Useful Links

Below you will find some recommended links to external, third-party web sites.

Founded in June 2005 by a number of key players in the emerging market, the Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP), was set up to ensure that there would be proper representation for those companies who will be at the heart of a new industry. Full membership will be open to those involved in the production and collation of Home Information Packs (HIPS), with associate membership available to other interested organisations.

Maximising the personal potential of the residential practitioner. BlueBox partners provides the logistical and technical support to property professionals and is now developing a Centre of Excellence of like minded individuals that assures clients of the quality of the work performed.

BCIS is the UK's leading provider of cost and price information for construction and property occupancy.

Communities and Local Government's vision is of prosperous and cohesive communities, offering a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for all.

Elmhurst Energy Systems Limited is a Government accredited body for the issue and endorsement of Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) ratings. This accreditation is contained in a licence granted by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

Healthy Office combine Chartered Surveyors, Molecular Scientists and Occupational Hygienists in a team dedicated to trouble shooting and solving workplace issues including Sick Building Syndrome (SBS). In 2002, Healthy Office signed a groundbreaking licence agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency for DNA testing for bacteria and fungi of concern to health in hospitals, office and workplace environments.

Home Information Packs are launching on 1 June 2007 to help improve the home buying and selling process. This Government website is designed to give those in the Industry more information on the new Home Information Packs. There are also useful details provided for home Buyers & Sellers, although a dedicated consumer website will be launching in 2007.

Movers-Pack brings together the technology, industry experience and surveying capability required to deliver quality assured Home Information Packs to partnering estate agency and conveyancing organisations.

Allied Surveyors offers a range of valuation services to mortgage lenders (including value validation via desktop AVMs and physical valuation inspections where necessary), to sellers (presales surveys) and to buyers (Homebuyer Reports and Building Surveys).

NARHI is the only organisation specifically concerned with the requirement of the licensed Home Inspector. NARHI and its members are committed to establishing this new profession, raising the standards of knowledge, quality and safety, working closely with other professional bodies and regulators.

Promap is the leading map provider to the property professional with over 26,000 users. Locate, view, measure, customise, print and export Ordnance Survey maps in an instant.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the regulatory body for the surveying profession, provides a wide range of services for its members and the general public.

Safe as... is the home inspection assessment service from RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). As the leading source of property knowledge worldwide RICS promote best practice, represent consumers' interest and provide impartial advice to society, businesses and the government.