Home information packs or HIPs as they are known, are a collection of required and authorised documents that are now required before you sell your flat, house, bungalow etc. A Home Information Pack consists of 'Required Contents' and 'Authorized Contents'. All Information in the pack has to be listed within the Index section.

Required Contents: Index - an index of all documents included in the pack, as well as any missing documents that are to be included later. Sales Statement - a brief statement of the property being sold. Energy Performance Certificate: An energy efficiency rating and an environmental impact rating. Land Registry Title and Plan - up-to-date official record of the land owner. Standard searches. Copy of the New Homes Warranty - Only applicable for new builds or converted properties.

A Home Information Pack may contain: Authorized Contents: Home Condition Report. Information Identifying the Property - Maps, plans or drawings. Warranties and Guarantees. Additional Searches - Environmental searches, mining searches, flood risk search or searches relating to telecommunications or transport.

Additional Documents for Leasehold Properties - Including management information, copy of the lease and landlords details.