Sellers

UK housing prices have risen to what people believe is above the acceptable and realistic asking value. A commission rate of 1-2% of the asking price, which is imposed by the high street estate agent, has led to a sharp increase in people using the internet to buy and sell houses privately. In bypassing the high street estate agent, 000s can be saved in estate agency fees. The internet also offers a huge marketing scope, where products and services such as virtual panorama tours are highly attractive.

Dorset Property Shop provide a service which is unbeatable. Whether you are looking for a high end marketing package which will show off your property to the maximum or whether you are just looking for a basic listing, we have something which will perfectly suit your needs. We have no monthly fees and your property will be listed until it is sold. Here at Dorsetpropertyshop.co.uk we recognise that moving house can be a very stressful time. We have produced a range of advertising packages and services which will enable you to sit back and relax whilst we work for you.

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Home Information Packs (HIPs)

The launch date of home information packs (HIPs) has been confirmed for 1st June 2007.

The Government has announced that compulsory sellers' information packs will go live, and is now hoping that sufficient inspectors can be trained ahead of the launch to prepare the HIPs that all home sellers will have to produce to would-be buyers.

Sellers will have to pay for a HIP (at an expected cost of 1,000) before they put their homes on the market. The HIP will contain a home condition report, plus local searches and other vital information. However, it is widely expected that very few, if any, lenders will actually accept the condition report in place of a valuation, and it will be a much less exhaustive document than a proper survey, which purchasers will pay for.

The Government is convinced HIPs will speed up the buying process, despite inconclusive trial schemes, and they will result in less property purchases falling through.

We do advise that you never show prospective buyers around on your own, for safety reasons you should always have a family member or friend with you when they arrive.