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LATEST NEWS New rules tested out - HIP ordered from Homecertify by phone on April 6th at 11am, Estate Agent given the go-ahead to market on April 7th at 10am - no problem for a local supplier! "First Day Marketing" exemptions to end from April 6th--the following is taken directly from the government's guidance to sellers. From April 6th, if you're selling your home, The first change is that, from this date, the Home Information Pack will need to be available from the first day your property is put on the market. The second is to the HIP itself, which will now contain a new Property Information Questionnaire. The PIQ, which you will need to complete, will provide a summary of key information about your property in one place. This compulsory one-stop checklist gives buyers information they need to know before making any decision. First-time buyers, with little experience of buying a home, will find this particularly helpful. The PIQ aims to reduce unnecessary delays caused by information coming to light later in the home selling and buying process. By ensuring that common questions are answered at the beginning, and before sellers or buyers invest heavily in a transaction, unwanted surprises can be avoided later on. These changes are being introduced to HIPs so that better information is available from the first day a property is put on the market, helping to inform decisions for sellers and buyers, and helping to make the home selling and buying process more straightforward. And written for buyers: From April 6th, you'll be able to get a copy of a Home Information Pack for any property you are interested in as soon as it comes on to the market. In addition, the HIP will now contain a new Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ). The PIQ will contain useful information on structural changes / damage, flood risk, gas and electrical safety, parking arrangements and, for leasehold properties, additional information such as the current service charge. It ensures that common questions are answered at the beginning of the process and before you incur any costs, so you can avoid surprises later on - particularly helpful to first-time buyers with little experience of buying a home. So whether you're thinking of viewing a property or making an offer, the HIP can help inform your decision and make the home buying process more transparent. As a buyer you can get a copy of the HIP free on any property you're interested in (although you may be asked to pay copying and postage costs). Always ensure you ask to see the HIP before you view a property. Letting EPC for £60 (no VAT) - click here Chris is accredited with NHER (National Homes Energy Rating Scheme) which includes Public Liability Insurance and Personal Indemnity Insurance, as required to trade, and the HIP provision complies with the HIP Code - click to read. Homecertify is based in Street. Click here for approximate map of the area covered. If you are a LANDLORD or LETTING AGENT looking for EPCs on rental property, or an ESTATE AGENT seeking reliable local support please click here to go to the business clients page. Check out the latest addition to this site - the NEWS page! For any enquiries, where the answer is not found on these pages, please click here to send an email: |
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Chris's Credentials Chris Watkins has also been appointed a "Site Auditor" by his accreditation body. This means he attends inspections done by other Assessors, and conducts a Compliance Audit on behalf of NHER. Such audits are obligatory under Regulations. |
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Existing HIP Clients: to view your HIP as it is being put together, please click on the hipclick button to the right of this banner. You only need to enter the postcode of your property, then select the correct address. You will need the 8-digit PIN number which was given to you when the order was placed. |
