Website of the UK government

All home owners in England and Wales now need to prepare a Home Information Pack (HIP) before putting their home up for sale. The Home Information Pack will make home buying and selling faster, simpler, and easier to understand.

Home Information Packs website

The dedicated Home Information Packs website includes the latest information and guidance on the packs including:-

• what is included in the packs and which documents are compulsory

• Home Information Packs - what they contain (opens new window)

• what you need to do if you are selling a home

• Home Information Packs - essential information for sellers (opens new window)

• what you need to do if you are buying a home
  

• Home Information Packs - essential information for buyers (opens new window)

• what Energy Performance Certificates are, and why they are needed

• Home Information Packs - Energy Performance Certificates (opens new window)

• how to get a pack or compile one yourself

• How to get a Home Information Pack (opens new window)

• the latest news and publications about Home Information Packs

• Home Information Packs - latest news and publications (opens new window)

More useful links

• Saving energy in your home (environment and greener living section)
• Energy Efficiency grants (money, tax and benefits section)
• The e-conveyancing programme from the Land Registry (opens new window)