1st June was to have been the date from which virtually all home sellers were required to arrange a home information pack ( HIP) . However this was recently put back to 1st August…and even then only applies to homes with at least 4 bedrooms.

Whether HIPS will ultimately be scrapped altogether has yet to be seen but, for the time being , Stein Financial can offer you options should you require a HIP when you sell.

The main component parts of this pack will now consist of :

Home energy report Details of title and a plan of the property and its boundaries Standard searches such as local authority , drainage and water searches Any planning consents ie for an extension / conservatory

It’s estimated that the cost of the above will be around £350 and there are likely to be a huge range of options on offer.

Please be aware of any ‘free’ HIP offers. There maybe restrictive clauses tying you in to using only that agent or you may have to arrange your finances ‘in house’. Some other offers involve paying the HIP cost later ( with interest ) – avoid !

In any event its likely to be in your interests to arrange your HIP independently.

Stein Financial have teamed up with Carter Read and Dove (CRD) solicitors who are able to provide a competitive bespoke HIP service to residents of Swindon and the greater Wiltshire area . CRD have been in practice since 1985 and have an in depth knowledge of the local housing stock . This will clearly be of great benefit in ensuring that HIPS they supply can be supplied rapidly and accurately.

For clients out of area or who are happy to use a firm at distance then discounted HIP services are available via eConveyancing who , again , we are happy to recommend to you.

We can secure a competitive quote for you from eConveyancing …just call . If you are considering using CRD then please use the link below.

Either way – we’re here to help should you have any queries .

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