News Tag: questionnaire
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
December 9, 2008
Housing minister, Margaret Beckett, stands accused of putting additional pressure on homeowners by changing the rules that govern Home Information Packs (Hips).
Currently vendors can market their properties without a Hip providing they have made arrangements for one to be available within 28 days, however, from 6th April 2009 a pack must be available from the first day of sale.
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Minister tightens rules on Hips
by Gill Montia
July 30, 2008
The Government wants to improve Home Information Packs (HIPs) to reduce the likelihood of problems emerging well into the sales process.
Under the proposals, HIPS could include a property information questionnaire that would relate to such issues as building work carried out, energy and utility suppliers, parking arrangements and Council Tax banding.
A consultation has been launched to establish what changes are needed to make the buying ...
HIPs to be improved with new questionnaire
by Gill Montia
