When is a HIP required?

When does a property require a Home Information Pack (HIP)?

From 14 December 2007 all properties marketed in England and Wales need a HIP (Home Information Pack).

Properties are allowed to be legally marketed before the HIP is completed but a HIP must be ordered, or commissioned, beforehand.

Should the property have already been marketed prior to its relevant commencement date the, under current legislation, it does not require a Home Information Pack (HIP).

The relevant commencement dates for different property sizes are as follows:

- 4 or more bedrooms = 01.08.2007
- 3 or more bedrooms = 10.09.2007
- 2 bedrooms or less = 14.12.2007

Currently, no date has been set for when those properties already on the market will be required to have a Home Information Pack (HIP).