What is a HIP?

To comply with the requirements of The Housing Act 2004 every property offered For Sale on the open market has to have a Home Information Pack (HIP) prepared.

The HIP must include:

1. An index to the Home Information Pack, which is the list of contents of the HIP.
2. A sale statement, which is the summary of the terms of sale of the property.
3. Evidence of title providing ownership of the property.
4. Standard searches, the local authority enquiries and a drainage and water search (these have to be ordered and made available with the HIP within 28 days)..
5. The Energy Perforrmance Certificate (EPC) which is the assessment of your property’s energy efficiency rating carried out by a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA).
6. Where appropriate, any commonhold information.
7. In cases of leasehold property, a copy of the lease.
8. A completed Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ)

A property may not be marketed in any way until 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 have been provided.

Your HIP

As your estate agent we are able to offer you a comprehensive solution for all your HIP needs via Staffordshire HIPS, a local specialist HIP provider. Upon instructions for us to act on your behalf in the sale of your property we will order your HIP.

Via our suppliers we will:

• Organise and collate the pack on your behalf.
• Arrange for one of our Domestic Energy Assessors to assess your property’s energy efficiency and produce your Energy Performance Certificate for inclusion in your HIP.
• Offer you printed or electronic options for the provision of your HIP. We therefore offer a comprehensive and easy process that provides you with your Home Information Pack and ensures you are fully compliant with the law.

For further information on HIPs, EPCs and green issues, please visit the following websites at: