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What's in a Home Information Pack?

The Home Information Pack contains important information that buyers and sellers need to know. Home Information Packs including Energy Performance Certificates have been implemented on a phased basis which started on 1 August 2007. Properties marketed for sale from 14 December 2007 in England and Wales will need a Home Information Pack.

For sellers, providing a Pack upfront should reduce the likelihood of any nasty surprises in the selling process that could delay the sale, as buyers will be able to make more informed decisions about purchasing their home.

For buyers, the Pack provides essential information about properties they are considering buying, free of charge.

Who needs a Home Information Pack?

HIPs are now required for most residential sales in England and Wales. There are some exceptions, including sales of mixed use properties and portfolios of properties.
Homes that were put on the market before the date on which the requirement to have a HIP applied to them will not need one either:

These dates are as follows:

1 August 2007 for sales of homes with four bedrooms or more

10 September 2007 for sales of homes with three bedrooms or more

14 December 2007 for all other properties.