The following documents must be included in the Home Information Pack:

1. An index listing the documents contained in the HIP;
2. An Energy Performance Certificate detailing the energy efficiency of the property. and recommending how it can be improved;
3. A Sale Statement summarising the terms of sale;
4. Legal documentation detailing evidence of ownership to the property; Please note that if your property is leasehold a copy of the Lease will also need to be included.
5. Standard Searches, including a drainage and water search. .
The DRM Conveyancing  Home Information Pack Service
It is important to remember that Home Information Packs are legal documents. As an established law firm with many years conveyancing experience we are able to provide you with a high quality Home Information Pack that is fully compliant with Government legislation. If used in conjunction with our conveyancing service we are able to provide a value for money and customer focused service from start to finish.

Our service provides the following benefits:

• Competitive, fixed prices so you know exactly what you will be paying upfront 
• Regular progress updates in a pre-agreed manner that suits you
• Telephone and email access to the person handling your matter
• A fast and efficient service ensuring the pack is prepared as quickly as possible
• Knowledgeable staff to help you navigate the often complex legal information involved in Home Information Packs

Next steps

For more information or to instruct us to prepare your HIP please contact us.

Frequently asked questions

1. What is a Home Information Pack?

Home Information Packs are designed to speed up the process of buying and selling property by providing the buyer and seller with more information at the outset of the transaction. At the same time they aim to improve the energy efficiency of the property.

2. Does every property need one?

Home Information Packs currently apply to residential properties including both houses and flats. However, there are a number of exceptions and Rowlinsons will be happy to advise you of these.

3. Who will pay for the Home Information Pack?

The Home Information Pack must be paid for by the seller.

4. How much does a Home Information Pack cost?

Prices for a DRM Conveyancing Home Information Pack start from £270 plus VAT. Prices vary as to whether the property is freehold or leasehold and registered or unregistered. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.


5. Who can view the Home Information Pack for my property?

The regulations state that anyone who wants a paper copy is entitled to receive one except in certain limited circumstances such as the Estate Agents not believing that the person is a serious buyer. DRM Conveyancing will provide your Estate Agent with a copy of the Home Information Pack in electronic format. Ultimately it will be your Estate Agent who controls which individuals are given access to your Home Information Pack

6. What is an Energy Performance Certificate?

An EPC is an energy rating which works on similar basis to the ratings given to electrical appliances such as fridges. The EPC provides a scale of A-G giving the current efficiency of the property and its potential rating. It will also include recommendations as to how the energy efficiency of the property can be improved.

7. Does the Home Information Pack have to be completed before the property can be marketed?

The Home Information Pack does not have to be fully completed for the property to be marketed. The property can be marketed provided the main components of the HIP pack namely the Home Information Pack Index, Sale Statement, Property information questionnaire and evidence of your title, usually in the form of Office Copy Entries are lodged with your Estate Agent.  The Searches and, if leasehold, copy Lease must also have been requested.

8. How long will it take to prepare a HIP?

We aim to complete the Home Information Pack within 5 to 10 days.

9. How long is the Home Information Pack valid for?

Once a Home Information has been completed there is no need for it to be updated, provided that your property remains on the market.

If your property is taken off the market and is then put back on the market after a certain time period, an updated version of the HIP may then be required.