Release notes

Firsthips(TM)
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Release Notes History
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Version [1.7.0]
[!] 2009-04-06: Release date
[+] Added The PIQ form for sellers to complete online
[+] Added PIQ to the HIP compilation section
[+] Added PIQ to Index form
[+] Added PIQ to first day marketing documents
[*] Updated the Local Authority disbursement fees
[+] Enabled HIP to be compiled and ready for marketing before searches are available.
[+] PIQ form available in PDF format in support section
[+] Added ordering system for floorplans and photographs
[+] Added calculation of floorplans square footage charges
[+] Enabled order HIP with no EPC
[+] Added monitoring system for late PIQ forms
[*] General enhancement and optimising forms

Version [1.6.0]
[!] 2008-12-01: Release date
[+] VAT changed to 15%.
[+] Deferred payment changed to £0 payment at on application, £30 added to full contract.

Version [1.5.0]
[!] 2008-08-26: Release date
[+] Optimized My Portfolio page.

Version [1.5.0]
[!] 2008-06-26: Release date
[+] Simplify and improve deferred payment process.

Version [1.5.0]
[!] 2008-04-15: Release date
[+] HIP Order Form - Enhanced detail in line with Sale Statement.

Version [1.5.0]
[!] 2008-04-01: Release date
[+] My Portfolio - Identify methods of payment for each property.
[+] My Portfolio - HI/DEAs can now see expected dates for EPCs at a glance.
[+] My Portfolio - Search Suppliers can now see expected dates for Local Authority Searches at a glance.
[+] Message Centre - Send instant messages to Firsthips Supervisor referring to individual properties.
[+] Message Centre - Mark messages as read and set a reminder to alert you in X days.
[+] Property Details - Estate agents can now progress the properties to Exchange and Completion.

Version [1.4.0]
[!] 2008-03-11: Release date
[+] Key Event logging
[+] Enhanced search and filters
[+] Based on the person who adds the property, their company charges will be added instead of company charges of the person who completes the payment.
[+] Message center is activated.
[+] A new user called first hips supervisor is available for all to post their quires to first hips.
[+] uploading documents option is enhanced.

Version [1.4.0]

[!] 2008-06-26: Release date
[+] Simplify and improve deferred payment process

[!] 2007-04-26: Release date
[+] Search Supplier entity added to Firsthips enabling e-conveyancing facilities
[+] On-line conveyancing integration allowing ordering of Local Authority Searches
[+] New facilities added to provide information to all parties on progress of Searches
[*] Updated HIP document pages incorporating the latest government released templates
[*] Improved HIP document information / display / logging
[*] Improved Seller / Estate Agent exclusivity relationship
[*] Improved preferred partner controls enabling closer control of your company's relationships in Firsthips
[*] Improved validation of uploaded PDF documents, and compilation of the consolidated HIP document

Version [1.3.0]
[!] 2007-03-29: Release date
[+] Preferred Partners - allow searching for HI or DEA within a specified radius of a postcode
[*] New message centre with additional facilities
[+] Log of all HIP links sent by Estate Agent and viewed by buyers and sellers
[*] Improved facilities in the HIP for document uploading, downloading and tracking
[*] Improved account and user management facilities for improved customer support

Version [1.2.0]
[!] 2007-03-01: Release date
[+] Company branding
[+] User Switchable HTML / Text Emails

Version [1.1.0] Official Release
[!] 2007-01-15: Release date
[+] Consolidation of all HIP documents
[+] New functionality to create relationships between Lawyers Fee Earners and Assistant Fee Earners

Version [1.0.0] Official Release
[!] 2006-12-20: Release date
[+] Updating and addition of new official HIP documentation and general information
[+] Help for Admin Users page
[+] Allow switching on/off of password use
[*] Improved look and feel
[*] Improved security features
[*] Improved data validation
[*] Improved business rules in the relationship between all parties involved in the HIP
[*] Improved use of email tracking and email invitations
[*] Using UDPRN with the postcode system
[*] Improved communication tools in the Message Centre
[*] Updated Terms and Conditions

Version [0.8.0] Beta
[!] 2006-07-24: Release date
[+] Key Event logging
[+] Address handling using new postcode wizard
[+] New invitation system
[+] Admin for invitation system
[+] Admin for branch management
[+] Admin for user management
[+] Admin for transaction management
[+] New login system
[*] Improved navigation

Version [0.7.0] Beta
[!] 2006-07-24: Release date

[+] Firsthips' first beta release made public today.