Home Information Pack (HIP) frequently asked questions
Are there any exclusions?
The following properties are exempt from the Home Information Pack regulations:- Properties in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- Private sales where the property is not offered on the open market (e.g. to a family member, neighbour, or friend)
- Non-residential property (i.e. shops or mixed commercial)
- Properties sold with sitting tenants and not available for owner occupation
- 'Right to Buy' sales by Local Authorities or other social landlords
- Homes held on a lease of less than 21 years