What goes into a Home Information Pack?

A HIP includes documents that are required when homes are bought and sold. Some documents are mandatory and others optional.

The mandatory documents are as follows:

• An Index (i.e. a list o the contents of the HIP)

• A sale statement (summarising the terms of sale)

• Evidence of Title

• Standard searches (i.e. local authority enquiries and drainage and water search)

• An energy performance certificate

• Common hold information (where appropriate)

• A copy of the lease (where appropriate)

Documents that are optional:

• A Home Condition Report (HCR)

• Additional leasehold, information

• Guarantees and warranties

• Other searches relevant to the particular area