Better spacing question on registration form

-- HikaShop version -- : latest
-- Joomla version -- : 2.5.19

I am trying to add a line of space in the registration field, by adding a space in the PHP code rather than through CSS. Please look at the attachments. I have managed to add the line of space using the code below but the problem is '?>' now appears.

?>
<?php
echo '<br/><br/>';
?>

I would be very grateful if you can tell me the correct way to do this, so '?>' does not appear on the front end.

Tried to work this out but my lack of php knowledge is not helping. I thought the following code would work to add a line of space in the registration form, but it leaves characters on the front end (as you see in attachment). Any pointers greatly appreciated!

?>
<?php
echo '<br/><br/>';
?>

Hello,
Note that the easiest way to do that will be to that will probably be to use some CSS code, but if you want to help me with your customization can you tell me what lines did you edited and show me how did you changed them ?
Thanks

Hello Mohammed,

Yes I would really appreciate your help. I have attached the bit of code I added to the view "user / registration". I did not change any code, I just added the bit of code in red. As you saw in previous attachment, this did not work 100%.

If you can help me create a line of space I would be very happy.
Thanks

Many thanks Nicolas