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HIPS - anyone done one themselves...
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2. do not put a copy of the lease in it - as that can cost up to £20 at the land registry
According to the direct gov web site the copy of the lease is compulsory. So why do you say not put one in?
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity/BuyingAndSellingYourHome/Homeinformationpacks/DG_1718240 -
pastmybest wrote: »According to the direct gov web site the copy of the lease is compulsory. So why do you say not put one in?
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity/BuyingAndSellingYourHome/Homeinformationpacks/DG_171824
He didn't.0 -
david29dpo wrote: »He didn't.
His posts are NOT clear.
Thank goodness for Richard Webster whose posts are superb.0 -
Thank you for the accolade! I understood what TimmyT was saying and I agree with his sentiments:problem with not using a local lawyer you plan to do the conveyancing with is that:
1. so often the internet ones do not put an epitome of the unregistered deeds in it - as they do not know how as it is too legal for them
2. do not put a copy of the lease in it - as that can cost up to £20 at the land registry
3. are difficult to get hold of if there is an error
use the same person you intend to have your conveyancing with - they may even do you a deal
Mind you, if you are acting for a buyer you can raise some point scoring additional enquires about documents being missing from the HIP but all the seller's solicitors have to do is supply them, so it is a bit of a waste of effort. I certainly wouldn't have time to spend making reports to Trading Standards about it.RICHARD WEBSTER
As a retired conveyancing solicitor I believe the information given in the post to be useful assuming any properties concerned are in England/Wales but I accept no liability for it.0
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