The Home Information Pack will give you the essential information you need about the property you are looking to purchase.
On this page you can find out exactly what you need to do as a buyer and how you can get a pack. Click on the links in the sub-menu on the left hand side to take you to the appropriate information.
If you still have questions about the contents of a Pack, see our section on Required Documents in a Home Information Pack.
What do I need to do?
Ask the selling agent or vendor for a copy of the pack.
What does the Energy Performance Certificate say?
Check the energy efficiency rating given by the Energy Performance Certificate. It will have useful advice on any improvements that can cut fuel bills and boost the energy efficiency of the property.
Is there a Home Condition Report in the Pack?
If your seller has commissioned one, a Home Condition Report will contain useful information on the property's condition. These are currently voluntary, so there might not be one in your Pack.
Is there a legal summary?
Some Packs come with a legal summary, providing the most important information from its legal contents.
Are the searches and, in the case of leasehold/commonhold properties, the necessary documents included?
These items are not always easy to obtain quickly: at the moment, sellers have up to 28 days to get them into the Pack.
How much will it cost me?
Go to our 'Ordering a HIP' page which will take you through the process of ordering a HIP, there is no commitment until you have accepted our price which will depend upon your exact requirements.
What will a Pack look like?
There is no prescribed 'look' for a Home Information Pack. The only requirements are that it includes all of the compulsory ('Required') items and that certain key documents were no more than three months old when the property was marketed for sale.
Land Registry evidence of title, searches and the Energy Performance Certificate must be no more than three months old when the property is put on the market.
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