HIPs (Home Information Packs)
Latest news - Issued on 14 December 2007
Home Information Packs are now required for ALL properties. This legal requirement came in force on 14th December 2007. The Pack includes an Energy Performance Certificate, containing advice on how to cut carbon emmissions and fuel bills. Also included are legal documents such as a sale statement, searches and evidence of title.
This means that HIPs have been rolled out in the following three stages:
- HIPs and EPCs were introduced on 1st August 2007 for four bedroom houses and larger only.
- HIPs and EPCs regulations were extended on 10st September 2007 for three bedroom houses.
- HIPs and EPCs are now required for ALL properties, as of 14th December 2007.
Until 1st June 2008, properties can be marketed as soon as a HIP has been commissioned - so sellers will not have to wait until the HIP is completed before they can sell their home. EPCs can be up to 12 months old when they are included in a HIP.
There are many varying views on the future of Hips but we are in the fortunate position at Christopher Pallet in that we have our own Hip's staff and Domestic Energy Assessors and hence the expertise to produce a HIP and an EPC for any property of any size very quickly. We will be keeping a close eye on the legislation for any further changes. If you would like any information on HIPs or EPCs please telephone 01844 290440.
