The Home Information Pack (also known as HIP) is a set of documents pertaining to the property being sold that must by law be provided by the seller or the seller's agent to those who request it. HIP's are now compulsory for most homes in England and Wales.
 

• WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE HIP?
• WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THE HIP? 
• HOW LONG DOES A HIP LAST? 
• WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED IN A HIP?
• WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE OPTIONAL IN A HIP? 
• WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR LEASEHOLD/COMMONHOLD PROPERTIES?
• HOW CAN I OBTAIN A HIP?
• WHEN IS A HIP NOT REQUIRED?

These guides are provided to give the reader an overview of the house selling and buying process. John Roberts & Co accept no responsibility for any action taken, or loss occurring, as a result of any advice and/or information in these guides.