We at St Helens Law will deliver, without compromise, a quality client-focused legal service by using modern technology and respecting the traditional values of the profession.

St Helens Law is a highly respected firm of solicitors, offering a range of legal services to the community. We have experienced and dedicated staff at all levels, and our success in achieving our mission is demonstrated by the high number of clients who return to us again and again.

We at St Helens Law will deliver, without compromise, a quality client-focused legal service by using modern technology and respecting the traditional values of the profession.

St Helens Law is a highly respected firm of solicitors, offering a range of legal services to the community. We have experienced and dedicated staff at all levels, and our success in achieving our mission is demonstrated by the high number of clients who return to us again and again.

Agents get HIPs "hidden" payments

  "Channel 4 News has seen evidence that up to £100 could be being added to the price of a Home Information Pack because of secret payments to estate agents."

"Critics say the HIP industry isn't properly regulated and there are calls for the government to step in and clamp down on the practice."

"The average pack costs £300 to £400 and includes various documents, including a description of the property, an energy performance certificate, searches and a property information questionnaire completed by the seller."

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The Cost of Bad Advice

We would like to share with you the story of one client who went to a local estate agent for a Home Improvement Pack (HIP) and to be advised about conveyancing.

She was charged £460 for the HIP and advised to go to a firm of solicitors who were going to charge her £425 to carry out the sale. Also the firm paid a "referral fee" to that estate agent of £75 for the privilege. Total price to the client £885.

She asked us for our advice. The HIP at St Helens Law would have cost £225. The conveyancing £287.50. Total price £512.50.

Whilst it was too late to save the client the inflated cost of the HIP the saving would have been ----£372.50! Great advice from the estate agents! If you want advice ask the experts. We can carry out conveyancing anywhere in England and Wales. We can prepare HIPs anywhere in England and Wales.

Go to someone that you can trust - St Helens Law.

Agents get HIPs "hidden" payments

  "Channel 4 News has seen evidence that up to £100 could be being added to the price of a Home Information Pack because of secret payments to estate agents."

"Critics say the HIP industry isn't properly regulated and there are calls for the government to step in and clamp down on the practice."

"The average pack costs £300 to £400 and includes various documents, including a description of the property, an energy performance certificate, searches and a property information questionnaire completed by the seller."

read more

The Cost of Bad Advice

We would like to share with you the story of one client who went to a local estate agent for a Home Improvement Pack (HIP) and to be advised about conveyancing.

She was charged £460 for the HIP and advised to go to a firm of solicitors who were going to charge her £425 to carry out the sale. Also the firm paid a "referral fee" to that estate agent of £75 for the privilege. Total price to the client £885.

She asked us for our advice. The HIP at St Helens Law would have cost £225. The conveyancing £287.50. Total price £512.50.

Whilst it was too late to save the client the inflated cost of the HIP the saving would have been ----£372.50! Great advice from the estate agents! If you want advice ask the experts. We can carry out conveyancing anywhere in England and Wales. We can prepare HIPs anywhere in England and Wales.

Go to someone that you can trust - St Helens Law.

For Selling, Buying, Remortgaging, and Home Information Packs (HIPs)

St Helens Law are introducing what MD, Barbara Moffitt, calls an 'All in One Property Shop' - based at 5 Hardshaw Street, St. Helens - which is designed to provide excellent advice on all conveyancing needs under one roof. 

Buying and selling a house is becoming more and more complicated and St. Helens Law's Property Shop has been set up to make that process as understandable and simple as possible. We see our role as the first port of call in the conveyancing process, where initial free guidance is given, before talking to the other professions involved.

Understanding New Government Rules

Since the introduction of Home Information Packs - HIPS - the market has been flooded with providers of HIPS, often these are expensive, inaccurate and can slow down the selling/buying process.  These new HIP providers are not subject to any external regulation and there are no guarantees that the HIP will be accurate.

On 6th April 2009 the government introduced important changes, which require that sellers must have a HIP available to a buyer before the property is marketed. This means the property must not be marketed until the HIP documents are in place. Additionally the seller must complete a new Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ).  The PIQ provides information to a buyer with information about the property, such as flood risk and gas and electrical safety.

Barbara Moffitt says, "As Solicitors we have years of experience of dealing with all aspects of the conveyancing process, we understand what the contents of a HIP should be, and are best placed to offer a quality accurate HIP. We have introduced a special introductory offer of a quality HIP for the all inclusive fee of £149 when we do your conveyancing." This offer runs until August 31st, 2009.

Working with other Local Professionals

St. Helens Law work closely with excellent local Estate Agents in order to get your property onto the market as quickly as possible once the HIP is completed. Working closely with your nominated Estate Agent St. Helens Law can get your move completed as speedily and as stress free as possible. 

If you are considering remortgaging your property we can recommend excellent Financial Advisers who can ‘trawl the market’ on your behalf to find the best mortgages available.  Working closely with such Financial Advisers St. Helens Law can work towards completing your mortgage to suit your needs. 

St. Helens Law offer extremely competitive ‘all inclusive’ quotations for all conveyancing transactions. Barbara adds, "Our aim is to provide a quality service. We offer a dedicated person to deal with your transaction and our investment in technology provides clients with their own secure password in order for them to track the progress of their own transaction". 

Call 0800 975 4321
Now for a FREE consultation

For Selling, Buying, Remortgaging, and Home Information Packs (HIPs)

St Helens Law are introducing what MD, Barbara Moffitt, calls an 'All in One Property Shop' - based at 5 Hardshaw Street, St. Helens - which is designed to provide excellent advice on all conveyancing needs under one roof. 

Buying and selling a house is becoming more and more complicated and St. Helens Law's Property Shop has been set up to make that process as understandable and simple as possible. We see our role as the first port of call in the conveyancing process, where initial free guidance is given, before talking to the other professions involved.

Understanding New Government Rules

Since the introduction of Home Information Packs - HIPS - the market has been flooded with providers of HIPS, often these are expensive, inaccurate and can slow down the selling/buying process.  These new HIP providers are not subject to any external regulation and there are no guarantees that the HIP will be accurate.

On 6th April 2009 the government introduced important changes, which require that sellers must have a HIP available to a buyer before the property is marketed. This means the property must not be marketed until the HIP documents are in place. Additionally the seller must complete a new Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ).  The PIQ provides information to a buyer with information about the property, such as flood risk and gas and electrical safety.

Barbara Moffitt says, "As Solicitors we have years of experience of dealing with all aspects of the conveyancing process, we understand what the contents of a HIP should be, and are best placed to offer a quality accurate HIP. We have introduced a special introductory offer of a quality HIP for the all inclusive fee of £149 when we do your conveyancing." This offer runs until August 31st, 2009.

Working with other Local Professionals

St. Helens Law work closely with excellent local Estate Agents in order to get your property onto the market as quickly as possible once the HIP is completed. Working closely with your nominated Estate Agent St. Helens Law can get your move completed as speedily and as stress free as possible. 

If you are considering remortgaging your property we can recommend excellent Financial Advisers who can ‘trawl the market’ on your behalf to find the best mortgages available.  Working closely with such Financial Advisers St. Helens Law can work towards completing your mortgage to suit your needs. 

St. Helens Law offer extremely competitive ‘all inclusive’ quotations for all conveyancing transactions. Barbara adds, "Our aim is to provide a quality service. We offer a dedicated person to deal with your transaction and our investment in technology provides clients with their own secure password in order for them to track the progress of their own transaction". 

Call 0800 975 4321
Now for a FREE consultation