Explore Home Information Packs: Creating and Using the Home Information Pack

Home Information Packs (HIPs) were introduced in 2007 and discontinued in 2010. This site is maintained as a historical archive covering how the scheme worked, what it required, and why it was ultimately scrapped. Explore Home Information Packs is here to help.

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Additional Information on Home Info Packs

Home Information Packs were scrapped in 2010, but here's what they contained and which properties needed them.

HIP: What is a Legal Summary & Do I Need One?

Home Information Packs were scrapped in 2010, but here's what they required and why they existed.

Will Home Condition Reports Become Compulsory?

Home Condition Reports were meant to protect buyers by revealing property defects before purchase, but the scheme was abolished in 2010.

Important Things to Look Out For

Check for serious structural and safety issues when house hunting, not just cosmetic problems that are easy to fix.

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The HIP Saved Us Thousands: A Case Study

How one couple used a Home Information Pack to save thousands on their first property purchase.

Are Home Information Packs Working?

Home Information Packs were scrapped in 2010, but here's how they were supposed to improve property sales.

HIP: What is a Legal Summary & Do I Need One?

Home Information Packs were scrapped in 2010, but here's what they required and why they existed.

HIP: Should You Use a Third Party or Go Direct?

Weigh up the costs and hassle of getting a Home Information Pack through a third party versus handling it yourself.

How the Home Information Pack Came About

The history of Home Information Packs in the UK, from their conception in 1997 to their mandatory introduction in 2007.

We Got Stung by Our Estate Agent: A Case Study

A couple discovers their estate agent cut corners on crucial paperwork, creating headaches during their home sale.

Want to Discontinue With Estate Agent: Do We Need New HIP?

Home Information Packs were scrapped in 2010 but this article explains what they were and how they worked in the UK property market.

Changes That Could Be Made to HIPs

Home Information Packs faced heavy criticism from the property industry and politicians before the UK government abolished them in 2010.

Selling Land: Do I Need a HIP?

Home Information Packs were scrapped in 2010 and are no longer needed when selling land or property in the UK.

Will There Be a Rise or Fall in the Price of HIPs?

Home Information Packs were scrapped in 2010, but here's what they actually cost when they were in use.

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