HIPs/Conveyancing
Home Information Packs (HIPs) – It is now compulsory for all property sellers to produce HIPs, which are information guides to your home. The HIPs are to be made available to prospective buyers. Despite initial controversy, HIPs are now a legal requirement that all property sellers must adhere to. Not having HIPs carries the risk of a potential fine. Hips must be ordered at the same time that your home goes on the market, and HIPs must be completed within 28 days of being ordered. HIPs are now compulsary to all property sales (from 14th of December 2007).
What exactly are HIPs?
They are Home Information Packs (HIPs), designed to simplify and improve the process of buying and selling a property. HIPs include features such as energy awareness ratings and standard searches. HIPs also include evidence of title.
It is possible to create HIPs yourself, but make sure your HIPs contain the following information:
- HIPs index
- Energy performance certificate
- Sale statement
- Standard searches
- Evidence of title
- Additional information for leasehold and commonhold sales, where appropriate
HIPs can also include guarantees and warranties, but this is optional.
See www.homeinformationpacks.gov.uk for more information on HIPs.
Alternatively, you may choose to appoint a HIPs provider to create the pack for you. MoveWise have negotiated special rates with leading HIPs provider for all our customers. These HIPs will save hundreds of pounds compared to the HIPs from estate agents, and the best part is you will own the HIPs to use as you choose. Use the following link to receive an exclusive HIPs quote for MoveWise customers please use the following link and send us your prefered contact method. info@movewise.co.uk
Conveyancing
It is essential that your sale runs as smoothly as possible, and as such you will need to appoint a conveyancing professional to deal with the legal aspects of your private property sale. A conveyancer is a specialist who deals with property sales. The conveyancing process begins after an offer has been made and accepted for a property. Conveyancing is a necessary part of the property selling process.
DIY conveyancing is an option, however, it is so time consuming and also pretty risky, that its advisable to get a professional conveyancer. On balance, its much safer to hire a conveyancing company, as you don't want to end up in a legal situation. Also remember that your buyer may not be happy with a DIY conveyancing job! Conveyancing need not be a difficult process if done properly, and conveyancing is much cheaper these days. If you do wish to do your own conveyancing please see the following website for useful information. DIYConveyance.co.uk - carrying out your own conveyancing
MoveWise.co.uk have negotiated exclusive rates from the UK's leading conveyancing company for all our customers: - Hammonds Direct Conveyancing. They are the largest conveyancing firm in the UK, and handle over 9000 conveyancing transactions a month! You really can rest assured that conveyancing is their speciality, and their conveyancing quotes are extremely competitive. We have had reports from our customers that they have saved over 50% by conveyancing through Hammonds. Please click here to request a free conveyancing quote Request a free conveyancing quote. The conveyancing quote will be sent directly to you.
