HIPS

The Home Information Pack (also known as the HIP) is compulsory for most homes on the market in England and Wales. From 6 April 2009, important changes are being made to HIPs. This means better information will be available from the first day a property is put on the market.

A Home Information Pack will contain:

Terms of sale
Evidence of title
Copies of any planning, listed building and building regulations consents and approvals
Copies of warranties and guarantees, for new properties
Guarantees for any work carried out on the property
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An energy performance certificate.
A Home Condition Report will be provided on a voluntary basis and included as an 'authorised' document.

Additionally, for leasehold properties:

A copy of the lease;
Most recent service charge accounts and receipts
Building insurance policy details and payment receipts;
Regulations made by the landlord or management company;
Memorandum and articles of the landlord or management company