What documents are contained within a HIP?
The Required (mandatory) and Authorised (optional) information for a freehold property as are follows: Required documents • An index listing the contents of the pack • An energy performance certificate (EPC) and recommendation report (see below) • A sale statement (showing the seller’s name and the property address) • Title information and plan (known as the title documents) • A local authority (council) search • Water and drainage searches (provided by the local water/drainage company) • Proof of request for any Required documents which are not available Authorised documents • An NHBC certificate if the property has been built within last 10 years • Property information form • Fixtures, fittings & contents form • Other relevant searches • A home condition report (see below for details) • Planning permissions, building regulation approvals
