Putting the pack together takes a few days* and the costs  between £295 and £350 depending on the size of the property. With our HIP you can choose either to with pay as you go or defer payment until the property is sold** We will give you a no-obligation quote.

Home information packs are not complicated, but it has meant that we have all had to change the way we do things. In the past, an estate agent put your property on the market as soon as they were asked . Now, although they can begin taking information from you and take photos of your property, they cannot market your home until the day the HIP is available. You are  need a HIP pack even if you do not use an estate agent.

Once you have your completed HIP  the job of selling your property can begin.

You can order your pack in several ways:

• Telephoning or dropping in at our offices in Salisbury, Andover or Amesbury and asking to speak to the HIPs team; or
• Going to our website at www.bishopslaw.com and clicking on the “Order your HIP Today” icon on the home page – please complete the form and click the submit button. The process begins automatically and you will be contacted by the surveyor to visit your property; or
• Ask your estate agent to contact us on your behalf.

Bonallack & Bishop have teams in each of our Salisbury , Anover and Amesbury  offices experienced in the process of buying and selling homes and will be pleased to help you. We also give a commitment to our clients that if you use our HIP we will reduce the cost of your conveyancing so that you are not being charged twice for the same work.

*  If your deeds are held by another solicitor or if we need to contact the freeholder of your leasehold property this will take longer but you will still be able to market your property within 14 days even if these prove difficult to get hold of.

**  Deferred credit agreement for 11 months interest-free will cost £49.00.

10 Reasons to use us

1. We are a Law Society and Government-approved pack provider.
2. We will produce your pack within days.
3. We have our own qualified locally-based Home Inspector who will visit your home at your convenience – even on Saturdays.
4. Our prices are as good, if not better, than any other local or national HIP pack provider.
5. You can meet with our HIP staff when you need to – we’re not a faceless factory – and pick up the telephone at any time.
6. You can be sure that we won’t sell you a HIP if you don’t need one [***]
7. We will provide a telephone helpline and orderline on Saturdays.
8. We won’t charge you for electronic copies.
9. If you choose us to do your conveyancing when you find a buyer, we won’t charge you twice – our legal costs of producing your HIP will be deducted from the price of your conveyancing. We’ll do you a quote anyway and then it’s your choice - you are in control.
10. If we hold your deeds, we can get to work without delay – contact us for more details.

***  There are a few exceptions where you won’t need a HIP.

Research shows that buying and selling your home can be one of life’s most stressful events - only divorce comes higher. We have a team of experienced conveyancing solicitors at  our  Salisbury, Andover and Amesbury offices . We provide expert and independent advice to ensure you know exactly what you are buying in the conveyancing process.

We can help you with : -

• Purchase and Sale of  houses and flats.
• Re-mortgages.
• Freehold or Leasehold property.
• Preparation of Leases and Tenancy Agreements.
• Transfer of Equity.
• Equity Release Schemes.

Conveyancing, perhaps more than any other area of law needs regular contact between Client, Solicitor and Estate Agent to minimise  delay and ease your move. You need to be confident  you can get hold of your solicitor. We can be contacted by phone, email or fax and if your conveyancing solicitor is unavailable for any reason there will always be another  team member  ready and able to deal with your file.

We provide : -

• A FREE first discussion in the office or on the phone to answer any questions and get you off to the right start.
• A written quote  of the legal costs of buying and selling your house or flat  without “hidden extras”.
• A full written report before Exchange of Contracts.
• Regular contact and updates on progress.

We have a sophisticated Case Management System to manage  routine  paperwork leaving our conveyancing lawyers free to deal with you, your Estate Agent and everyone else involved in the transaction.

Buying a Property

Once you have found your dream home and had your offer accepted by the sellers you should instruct your  conveyancing solicitor straight away. If you need a mortgage to buy the property then obtaining that mortgage should be your priority – otherwise you risk delay at a later stage. Once you have instructed your solicitor they will obtain the Estate Agent’s Memorandum of Sale giving details of the sale and obtain a Seller’s Package ( including the draft Contract, details of the title and information about the property). At that stage, your  conveyancing solicitor will make a local search – which deals with issues like planning permission and whether your property is in a conservation area etc.

Selling a Property

The first thing you need to do is find a buyer. Don't  forget if you use an Estate Agent to consider how commission will be paid. We can advise you on whether sole agency, multiple agency or joint sole agency is right  for you.

Letting a Property

Whether you are letting your house or flat as an investment or as a  result of working away, you will want to make sure your property is properly protected. We can advise on and draft agreements to deal with problems which can arise such as non-payment of rent, damage to your property or tenants refusing to leave at the end of a tenancy  Should disputes arise, we also have a strong litigation team as well as a debt collection team to help you.

Re-mortgaging

Timing is often very important when you re-mortgage . You need the work to be done as swiftly as possible.  Our conveyancing solicitors can act for both you and your lender to avoid doubling up work as well as dealing with the discharge of your existing mortgage. We can carry out the necessary enquiries and searches on your home even before you get the new mortgage offer. You should be aware that the enquiries necessary on a re-mortgage are as extensive as those on buying a property in the first place. Be aware  your new lender may require an up to date valuation of your home – instructing Surveyors approved by your new lenders is usually the most practical way to get a re-mortgage valuation.

Transfers of Equity

When a partnership or marriage comes to an end, often one owner buys the other's share. The value of this share is the difference between the outstanding mortgage and the current value of your home and is known as equity. It is essential that the transfer is recognised in Law to ensure  the owner selling their share is released from any commitment or mortgage payments on the property.

Co-habitees owning a property together - Please click here for further information.

If you have a query contact our expert conveyancing teams at Salisbury, Andover and Amesbury  today.