The Home Information Pack (HIP) was introduced by the Government back in August 2007.

After a phased approach of implementation, all residential properties since the 14 December 2007 now require a HIP for it to be sold on the open market.

There are however, some properties that do not require a HIP and brief details of these are mentioned at the bottom of this page.

To compile a standard HIP you require the following documents: (Registered Freehold Property).

• An Index - This tells you what is in the HIP.

• Property Information Questionnaire - Must be completed by the SELLER before marketing can commence.

• Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) – More information on our EPC page.

• A sale statement – Provides information of the address and owner, type of tenure, whether the property is registered or un-registered and if the property is being sold with vacant possession.

• Evidence of Title - Shows who owns the land and therefore has a right to sell it.

• Standard searches - These include the local authority search detailing any statutory provisions affecting the property (e.g. planning permissions or new road schemes).

• Water and Drainage searches – Information on who provides your water and more.

Leasehold properties need all of the above documents and an original copy of the Lease.

Commonhold properties the following documents are needed:

• An official copy of the individual register and title plan for both the unit and common parts.
  
  
• An official copy of the Commonhold Community Statement (CCS).

Un-Registered properties require more documentation to determine the route to title.

The route to title will be documented in the HIP as an Epitome of Title.

• Home Condition Report (HCR)   
• Legal Summary    
• Home use / contents forms
• Other documents

Properties that do not require a HIP are

• Non Residential properties
• Mixed sales (e.g. shop or flat, farm with farmhouse etc)
• Properties where there is no marketing (e.g. sale to a family member, friend etc)
• Seasonal and holiday accommodation
• Right to buy and similar sales
• Sales of portfolios of properties
• Properties not being sold with completely vacant possession (e.g. with a sitting tenant who will remain living in property after the sale)
• Unsafe properties and properties to be demolished

Ordering a HIP from ‘Norfolk Home Information Pack Suppliers Limited’ gives you the freedom to take the HIP to any agent.