HIPS are a necessary evil in our view in that they have become legislation without many people, us included, believing they are remotely beneficial. Still we must work with the hand we are dealt and all sellers now have a legal obligation to organise a HIP prior to marketing.

Imagine have a couple of HIP Partners who we work with to provide these at sensible prices in efficient time to minimise the delay before you can start selling.

Below is a brief overview of what a HIP actually is and contains. Imagine can organize your HIP at extremely competitive rates in the market place and with supremely quick turn around. We also have a number of payment options subject to your own circumstances.

We aren't huge fans of the legislation but we are prepared for it and can make it as painless a process as possible.

Home Information Packs

We can supply Home Information Packs containing all mandatory and authorised items (shown below).

A Home Information Pack contains the following:

TERMS OF SALE

Details of the seller, the property and price.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE REPORT

This provides a rating indicating how energy efficient the property is. It also suggests measures that could be taken to improve that rating.

HOME CONDITION REPORT (not mandatory)

A report on the condition of the property that can be relied upon by buyer, seller and lender. The report is in a standard format and covers the general condition of the property taking account of its age, character and location and any defects or other matters requiring attention.

INFORMATION FROM SELLER (not mandatory)

A seller will usually complete standard questionnaires when they sell a property and this section contains copies.

TITLE

This contains copies of documents that comprise the legal title to the property giving evidence of ownership and of the rights and obligations which affect the property.

SEARCHES

Searches are made at certain Authorities to establish information which might adversely affect the purchase or ownership of the property.

Imagine use Hip Provider My Home Information Pack who charge £325 + VAT. To order your HIP at this special rate, via Imagine, call the sales team on 01923 630844.

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