Captial Searches

HIPS - Getting Started

Capital Searches’ knowledge and technical expertise, together with our nationwide search coverage, has allowed us to offer our clients a genuine Home Information Pack (HIP) solution.

As of 14th December all residential properties require a HIP to have been ordered prior to marketing. To ensure that you comply with government guidelines, Capital Searches has a complete solution for your business, allowing you to choose how you order and receive the data once it has been prepared.

What is in a HIP?

Compulsory Documentation:

Index
Statement of Sale
Land Registry Documents
Personal Local Authority Search
CON29DW
Energy Performance Certificate

All of our searches are covered by our £8million Professional Indemnity cover (link to document)

Full support, training and comprehensive marketing material are provided as a complimentary part of our service. All training will be conducted at your place of business.

Our highly experienced client support team will give you all the help and advice you need by phone, ensuring quality and service standards are always upheld.

HIPs start from £279 plus VAT.

Financing a HIP couldn’t be simpler. Capital Searches can take payment directly from the seller by debit or credit card, alternatively a deferred payment can be arranged.

Alternatively, if you are taking ownership of the HIP, you can apply for a credit account (subject to status, terms and conditions apply) with Capital Searches.

As an estate agent, you may set a referral rate to give your business an additional income stream.

• Free web based service and training • National search, survey and inspection provision • Ability to use own preferred professional partners • Electronic direct link to searches and surveyors • Branding • Archive system • Meets FSA and trading standards regulatory compliance • Prepared by experts with all ‘required and authorised’ documents available • Competitively priced – flexible funding options • Fully Indemnified and Information Accuracy Insurance • Seamless service

How you and your client wish to pay for their HIP may vary and in accordance with this, we have created 3 ways in which you can set up your HIP account to meet this requirement.

Account Options & Associated Application Forms:

In each case please click on More Info link for a detailed explanation of the benefits to choosing one account option over another and the associated registration process.

Option 1 – Payment upfront, by debit/credit card, cheque or deferred payment (vendor only)

HIP Registration form

Option 2 – 30 day credit terms + the benefits of option 1

HIP Registration form
Direct Debit Mandate

Option 3 – 60 -90 day credit terms + the benefits of option 1

HIP Registration form
Direct Debit Mandate
Credit Application Form

You will receive confirmation of our receipt of your account registration application via email. On completion of the account set up, a member of staff will contact you to confirm the active status of your account and discuss with you the method by which you wish to submit your first HIP instructions.