Supermarkets: Food, Drink and now homes!

Supermarket group Asda has announced it’s plan to start selling property through its stores.

ASDA plans to allow customers to browse propertys for sale using a computer terminal. ASDA said that people choosing to sell their homes with them will pay lower than average estate agency fees and will receive a free Home Information Pack (HIP).

The HIP, which will become compulsory from June 2007 will contain a property survey and other items as proof of ownership certificate.

ASDA will trial the property sales in 10 stores in Sunderland during the summer, but the trial could be nationwide by the end of the year.

“For years, postcards on our community boards have helped customers rent their perfect pad - now we’re going to help them buy it,” said Gev Lynott, Asda’s financial services director.