Why
do I need a HIP?
Since 14 December 2007, all residential
properties require a Home Information
Pack to be instigated BEFORE they are
marketed via an Estate Agent or privately.
What is a HIP?
The Home Information Pack (HIP)
contains important information about
your home for your prospective buyer.
It comprises:
- Index
- Energy Performance Certificate
commissioned by an accredited assessor
which provides details of the property’s
energy efficiency and carbon footprint.
- Sale Statement (giving a brief
description of the property and
details of the owner(s) names).
- Sale Statement (giving a brief
description of the property and
details of the owner(s) names).
- Sale Statement (giving a brief
description of the property and
details of the owner(s) names).Local
Authority and Drainage Searches.
- For Leasehold Properties in addition
an Official Copy of the Lease is
required
Why Should I get my HIP from Barnes
Marsland?
Barnes Marsland offer a highly cost
effective and full compliant HIPS
service for anyone selling their
home in Kent. You
have the confidence of dealing with
an established local firm with years
of legal experience in the Kent property
market and you can save money by
paying for your HIP on instruction
or deferring the payment for six
months or until the sale is complete
(whichever date is earlier).
By working with Barnes Marsland
you have the freedom and flexibility
to choose the right Estate Agent
to market your home. If you decide
to change agent later, your HIP is
your property and you take it with
you.
Barnes Marsland makes no extra legal
or administrative charges for preparing
your HIP, if we act on your behalf
for the home sale. If you decide
to use another conveyancing solicitor
we ask you to pay an additional £150
plus VAT to cover the costs of preparing
your HIP.
How much does it cost?
| Type of
Property |
Pay Now |
Deferred
Payment |
| FREEHOLD in Thanet Area only |
£199 |
£249 |
| LEASEHOLD in Thanet Area only |
£222.50 |
£272.50 |
| FREEHOLD elsewhere in Kent |
£229 |
£279 |
| LEASEHOLD elsewhere in Kent |
£252.50 |
£302.50 |
| For ALL other areas
please email us
with your Post Code for a fast
Quote |
How do I proceed?
Just click HERE to
request an instruction form. Complete
it and email or post it back to us.
We will then authorize your agent
to start marketing your home. Your
HIP will normally be complete within
14 days and you will be kept notified
of progress.
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