If you're selling a private residential property on the open market, you will normally need a HIP. You do not need a HIP for:

• properties where there is no marketing (eg selling to a member of your family)
• non-residential properties
• properties limited by law to use as holiday accommodation or occupation for less than 11 months per year
• mixed sales (eg shop with flat)
• right to buy and similar sales
• sales of portfolios of properties
• properties not being sold with completely vacant possession
• unsafe properties and properties to be demolished