What our clients say about our HIPs & Service |
Thank you for your brilliant service.
Denise Wilson
Thank you for your fast service. HIP gratefully recieved.
Regards
Anthony Mashman
Amazing - what a service! I only instructed you 5 hours ago!
Regards
Peter Cunningham
I would just like to thank you for the fantastic speedy service with our recent HIP Pack. We ordered online on Saturday, and completed the online questionnaire the same day. We had a phone call on Sunday for the energy survey tot take place on the Tuesday, the chap whom arrived was prompt, efficient, informative & very courteous. Then Wednesday afternoon we received the HIP pack!!!!!! Amazing & at less than 1/2 the price quoted by numerous estate agents within our area. I will have absolutely no hesitation in recommending you to friends & family in the future. Keep up the good work & excellent service.
Kind regards
Mr & Mrs Steve Austin -
Great Barr
I would just like to say a big thank you for completing our Hip on line. It was no hassle and great always kept up to date. THANK YOU will recommend your service to others Linda and Dave
Linda Sedgwick
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What happens once you’ve ordered online? |
Our simple and straight forward HIPs service allows you to market your property quickly and easily....
- You pay online with a credit or debit card (no additional cost for credit cards).
- You will receive a SMS text and email confirming your order and log in details, this will allow you to complete your property information questionnaire (PIQ) online.
- If you have supplied your estate agents details they will receive an email confirming you have ordered a HIP Pack.
- One of our local energy assessors will contact you within 24hours (working hours) to arrange a visit to your property.
- Once the EPC is uploaded (normally 2 – 3 days) you will receive our Mini Pack which allows you to begin marketing your property, your estate agent will also a copy.
- When all of the remaining documents have arrived we will email you and your estate agent (if applicable) with your completed HIP.
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Who are we |
Hips Vault is a dedicated Home Information Pack provider, we work with over 2000 Domestic Energy Assessors nationwide, this is the person who completes the energy performance certificate (EPC), we are committed to providing top quality Hips directly to the customer at a great price. |
Hips - How we do it |
We have completely revolutionised our Hip ordering system, and with our high volume purchasing power we are able to offer top quality fully compliant Hips at discounted prices. |
Who Needs a Home Information Pack – Hip? |
From the 14th December 2007 any property that is marketed for sale in England and Wales will need a Hip. |
Can I market the property before I receive the Hip? |
The Hip needs to be ordered when the property is first put on the market, at the moment and until 6th April 2009, you do not need to have possession of the Hip but must have proof that one has been ordered. |
What’s in the Hip |
In brief the pack contains:
- An index (i.e. a list of the contents of the HIP)
- A sale statement (summarising the terms of sale)
- Evidence of title
- Standard searches (i.e. local authority enquiries and a drainage and water search)
- An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Commonhold information (where appropriate)
- A copy of the lease (where appropriate)
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Do all properties need a Hip? |
Most standard properties need a Hip but there are some exceptions,
You do not need a Home Information Pack for:
- Properties where there is no marketing (e.g. sale to member of your family)
- Non-residential properties
- Seasonal and holiday accommodation
- Mixed sales (e.g. shop with flat)
- Right to buy and similar sales
- Sales of portfolios of properties
- Properties not being sold with completely vacant possession
- Unsafe properties and properties to be demolished.
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How do I order my Hip |
You can order your Hip via this website or call the number above. |
What should I look for in a Hip provider? |
Ideally the Hip provider you choose should have full indemnity insurance and subscribe to the AHIPP code of conduct for Hips (Hip code). All Hips which comply with this Code will include the HIP Code logo and you can check whether a HIP provider subscribes to the Code by contacting the Property Codes Compliance Board or visit their web site at www.propertycodes.org.uk.
The HIP Code provides protection for homebuyers, sellers, estate agents, conveyancers and mortgage lenders who rely on the information included in a Home Information Pack (HIP) provided on residential property within England and Wales. It sets out minimum standards which HIP providers have to meet.
Though it is not mandatory the Provider should also be a member of the Association of Home Information Pack Providers – AHIPP, to check your provider is registered visit the AHIPP web site at www.hipassociation.co.uk.
Hips Vault via it’s supplier Hipsco carry full Indemnity Insurance, subscribe to the Hip Code and are members of AHIPP.
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