To Buy, To Sell, or To Let?
We realize that different people have different needs and have diversified our expert services to specialise in all phases of buying, selling and the letting of retirement property.
To Buy
You or someone in your family is looking to purchase a retirement property – you have come to the right people to provide all the information you need regarding retirement living and the process of selling your existing home. We offer a comprehensive range of properties which include Bungalows, Cottages, Apartments and Maisonettes located in Reigate, Redhill, Horley, Dorking, Leatherhead, Tadworth, Banstead, Sutton and the Caterham areas.
To Sell
It is most important when selling a retirement property that you appoint an agent with specific knowledge of this type of living. We are able to talk fluently to prospective purchasers about the benefits of this ever more popular lifestyle. Our many years experience in both valuing and selling retirement property is second to none. Probate valuations are also undertaken and we work closely with many solicitors in this respect.
To Let
We take many enquires for rental property and have successfully introduced a number of prospective applicants to clients. We are currently unable to undertake the management of these properties.
Home Information Packs
Home Information Packs (HIP’s) have been introduced by the Government to help streamline the buying process. Here are a few of the main facts about Home Information Packs, which will help you understand this new legislation.
Home Information Packs are now a legal requirement for anyone selling a residential property. To be compliant homeowners must be able to show that you have at least commissioned a HIP pack, and have paid or have made a commitment to pay for a pack. Once you have done this you can legally market your property even before you receive the complete report.
However this is likely to change and at present the Government have directed that from June 1st 2008 all residential property must have a HIP in place before marketing commences.
What is mandatory is the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Your home will be assessed to review its performance in terms of energy used per square metre of floor area, energy efficiency based on fuel costs and the environmental impact based on Carbon Dioxide emissions. Your home will then be given a rating according to performance.
The required documents in a HIP are: Index/Summary of Terms, Sale statement, Evidence of title, Standard Searches, Energy Performance Certificate, Copy of the Lease (if relevant).
The seller can opt to include other permitted information (e.g.additional leasehold information, a Home Condition Report, guarantees, or additional searches). However, at present, from June 1st 2008 the Government have directed that HIPS will have to include leasehold information such as service charge accounts, ground rent etc.