ehips
How much will a HIP cost? £239* From £235*
Can I make a commission from each HIP order? Yes (Please click here for more information) up to £114 (Please click here for more information)
How much will a deferred payment HIP cost? additional charge £50 including VAT From £303.59 including VAT
How long can I defer payment? For the vendor 9 months or on completion/withdrawal For the vendor 9 months or on completion/withdrawal
Can the agent pay for the HIP? Agent immediate credit/debit payment Agent immediate credit/debit/cheque payment
How much extra for a leasehold or unregistered property? £25 + VAT Unregistered £75 + VAT / Leasehold £20 + VAT
How many copies will I receive? Soft copies only  Soft copies only 
How much will additional printed copies cost? £15 + VAT £10 + VAT
Do they have a panel to conduct the EPC? Yes Yes
Can I do my own EPC? Yes Yes
How much will my designated DEA be paid for the EPC? £60 +VAT £50 + VAT
Can I be placed on the panel as a DEA? Yes please call the provider directly on 0870 423 0321 Please email your request to survey.ehips@utdgroup.co.uk
Do you have solicitors firms that can do the conveyancing? Yes (in-house solution) Yes ( hipz conveyancing)
How much will I make from each conveyancing instruction? £125 £100
* Including EPC excluding VAT
** Including EPC excluding VAT, subject to using OpenBook EPC panel or own DEA receiving £70 for EPC
All prices are correct as of 03/07/2008