HIP required for all properties

The Home Information Packs (HIP), at times called a ‘Seller’s Pack’, have been a source of controversy since their introduction. In accordance with the Housing Act 2004, Home Information Packs are required before a home in England and Wales can be put on the market for sale. The government has steadfastly supported the Housing Act 2004 citing that requiring HIPs for homes on the open market would vastly reduce the amount of aborted sales.

Originally, all homes were to be subject to the Home Information Pack requirement. However, the introduction of HIPs was not a smooth transition, so in order to ease the transition, it was decided that Home information Packs would be introduced in phases. In August of 2007, it became mandatory for all homes of four or more bedrooms on the open market to include a Home Information Pack. In September of 2007, the HIP requirement was extended to three bedroom homes. As of 14th December 2007, all homes listed on the market are required to include a Home Information Pack.
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