If you are marketing a residential property, in England and Wales, it is a legal requirement that you obtain a HIP.

There are, however, a few exceptions:

• Properties where there is no marketing, for example if you are selling to a member of your family
• Properties limited by law to use as holiday accommodation or occupation for less than 11 months per year
• Mixed sales, for example a shop with flat
• Sales of portfolios of properties, for example selling two properties together
• Properties not being sold with completely vacant possession, for example with a sitting tenant
• Unsafe properties and properties due to be demolished
• Properties sold through the 'Right to Buy', 'Right to Acquire' and 'Social HomeBuy' home ownership schemes

For more information click: http://www.homeinformationpacks.gov.uk/

We can provide you with a fully compliant HIP to ensure that you are marketing your property legally and to assist in speeding up your house sale.