2009 News Archive

HIPS

LATEST NEWS – HIPS

FROM 6TH APRIL 2009 A HIP WILL BE REQUIRED BEFORE THE PROPERTY CAN BE MARKETED AND THERE IS NO GRACE PERIOD, THEREFORE IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU HAVE YOUR HIP BEFORE YOU MARKET YOUR PROPERTY, EVEN IF IT IS NOT ADVERTISED THROUGH AN ESTATE AGENT. The HIP must contain:

· An index of the documents in the pack
· An energy performance certificate (EPC)
· A sale statement
· Evidence of title
· Local and drainage searches

Instruct us to prepare your HIP and receive a £100.00 reduction from you legal fees.

What is a HIP?

A HIP is a set of legal documents relating to the property. For a freehold property, the HIP must contain an Index, Energy Performance Certificate, Sales Statement, Evidence of Title and standard searches. If the property is leasehold, all the above documents must be included in addition to the Lease.

How much will it Cost?

We offer a range of HIP products to suit your specific requirements. Prices start from only £299 plus vat. You can choose any one of our products and pay for our costs upfront or defer payment for up to nine months or until completion whichever is the sooner. If you choose to instruct us to handle your conveyancing discounts are also available (as set out above). Details are available upon request.