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Newsletter 9 - June 2007 - May Announcement

On the 22nd May 2007 the government announced that they will be implementing changes to the regulations of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Home Information Packs (HIPs). The main points of the changes are as follows:

HIPs and EPCs to start on 1st August 2007
HIPs will be mandatory for the sale of four bedroom properties and larger
HIPs for three bedroom properties will be phased in once 2000 energy assessors have been accredited
HIPs for remaining properties will be phased in once 3000 energy assessors have been accredited
Until the 31st December 2007, sellers will be able to market their properties as soon as they have commissioned a pack

Firsthips response

Firsthips is committed to continue, enhance and improve its innovative unique solution. We intend to concentrate on offering the most comprehensive and flexible platform where home owners can enjoy a cost effective, improved and transparent process when selling and buying homes in England and Wales.

Deferred payment facility

We are pleased to announce a deferred payment option as another method of financing Home Information Packs. This option provides flexibility to your clients by giving them the choice to settle the balance upon completion or within ten months, whichever comes earliest. It is offered via a simple one page online form at very competitive rates.

Watch this space...

We will shortly be releasing further details of the deferred payment scheme along with some exciting new enhancements.

Success stories

97% of EPCs ready within 3 days
Some EPCs produced in less than 48 hours!
HIPs assembled in less than 3 days
Lawyer gains new conveyancing business using Firsthips

Key Features

HIPs at competitive prices
No investment or long term commitment
Seller pays by debit/credit card or deferred payment up to 10 months
Take instructions with a one page simple form
Prospective buyers can securely view and print the HIP online
Estate agent can track viewings
Keep control over the complete process
The most flexible system. Fully automated or use your own suppliers for selected elements
EPC competitively priced from a nationwide panel or use your own DEA
Searches from a nationwide established group or use your own supplier
Communicate with all parties through the secure message centre
Document management enables you to have draft contract and any other documents you require per case