HIPS are here !! - Latest information from McCartneys
May 2008
To the relief of all those involved in the property industry, the Government has announced that it will extend what is termed as First Day Marketing, until the end of December 2008. What this means is that, until the end of this year homes can be marketed as soon as a HIP has been commissioned and not as was proposed only once a HIP was in the possession of the estate agent.
HIPs have now been part of the house selling process for 9 months
The pack is intended to improve the home buying and selling experience for consumers and to reduce carbon emissions from homes.
McCartneys are able to provide Home Information Packs for their clients wishing to market their homes and have a variety of options available to ensure that your property can be marketed without delay under the new regulations.
Currently a property can be marketed as soon as a Home Information Pack or Hip is commissioned. The Hip must contain the following documents -
- Home Information Pack Index
- Energy Performance Certificate
- Sale Statement
- Standard Searches
- Evidence of Title
- Additional information for Leasehold and Commonhold sales where appropriate
McCartneys remain committed to working with local Solicitors, so our clients can choose to either commission their pack through their own Solicitor or we can provide one through our dedicated pack providers, both industry approved.
McCartneys have ensured that our systems meet with the current and fast changing legislation relating to the packs so prospective vendors have no reason to be concerned about delays in marketing or the compilation of a pack.
For further information on Home Information Packs you can visit www.homeinformationpacks.gov.uk or for a quote or any questions about Hips contact Debbie Anderson at McCartneys on hips@mccartneys.co.uk
