What's in a Home Information Pack?

A HIP includes documents that are required when homes are bought and sold. Some documents are mandatory and others optional.

The mandatory documents are:

· An index (ie a list of the contents of the HIP)

^.  Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ)

· A sale statement (summarising the terms of sale)

· Evidence of title

· Standard searches (ie local authority enquiries and a drainage and water search)

· An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

· Commonhold information (where appropriate)

· A copy of the lease (where appropriate)

· A certificate (or interim certificate) showing the Code for Sustainable Homes rating or a nil-rated certificate (new builds only.)

Optional documents include:

· A Home Condition Report (HCR)

· Additional leasehold, information

· Guarantees and warranties

· Other searches relevant to the particular area