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.
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.
Can I Sell My House Without a HIP?
Home Information Packs were scrapped in 2010, but this article explains what they were and why sellers had to provide them.
Complaint About the HIPs Received
How to complain if your Home Information Pack was inaccurate or poorly completed.
The HIP Saved Us Thousands: A Case Study
Sarah and her partner saved thousands buying their first home by using the seller's Home Information Pack to spot costly issues early.
Are Home Information Packs Working?
Home Information Packs were scrapped in 2010, but here's how they aimed to fix a broken property market.
HIP: What Is a Legal Summary and Do I Need One?
What Home Information Packs were and why the UK abolished this requirement for property sellers in 2010.
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 this archive explains how their prices shifted before they disappeared.