HIPs (Home Information Packs) in Poole, Bournemouth and surrounding areas from First4HIPs. About HIPs
About Home Information Packs
A Home Information Pack (HIP) provides key selling information about a house, up front and
in a standard format, enabling buyers to make an informed decision before they put in an offer.
The information buyers really need is currently available only after an offer has been accepted,
which can cause sales to be renegotiated or collapse entirely, for example if a survey comes back
showing additional work may be required to the property.
From 1 August 2007 anyone selling a 4 bedroom house or larger in England or Wales will have to
provide a HIP before they can put their house on the market.
From 10 September 2007 a HIP is now required for 3 bedroom properties or larger.
From 14 December 2007 a HIP is required for any property put on the market.
The following compulsory documents must be included (by Law) in a Home Information Pack:
Freehold:
- Home Information Pack Index
- Evidence of title
- Energy Performance Certificate
- Sale statement
- Standard searches
Leasehold - Additional documents required: