News Tag: Home Information Pack
April 6, 2009
Today has seen the introduction of new rules governing Home Information Packs (Hips).
From 6th April house sellers in England and Wales must have a Hip in place before marketing a property.
Previously vendors could offer their homes for sale without a pack, providing arrangements were in place for one to be available within 28 days of the first day of sale.
The ...
New Hip regulations come into force
by Gill Montia
August 4, 2008
It has come to light that not all homes being offered for sale have Home Information Packs (HIPs).
According to the president of the Law Society, Paul Marsh, some estate agents and vendors, worried about the slowdown in the property market, are delaying the completion of HIPs until a sale has been agreed.
The packs cost between £300 and £400 for the average ...
Homesellers and estate agents dodge HIPs
by Gill Montia
