Spicerhaart’s recent research claims that only 10% of homebuyers read the Home Information Pack (HIP). In response to this, Paul Broadhead from the Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) said it was too early to draw any definite conclusions about the way homebuyers use HIPs as the industry is only half way through the rollout. He went on to say that homebuyers are not being advised that HIPs are available in the majority of cases so they simply cannot read them.
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The Government today announced a package of measures to help ensure consumers are seeing the vital information in Home Information Packs and are receiving a higher standard of service in the home buying and selling process.
The new measures include: developing a new set of standards with industry on what consumers should expect from property professionals in the home buying and selling process; further building on the quality of information in the packs; working with industry to ensure... Read Full Story
As anticipated the 1st day of marketing exception has been extended for HIP provision.
Read the Home Information Pack news release which details this amongst other proposed measures.
I would have welcomed the exception being removed as we are able to produce HIP packs efficiently and fairly rapidly as alot of independents are. I felt we may have won additional business without this exception. Organisations and individuals would have valued the service and quick turnaround to a higher... Read Full Story
I receive alot of enquiries from potential clients who am pleased to say more often than not decide to use our services. However, we have been a little disappointed recently by a couple of actions by estate agents I have become aware from potential clients.
1 - A potential client told me that their estate agent had told them that a pack from an independent HIP provider, not specifically us, may not be compliant with the legislation.
HIP-Consultant.co.uk take great pride in the quality of... Read Full Story
The Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) has welcomed today’s statement by Housing Minister, Caroline Flint.
The extension of the transitional arrangements covering first day marketing and leasehold documentation is a sensible move. It is encouraging to see that government recognises the issues around timely procurement of searches and leasehold information that Home Information Packs (HIPs) have highlighted, and are taking steps to address these issues by the end of the... Read Full Story
I have recently been carrying out alot of research around SEO and reading what can help improve our website’s exposure. I have used many invaluable tips found on other blog pages. There are too many ‘bloggers’ to mention here though have tried to leave comments and thanks on your pages. I feel it appropriate to say a big THANK YOU to all you whos pages I have read and gained valuable information from. Keep up the great work. Read Full Story
Hello everyone and welcome to our blog !!!
I have read others’ blogs for research and information puposes for some time now and have decided that I should particpiate more actively in the blog scene.
As you may have of guessed from the title of the blog and our website I have a Home Information Pack business.
I will be happy to help anyone out there who may need advice around this still contentious issue.
I hope you will find future posts both helpful and more importantly interesting... Read Full Story
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA), the residential sales arm of the National Federation of Property Professionals (NFOPP), is disappointed that first day marketing is not going to be scrapped completely, but welcomes the move by the Minister for Housing and Planning to work with the industry to make HIPs more effective.
Peter Bolton King, Chief Executive, NAEA, comments: “Whilst we are disappointed about the decision on first day marketing we welcome the Minister’s decision... Read Full Story
A new £10 million package of measures to support home owners who may be facing difficulties with their mortgage, is announced today by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling and Housing Minister Caroline Flint.
This package includes measures to ensure that financial advice and support is available for borrowers who may need it and includes an additional £9 million extra funding for face-to-face debt advice provided by third sector partners including Citizens Advice Bureau... Read Full Story
