What is a HIP?

A HIP (Home Information Pack) is a set of documents about a property that provides the potential property purchaser with key information about the property. It is a legal requirement to have a HIP and you can't market your property without having a HIP in place.

The HIP contains the following documentation:

Compulsory documents

The following documents must be included in your HIP:

Freehold properties

• Home Information Pack Index
• the new Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ), from 6 April 2009
• Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) or Predicted Energy Assessment (PEA)
• sustainability information (required for newly built homes)
• sale statement
• evidence of title
• standard searches (local authority and drainage and water)

Leasehold properties

• all the compulsory documents above
• a copy of the lease