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Home Information Packs (HIP)

Since 14th of December 2007 every home put on the market must have a Home Information Packs. So if you’re planning on selling, you best know your shit.

The Home Information Pack (HIPs) has been a big issue in the sexual world of property investment. Of course, it’s all been bad press, with a whole lot of bitching. While the majority thinks it’s a big waste of money, others disagree and claim it’s a useful tool to help the buying/selling process run a lot more efficiently.

This section covers all you need to know about Home Information Packs- what they are, how much they cost, and who it applies to.

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Dec
19
2007

You Now NEED A HIP To Market A Property

There was a time when vendors only needed to provide proof that they had ordered a HIP before putting a property on the market. Essentially, you could market, find a buyer, and even exchange contracts before receiving a HIP. Apparently it takes 28 days for the pack to arrive in your hands (but I […]

Dec 19 2007  |  Home Information Packs (HIP)
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Dec
17
2007

Do I Need A HIP When Selling Privately?

More and more people are starting to sell privately for various reasons:
1) Buyers are starting to search for private sales, which goes in hand with more people wanting to sell privately and vice versa.
2) Eradicates the costs of estate agents
3) Eradicates estate agents, period.
4) More and more platforms (i.e. websites) are emerging that are […]

Dec 17 2007  |  Home Information Packs (HIP)
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Nov
27
2007

Home Information Packs (HIP) Now Apply To All Properties

Here’s a quick recap..
1st August 2007: The home information pack will be required and become law for all homeowners with 4 bedroom properties and larger in England & Wales who put their home up for sale from the 1 August 2007.
10th September 2007: Home Information packs will apply to 3-bedroom homes.
14th December 2007: Home Information […]

Nov 27 2007  |  Home Information Packs (HIP)
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Aug
22
2007

Home Investigation Pack (HIP) Will Apply To 3-Bedroom Houses

From the 10th of September Home Information packs will apply to 3-bedroom homes. It was introduced on the 1st of August, and is currently only applicable to 4+ bedroom homes.
I was under the impression that the only reason it applied to 4+ bedrooms is because not enough energy assessors had been trained to cover all […]

Aug 22 2007  |  Home Information Packs (HIP)
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Jun
15
2007

Experts find a loophole in Home Information Packs (HIP)

Experts claim that there is a loophole which will enable home sellers to avoid paying the HIP fee.
The experts say that sellers only need to provide proof that they have ordered a HIP at the point of sale and do not need to have one to hand over.
If home owners sell their properties before the […]

Jun 15 2007  |  Home Information Packs (HIP)
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May
22
2007

Trevor Kent, I Salute You, Sir!

I came across this cool site that reflects the opinion of one man’s disapproval of the Home Information Pack (HIP). Trevor Kent’s website is full of the latest HIP details, and has some great articles scrutinizing the packs (which is GREAT, in my opinion). He is “DEVOTED TO THE OPPOSITION OF THE GOVERNMENT’S PROPOSED HOME […]

May 22 2007  |  Home Information Packs (HIP)
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May
17
2007

Home Information Packs (HIP) are coming FOR YOU

I know my previous 2 articles have been about Home Information Packs (HIP), possibly the most boring property related topic on the face of this planet; but unfortunately it’s current property news and slightly controversial, so what can I do but dig my teeth into the issue? However, I know i’m not the only one talking about […]

May 17 2007  |  Home Information Packs (HIP)
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Mar
27
2007

Home information pack- Quick Guide

In this article the following issues are covered:
1. What is the home information pack?
2. What is in the home information pack?
3. What do I do with the home information pack?
4. When Do I need an information pack?
5. How do I get a Home Information pack?
6. How long does a Home Information Pack last for?
7. How […]

Mar 27 2007  |  Home Information Packs (HIP)
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