Home information packs
What is a HIP?
A Home Information Pack (HIP) is a set of documents that gathers together essential information about your home. The idea is to provide important legal paperwork upfront at the time the property first goes onto the market, rather than waiting for a buyer to come along. By doing this fewer transactions should fail and the whole home buying process should be quicker…common sense really!
Do I need a HIP?
All second hand properties going onto the market now require a HIP .Some brand new properties are exempt as are properties which are not offered to the public ;for example those being sold to another family member of friend and not advertised to the public
What is included in the HIP?
A HIP includes proof of ownership and the legal title, standard searches and, for the first time, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), similar to those found on fridges or washing machines.
Why use a Solicitor?
Putting together a HIP now becomes the first stage in the legal process of selling your home, so it pays to have the pack prepared by a trusted Conveyancing Solicitor working with your chosen Estate Agent.
All of our HIPs are produced online which cuts out delays and helps reduce costs.
Under the HIPs system, contracts for sale can be exchanged more quickly which means that the risk of losing your buyer through delays in the paperwork is reduced.
Also, when it comes to buying, HIPs save you time and money as the searches are already provided in the pack for your new home ... simple but effective.
Why use Taylor Walton?
A HIP is an important legal document so you want to know that it has been put together by experts who will ensure that the pack is legally watertight.
That's why thousands of clients choose Taylor Walton each year to assist them in their house moves. We are a respected regional law firm with a trusted reputation for our Conveyancing services.
As Home Information Packs are now part of the legal process we can offer a seamless service which takes care of everything from the preparation of the HIP to the Conveyancing work on your sale.
What service can I expect?
We pride ourselves on the personal service we offer. Throughout the process you will be looked after by one of our fully qualified Conveyancing experts who is on hand to answer any queries and take away any stress of your house move.
When there is so much at stake, it pays to have someone you can talk to who can guide you through the process rather than having to deal with someone in a remote call centre.
Local HIPs and personal conveyancing ... it makes a real difference!
For more information call 01582 731161 or email the HIPs team.
