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New build Home Information Packs (HIPs)

HIPs suspended by Communities and Local Government (CLG)

Today, 20 May 2010, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles, laid an order suspending Home Information Packs with immediate effect, pending primary legislation for a permanent abolition.

The suspension means that HIPs are no longer legally required as part of the home selling process. 

It is understood that this does not affect the requirement to have Energy Performance Certificates, as they are still required for Building Control. The position regarding the requirement for a Predicted Energy Assessment (PEA) is unclear from the CLG statement and we are currently seeking clarification.

See CLG Statement

Questions you may have following this announcement

Q:  Will HIPs that I have already ordered remain available for viewing and distribution?
A:  Yes, they will be available for as long as you wish them to be available for.

Q:  Will the HIPs that we have shared with buyers and their Solicitors remain available for them to view?
A:  Yes they will be available for as long as you wish them to be available for.

Q:  I have just ordered a HIP, will I be liable for any charges if I cancel the order?
A:   If the legal searches have been ordered, then the pack will be completed and no refund will be available.  If the searches have not been ordered, then the pack will be cancelled and there will be no charge levied.

Q:  Will NHBC automatically cancel HIPs where the legal searches have not yet been ordered?
A:  Yes we will,, however, if you wish to proceed with the HIP order please inform our Support Team.

If you have any further questions please call 0844 633 1000 and ask for HIPs

Registered Users

Registered users can access the NHBC's HIP service by logging in here:

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Call our Support team

  • 0844 633 1000 and say 'HIPs'

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