HIP and Conveyancing Search Associations to join at the HIP

The two major  trade bodies for Home Information Packs  ( HIPs ) and  conveyancing searches have joined forces to create a new property industry body.  

The Federation of Property Information Providers, combines the Association of Home Information Pack Providers  ( AHIPP ) and the Council of Property Search Organisations. 

Both  AHIPP and the  Council of Property Search Organisations will retain their independence and management structures and specialist services will also be provided to member organisations including legal advice, public relations, and lobbying.