Since 14th December 2007, every home being sold must have a HIP. HIP's provide key information needed by buyers and sellers at the very start of the home-buying process, making transactions more efficient and less likely to fall through between offer and exchange. HIP documents give consumers a clear, up front picture of what they are buying and selling.

'We can arrange a HIP for £300 which includes the energy efficiency testing of your home (EPC) and a floorplan, which buyers tell us they find really helpful in deciding which houses they would like to view.