Connells Prove HIPs are Benefit to Industry |
Estate agents at the Plymouth branch of Connells claim that HIPs are far from deterring them from sales.
The branch, in St.Budeaux say that at present HIP’s (Home Information Packs) are being turned around so quickly that a local competitor even reported them for thinking they had breached the regulations which demand HIPs to be in place before a property could be marketed.
In one particular case, branch manager Jon Turfrey recalls, ‘The HIP was ordered on the Tuesday. The very next day we had received all the compulsory content, including the Energy Performance Certificate, and so begin marketing the house.
‘Just six days later it was under offer, which proves that Home Information Packs need not delay a sale – as long as you choose the right estate agent and HIP provider!’
Commenting on the news, Ashley King, chairman of the Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) felt this was more than enough evidence in favour of keeping the HIP.
‘This latest news from Connells expounding its 24 hour HIP is testament to the fact that if you choose the right pack provider and the right agent, there is absolutely no reason for the HIP to delay a sale.
‘Our members are processing HIPs in record time, often getting EPCs commissioned and returned the next day, as well as assisting consumers with the completion of the new Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ) to ensure the smoothest and fastest possible turnaround times.’ |
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29
June
2009
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