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HIP PROVIDERS

So you are thinking about selling your house in the UK and have read that you need a HIP or Home Information Pack you have seen lots of HIP providers and wonder which one is the best to use. In the majority of cases HIPS are now a legal requirement. HIP documents give consumers a clear, up front picture of what they are buying and selling.

The Private Sales Website Little House Company have supplied some useful questions to ask HIP providers

1.) Will your HIP provider be able to guarantee compliance with complex regulations?
2.) How long will it take to produce a HIP
3.) Show me an example of your HIP
4.) Will the HIP link in to the conveyancing process?
5.) Is the HIP transferable if supplied by an estate agent
6.) What fees will you incur if an agent supplies one ‘FREE” of charge and you decide to find another estate agent
7.) Will your HIP provider be able to supply the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and voluntary Home Condition Report (HCR)
8.) Can you incorporate your own existing suppliers?
9.) Will your HIP provider be able to advise on legal issues surrounding the HIP and/or property in question?
10.) What is the bottom line are there any additional costs?