Law Soc dry run

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Text Box: The Law Society has announced that it’s Home Information Pack (HIP) dry run will begin later this month, on a phased geographical basis. Fifty-seven per cent of respondents to a recent ICM poll said they would be most likely to trust a solicitor to prepare a HIP, and 70 per cent said they would rely on their solicitor to interpret the information contained in the HIP. Kevin Martin, Law Society president, commented: “We have said from the outset that there must be a meaningful dry run to test all aspects of the new regime before the law changes. Feedback from firms involved in this trial will be used as we continue to stress to government the practical problems which may be caused by its new regime. “All conveyancing solicitors across England and Wales are invited to join the trial and test the product. Solicitors will play a major role in the HIPs process because the packs contain important legal documents on which professional advice must be obtained. From the outset, buyers and sellers must get good quality and independent legal advice from their solicitor. “The Law Society will continue to voice its concerns to the government in the lead up to the launch of HIPs. “ The trial will be rolled out on a regional basis in conjunction with MDA. Further details on the regional timetable and registration details for access to a trial account will be available shortly. Solicitors should register for our HIPs dry-run by visiting www.hipstrial.lawsociety.org.uk. To read background information, they should go to www.hips.lawsociety.org.uk.

Law Society Announces Start of Dry Run

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