HIP and sexy: here at the Gazette we understand only too well the challenge of making home information packs sound sexy. Even property lawyers are sick of the damn things. But Surrey firm The Partnership certainly does its best to 'sex things up' in its latest newsletter. It starts off like this: '"Love you long time... fifteen dollars." Not since Kubrick's prostitute in 'Full Metal Jacket' made her generous offer have we seen such outrageously low prices for professional services until the recent increase in cut-price HIPs.' Full marks for imagination, at any rate. But can low-budget HIP providers really be compared to members of the oldest profession? Hang on, conveyancing solicitors - better not answer that.
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