Hipag aims to double membership

· HIP services aimed at solicitors and estate agents
· Dry runs of HIPs begin in July

London, 26 May 2006 -- Hipag Services, the leading supplier of Home Information Packs to high street solicitors and independent estate agents, is aiming to double its membership by the summer, when dry runs of its Home Information Packs begin.

Says Rob Hailstone, Hipag’s CEO, ‘Hipag was formed originally with the vision of bringing together independent estate agents and High Street solicitors practices to provide a high quality HIPS solution based on the unique relationships and strengths of local businesses. Now we have the financial backing of OyezStraker and are about to enter commercial production, but we remain committed to our members, the local firms.’

‘Currently we have more than 1,000 local businesses who have either become accredited members or formally registered their interest through our web site. Now we plan to double that figure and have announced a package of benefits that new and existing members will receive.’

As well as a regular newsletter and free entry to seminars, membership benefits will include:-

· Having the chance to express an opinion on the HIPAG HIP offering
· Being able to benefit from and take part in our Pre-Sale Legal Pack trials this summer
· Being part of a well- known national brand · Being able to offer a quality HIP on a competitive, deferred cost basis
· Having access to a fast online HIP ordering and tracking system
· Working with a fully equipped HIP production unit
· Being able to help produce bespoke, made to measure quality HIPs that are both warranted and insured
· Receiving the HIP electronically in pdf, CD or memory stick format
· Receiving the HIP in hard copy personally branded, professionally compiled and bound
· Being able to offer our unique Fast Track HIP and Free HIP Appraisal services
· Receiving preferential rates on certain OyezStraker and StaPlus products and services
· Receiving professional IT help and guidance in readiness for HIPs

Importantly too, Hipag Members get assistance with their marketing including:

· Access to free marketing brochures
· Free specimen HIPs (personally branded)
· Free draft website content and reciprocal links
· Personally branded client information leaflets at competitive prices

Hipag will shortly be publishing The Hipag Guide to Home Information Packs, a unique visual wall chart explaining the processes involved in completing a HIPAG HIP. This wall chart can be displayed in offices and reception areas and will be a useful and helpful guide for employees and clients alike.

Says Rob Hailstone, ‘The introduction of HIPs will change the way residential conveyancing is carried out beyond all recognition, and the effect will be felt most by the local estate agent and solicitors practices. Now is the time to come together and act in partnership not merely to survive the introduction of HIPs but to grow the business as well. Becoming a member of Hipag is a vital step in that direction.’