Home Information Packs (HIP) - Summary
If you are selling a property in the UK, you must provide a Home Information Pack (HIP). The HIP is a legal requirement and it provides buyers with key information about your property, including its energy efficiency. When you are selling a house or selling a flat, you will need to hire a HIP agent to assess your property and produce your HIP. Estate agents and solicitors sometimes offer a HIP service, but this may be more expensive than hiring an independent HIP agent.