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Newsletter 7 - April 2007

Firsthips announces joint venture with STL

Firsthips is pleased to announce a joint venture with STL Group plc, one of the largest and longest established providers of personal searches in the country. Under the arrangement Firsthips will offer the use of its online HIP and e-conveyancing system to all new and existing customers of STL who will be able to order searches directly through the Firsthips internet site.

Ron Kellermann CEO of Firsthips commented: "We are delighted that STL has chosen to use our software particularly as they took the time and trouble to investigate many of the other products on the market and decided that our combined HIP and e-conveyancing solution was by far the best. We share an identical vision of the future of conveyancing services and by combining our knowledge, experience and technology we are confident of being able to provide the perfect solution for conveyancers."

To learn more about the services STL offers please visit www.stlgroup.co.uk.

Further system enhancements

In keeping with our policy of constant improvements and enhancements we have just completed some major new functions:

Firsthips - The fastest to market!
Estate Agents can now market the property as soon as the required documents are available. When the required documents have been uploaded to the system, the agent receives an automated alert and can immediately proceed with marketing.
Firsthips - Always up to date!
The unique design and concept of the Firsthips system, which enables end users (sellers and potential buyers) to log in to the system and see in real time the up to date status and documents, will save valuable time and the dependency on the HIP provider to reprint the HIP in different stages. Users will be able to keep track of documents that have been added to the HIP during the assembly process.

As various components of the pack are likely to be included and potentially substituted at different times within the 28 day limitation period, it will be essential to keep track of the changes that have been made and the new documents added and ensure that the correct version of the HIP is published. As the Firsthips system automatically publishes the online HIP with the newest documents added and retains an audit trail of the changes there will be no fear of contravening the regulations.

Success stories

97% of EPCs ready within 3 days
Some EPCs produced in less than 48 hours!
HIPs assembled in less than 3 days
Lawyer gains new conveyancing business using Firsthips

Key Features

HIPs at competitive prices
No investment or long term commitment
Seller pays by debit/credit card or deferred payment up to 9 months
Take instructions with a one page simple form
Prospective buyers can securely view and print the HIP online
Estate agent can track viewings
Keep control over the complete process
The most flexible system. Fully automated or use your own suppliers for selected elements
EPC competitively priced from a nationwide panel or use your own DEA
Searches from a nationwide established group or use your own supplier
Communicate with all parties through the secure message centre
Document management enables you to have draft contract and any other documents you require per case