Latest HIPS News

Home Information Packs including Energy Performance Certificates were implemented on a phased basis from 1 August 2007.

A HIP is now required for ALL properties being sold in England and Wales from 14 December 2007.

Until the end of this year, properties can be marketed as soon as a pack is commissioned, and as a temporary measure Energy Performance Certificates can be up to 12 months old when a property is put up for sale.

If you are selling a property.......

In conjunction with the Law Society and MDA Advantage, Palmers offer a HIP both suiting your needs and pocket and meeting the statutory requirements.

The price of your HIP will vary, depending upon the cost of the searches in your area and whether you wish to include a Home Condition Report (a form of survey). Please call any of our offices - we shall be pleased to give you a price for the HIP that you require.

Interest free credit terms are available, or payment may be made by credit card.

If you are buying a property.......


Palmers offer a HIP Interpretation Service, currently priced at £50.00, inclusive of VAT. We shall explain the HIP content to you in an interview (not exceeding 30 minutes) or provide a written report to you, whichever is the more convenient

The good news is that the cost of the Interpretation may be redeemed against your conveyancing costs, should you choose to purchase the property concerned with our assistance.

So, if you are buying or selling, please give any of our three offices a call and ask for Palmers HIPS Services!