Home Information Packs (HIPs)
What is a HIP?
A HIP contains detailed property information which allows potential buyers to make more informed decisions before making any commitments. HIPs are designed to speed up the selling process by ensuring that all relevant documents are readily available for potential buyers on request. A HIP contains:
- Sale Statement - a document including the property address, asking price, seller's details and whether the property is freehold or leasehold.
- Energy Performance Certificate - a rating indicating how energy efficient the property is and recommendations to improve that rating.
- Title - copies of the documents that comprise the legal title providing evidence of ownership and detailing any rights or obligations relating to the property.
- Searches - results of enquiries made of Authorities to establish any information which might adversely affect the purchase or ownership of the property.
- Home Condition Report (optional) - a report on the general condition of the property together with any defects or other matters requiring attention.
Can Zoopla! help arrange a HIP?
Zoopla! has teamed up with MyHomeMove, one of the UK's leading providers of HIPs, to offer you a highly competitive rate for your HIP. You can choose from 2 payment options when ordering your HIP from MyHomeMove:
- Pay now - £299 (inc. VAT)
- Pay later* - £349 (inc. VAT)
* Pay only when you complete the sale of your home or after 9 months, whichever is sooner.
Ordering a HIP is easy - call 0870 241 6565 and quote 'Zoopla!' to arrange your HIP today.
Do I need a HIP?
It is the responsibility of the person marketing a home for sale in England and Wales to ensure that a HIP is in place or has been ordered before marketing commences. If a HIP has already been prepared for your home, then you will not need another one.
If you are using an estate agent and they have arranged the HIP, they may own it and you will likely have to pay them for the HIP if you don't sell your home via them. Arranging a HIP yourself gives you the advantage of owning it and allows you greater flexibility over how you sell your home.
The following properties are currently exempt from requiring a HIP:
- Properties located outside England or Wales
- Properties not offered on the open market
- Non-residential properties, i.e. shops or commercial
- Tenanted properties not available for owner occupation
- 4+ bedroom homes marketed for sale before 1st August 2007*
- 3 bedroom homes marketed for sale before 10th September 2007*
- 1/2 bedroom homes marketed for sale be fore 14th December 2007*
* Only remain exempt from requiring a HIP providing marketing has been continous from the relevant date.
