Anyone who is selling a residential property in England or Wales will need to have a HIP. This will include private sellers, estate agents, lenders, builders and developers, corporate landlords and registered social landlords.
There have been a number of changes since the launch on 1st August 2007 but all properties, irrespective of size and including newbuild properties, now require a HIP. Properties that were already on the market before a HIP became a legal requirement may enjoy a limited 'grace period' when they may continue without one.
