Home Information Pack (HIP) Required for all Properties

The Government has announced that from 14 December 2007, ALL properties put on the market in England and Wales will require a Home Information Pack (HIP) and Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Previously, only three bedroom and larger properties require HIPS.

The EPC will rate homes on energy efficiency using a grade from ‘A’ to ‘G’ – similar to the current system for rating the energy efficiency of electrical apparatus.

Because of the difficulties in obtaining copies of leases – a requirement for HIPs where the title to the property is leasehold – the requirement that the lease must be included in the HIP for a 1 or 2 bedroom property is being delayed for a further six months.

The contents of this article are intended for general information purposes only and shall not be deemed to be, or constitute legal advice. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss as a result of acts or omissions taken in respect of this article.
Print pagePrintable Version

Ask a free legal question

Complete this simple form if you
would like to ask us a
free legal question
 

What Our Clients Say

We would like to thank you for the superb work and attention to detail that has gone into our dispute with the council so far! 

Our Architect put together a very professional document which was further enhanced and polished by your very professional input. 

You are in fact unique in my personal experience of the legal profession in that you take your duty of care very seriously. It is obvious that the outcome concerns you greatly and your determination to win is much appreciated!

Thank you from us both. 

Best Regards
 
Mr and Mrs X, Surrey