What our clients say about our HIPs & Service

“I found the service and cost of WOW Hips fantastic, they made everything simple and straight forward and the home information pack was delivered as promised and on time”
Mrs Robinson - Lancashire

“WOW Hips, kept me informed of the progress of my hip all the way, and sent all the details to my Estate Agent when needed, excellent service keep it up”
Mr Keogh – London

“Service and price both fantastic, thank you for all your help, I will recommend you for HIPs to all my friends family & colleges
Mr Pike – Sussex

Who are we

WOW Hips is a dedicated Home Information Pack provider, we work with over 2000 Domestic Energy Assessors nationwide, this is the person who completes the energy performance certificate (EPC), we are committed to providing top quality Hips directly to the customer at a great price.

Hips - How we do it

We have completely revolutionised our Hip ordering system, and with our high volume purchasing power we are able to offer top quality fully compliant Hips at discounted prices.

Who Needs a Home Information Pack – Hip?

From the 14th December 2007 any property that is marketed for sale in England and Wales will need a Hip.

Can I market the property before I receive the Hip?

The Hip needs to be ordered when the property is first put on the market, at the moment and until 31st December 2008, you do not need to have possession of the Hip but must have proof that one has been ordered.

What’s in the Hip

In brief the pack contains:

• An index (i.e. a list of the contents of the HIP)
• A sale statement (summarising the terms of sale)
• Evidence of title
• Standard searches (i.e. local authority enquiries and a drainage and water search)
• An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
• Commonhold information (where appropriate)
• A copy of the lease (where appropriate)

Do all properties need a Hip?

Most standard properties need a Hip but there are some exceptions,
You do not need a Home Information Pack for:

• Properties where there is no marketing (e.g. sale to member of your family)
• Non-residential properties
• Seasonal and holiday accommodation
• Mixed sales (e.g. shop with flat)
• Right to buy and similar sales
• Sales of portfolios of properties
• Properties not being sold with completely vacant possession
• Unsafe properties and properties to be demolished.

How do I order my Hip

You can order your Hip via this website or call the number above.

What should I look for in a Hip provider?

Ideally the Hip provider you choose should have full indemnity insurance and subscribe to the PCCB code of conduct for Hips (Hip code). All Hips which comply with this Code will include the HIP Code logo and you can check whether a HIP provider subscribes to the Code by contacting the Property Codes Compliance Board or visit their web site at www.propertycodes.org.uk.

The HIP Code provides protection for homebuyers, sellers, estate agents, conveyancers and mortgage lenders who rely on the information included in a Home Information Pack (HIP) provided on residential property within England and Wales. It sets out minimum standards which HIP providers have to meet.
Though it is not mandatory the Provider should also be a member of the Association of Home Information Pack Providers – AHIPP, to check your provider is registered visit the AHIPP web site at www.hipassociation.co.uk.

WOW Hips via it’s supplier Hipsco carry full Indemnity Insurance, subscribe to the Hip Code and are members of AHIPP.