HIPs

gert11

I am considering selling my property, but do not agree wth the theft of my money by HIPs.
Can I advertise that I am considering selling, and, subject to the degree of interest, I will then decide what course I will then take. In the current climate, I do not feel confident in instructing an agent and incurring expenditure that may not result in a sale.
Also, is there a DIY route for HIPs?

Doozergirl

No you can't advertise it saying you're thinking about it.

Yes you can DIY.

MissMotivation

gert11 wrote: »

I am considering selling my property, but do not agree wth the theft of my money by HIPs.
Can I advertise that I am considering selling, and, subject to the degree of interest, I will then decide what course I will then take. In the current climate, I do not feel confident in instructing an agent and incurring expenditure that may not result in a sale.
Also, is there a DIY route for HIPs?

It's hardly theft!

rfc1795

Doozergirl wrote: »

Yes you can DIY.

Just searching the forums on info about getting cheaper HIPS ... any other info on how to DIY the HIPS?

I'll keep searching the forums though

Edit: Found info here: http://www.homeinformationpacks.gov.uk/consumer/65_How_do_I_compile_my_own_Pack.html

Doozergirl

I've gone over it so many times I got bored and I generally got the feeling I was talking to people who didn't really care . If you do want to DIY then I am more than happy to offer all the help I can if you want to ask more questions.

It seems really hard when you start out but once you've done it once, you could do it again with your eyes closed

Doozergirl

Hooray. Another one sentence poster. Just what we need.

david29dpo

As Doozer says, it is quite easy to do yourself. I had done loads for agents and solicitors. If you need any help, just ask.

angel_nicx

gert11 wrote: »

I am considering selling my property, but do not agree wth the theft of my money by HIPs.
Can I advertise that I am considering selling, and, subject to the degree of interest, I will then decide what course I will then take. In the current climate, I do not feel confident in instructing an agent and incurring expenditure that may not result in a sale.
Also, is there a DIY route for HIPs?

I also started athread about HIPs. Same situation really.. Not sure we want to sell but are at risk really (£200 extra a month come August!:mad: )

A few people have suggested HIP websites:

"I've just ordered mine through HIP Team 1
http://www.hip-team-1.co.uk/index.html
Mine's a leasehold so was £263 inc VAT, but freehold are £233 inc VAT, cheaper than £300.

If you go to the HIP website, it gives you details on how to build your own pack - http://www.homeinformationpacks.gov...._own_Pack.html"

"slightly cheaper through nethouseprices

http://www.nethouseprices.com/"

Hope these help.. I'll probably bite the bullet and put it up and use nethouseprices... x

rfc1795

david29dpo wrote: »

As Doozer says, it is quite easy to do yourself. I had done loads for agents and solicitors. If you need any help, just ask.

Thanks for the info all ... I had a skim over the DIY option. From yours and Doozers comments it sounds like a simple thing to do.

If I had to do it all myself, how much would you say it costs all inclusive?

david29dpo

Title plan & resister £6.00. EPC about £80.00 Water search about £45.00 and council search about £100.00

prudryden

david29dpo wrote: »

Title plan & resister £6.00. EPC about £80.00 Water search about £45.00 and council search about £100.00

According to one of the posts above, that is not a long way off from the quotes received from a company. Taking your time, phone calls, photocoping etc. into consideration, I just wonder if it really that much of a savings.

But then, I guess it all depends on the property. My next door neighbour is paying £450.