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how much should i pay for a HIP

tabskitten
tabskitten Posts: 1,329 Forumite
in House buying, renting & selling
The conpany that my estate agent has put in touch with me are charging £270.
is this relative normal price?

Thank you MSE
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  • Cannon_Fodder
    Cannon_Fodder Posts: 3,980 Forumite
    That's not bad, my relative is paying £310.
  • pastmybest
    pastmybest Posts: 577 Forumite
    I paid just over £200 inc Vat but the company do not seem to be around now!!!!

    I have noticed HIPs co's mentioned on this forum for under £200 inc Vat.

    http://hips4u.rtrk.co.uk/?scid=10416&kw=5735658
  • tabskitten
    tabskitten Posts: 1,329 Forumite
    Thanks, it seems that the quote i have is pretty fair for the area so will run with it........

    As always, ask a question and MSE will answer!
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  • timmyt
    timmyt Posts: 1,628 Forumite
    £270 all in or plus VAT?

    Either way, quite good yes. If your hosue is not yet registered at the Land Registry or is leasehold, the company may fail to put a copy of either in the HIP leaving it unfinished and in breach. Just watch out for that.
    My posts are just my opinions and are not offered as legal advice - though I consider them darn fine opinions none the less.:cool2:

    My bad spelling...well I rush type these opinions on my own time, so sorry, but they are free.:o
  • lellow_lorry
    lellow_lorry Posts: 175 Forumite
    A lot of on line companies are charging around £200-£230. i used one that was very good(not advertising anyone though) If you are paying £270 inc vat then for a local service then it is good value. One national chain has just charged my friend £499!!! must have been a kickback in there. they were gutted when they heard the real cost.
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