All you ever wanted to know about Home Information Packs (HIPs)

 

Not All HIPs Are The Same

Choosing a HIPs provider presents a major challenge. Hundreds of companies advertise their services in this field – but how do you know who to trust?

For peace of mind, Whiteheads Solicitors offers HIPS as part of its conveyancing service – making the process of selling your new home that bit easier.

Some questions are answered below to help you make sense of HIPS.

 

What Is A Home Information Pack (HIP)?

A HIP contains an energy performance certificate, details of the title of the property, a local authority search and a drainage search.

 

Who Needs A HIP?

A vendor needs to have a HIP before they put their property on the market.

 

What Do I Need To Provide To Obtain A HIP?

All we need is the full address of the property requiring the HIP, including the postcode and contact details including telephone numbers.

Then, Whiteheads take care of everything on your behalf - and are always at the end of a phone, email - or open for visits at our Newcastle-under-Lyme office - to keep you up-to-date with progress.

 

How Long Does A HIP From Whiteheads Take?

The attention to detail we pay means a HIP can usually be prepared in one week.

 

How Much Does A HIP From Whiteheads Cost?

HIPs from Whiteheads cost £295 including VAT.

 

Why Choose Whiteheads?

For more than 60 years, Whiteheads has provided a trusted, professional and competitively-priced legal service covering Staffordshire and parts of the West Midlands, Cheshire and Shropshire.

Our HIPs service is not only local, accountable and cost-effective, it is designed to iron out potential problems from the start.

Recently the press has reported up to one third of homebuyers are being adversely affected by HIPS that don’t measure up, due to the wrong information – causing delays to both vendors and purchasers. We’ve seen firsthand the problems they can cause and make sure our information packs deliver the right information, in full, and on time. 

Furthermore, with one of our solicitors in charge of the entire process for each client, you’ll know from the start who to contact - without getting the runaround – leaving you free to concentrate on your big move.