Since Home Information Packs (HIPs) were introduced in 2008, there has been much confusion amongst the general public. There have been several amendments to both the required content and the deadlines by which they were to be implemented. There have also been a number of cases where sellers have had Home Information Packs (HIPs) produced for their properties only to find that they are not fully compliant and legal when a potential buyer has instructed their solicitor.
Free Clinics for Property Law
As part of the free clinics offered at Clough & Willis, on Monday afternoons between 2pm and 5pm the Property Team will now be available to answer any queries you may have regarding HIPs and selling your property.
Clough & Wills have offered free clinics for a number of years, offering the help and advice of solicitors in the Employment Law, Personal Injury and Private Client (Wills & Estates) Departments. The clinics provide a free initial meeting with a specialist advisor to help identify legal issues you may require professional assistance with.
The Property Team offer their clinics to the general public so, to book an appointment on the Monday of your choice, simply call freephone 0800 083 0815.
Purchasing a Home Information Pack (HIP)
Clough & Willis now offer HIPs at a cost of £375 including VAT.
By purchasing your HIP from Clough & Willis, you can be sure that a solicitor will be involved in putting the HIP together and will therefore ensure full compliance with the current regulations. It also means you can use your HIP with any estate agent you choose to market your property, or to market your property yourself if you are not planning on using an agent.
To purchase your HIP, please contact our property team on freephone 0800 083 0815. We accept credit cards and debit cards as a means of payment.
Choosing the right team
The Property team at Clough & Willis has the experience and expertise to deal with even the most challenging and complex transactions. The team was originally established in 1904 and deals with both residential and commercial property matters, including agricultural land. The team is well –respected in the local region and beyond and regularly receives recommendations from Estate Agents, Surveyors and even other solicitors, particularly for complex transactions.
We acknowledge that cost is a major factor in every property transaction and that people are often tempted to choose the cheapest advisor over more expensive options. In all cases, we encourage clients to choose carefully. As some of our clients will testify, selecting the cheapest alternative will prove to be a false economy if the transaction is anything more than the simplest of matters. At Clough & Willis we offer competitive rates, representing good value for money.
If you are considering a property transaction or are not sure that your current transaction is being handled well, please call our property team for a confidential, no-obligation discussion.
Complete independence for your peace of mind
You should be aware that many solicitors pay estate agents and other advisors to refer clients to them for property work. At Clough & Willis, we do not agree with this practice and do not pay any referral fees to advisors to recommend our services.
We therefore encourage all clients to be aware of such referral arrangements to ensure that they are being referred a legal adviser who is able to provide the best service in their particular circumstances.
The property team at Clough & Willis receives regular referrals from surveyors, estate agents and other solicitors demonstrating that our strong reputation is built upon providing a quality service for a reasonable cost.