Why HIPs?

A Home Information Pack (HIP) is a set of documents intended to provide important information about a property. As of 14 December 2007 all properties in England and Wales are required to have a HIP.

Their aim is to introduce greater speed, transparency and competition in the home buying and selling process and to help home owners cut fuel bills and carbon emissions from their homes.

From 6 April 2009 a number of changes are taking place in relation to HIPs:

• The temporary first day marketing exemption will be removed, therefore the HIP must be completed and available on the first day a property is marketed.
• A Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ) completed by the seller must be included in the HIP.
• The end of the use of insurance to cover missing data in personal searches.

What's in a HIP?

Absolute HIPs - Frequently asked questions

Official HIPs website

Absolute provides a hassle-free, high quality, fully compliant and competitively priced HIP.

Simple online tracking is available for the estate agent, providing them with up-to-date information on the progress of the HIP.

The estate agent can choose a complete HIPs solution or self-supply the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) if they prefer.

Absolute HIPs can provide the Energy Performance Certificate and the Home Condition Report if required.

We offer competitive prices, with no additional cost for leasehold, flexible payment options and no hidden extras.

HIPs are available on-line.

Our secure, reliable HIPs systems have been developed over 10 years including participation in Government sponsored pilot schemes.

Why choose Absolute HIPs?

A recent independent survey of Absolute’s HIPs customers found that they were extremely satisfied with the service and that they particularly liked:

• Personal contact with a member of the Absolute team
• Easy to order and use the system
• Excellent communication throughout.

“Great service, fantastic support and flexibility for me and my customers”,
Frank Whitworth of Whitworths Estate Agents

'You guys are absolutely fantastic, you always do what you say you will do. I love the fact you always come back with information and updates and I love the service.”
Matthew Lachs, Trafalgar Estate Agents

A range of flexible payment options is available:

Deferred payment

• Defer the payment for up to 9 months or until the property is either sold, withdrawn from the market or transferred to another agent, which ever is the soonest.

Payment on Order

• Pay when you order your HIP by credit or debit card.

For further information please call our HIPs helpline: 0844 893 8080