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All property needs a HIP
All Property needs a HIP
The government has announced that Home Information Packs will be required for all properties being sold in England and Wales from 14 December 2007.
The introduction of HIPS has been staged, since September, all properties with three or more bedrooms have required a Hip.The introduction of HIPs have never been far from controversy with opinion divided as to their benefit and much opinion on the way that they have been introduced.
The government insists the packs which cost between £250 and £350 are bringing benefits to consumers.
Commenting on the roll out Housing Minister Yvette Cooper said "Hips and EPCs are already helping consumers to save hundreds of pounds off their fuel bills and are cutting search costs too."
"All home buyers will be able to benefit from energy efficiency advice, with those receiving low green ratings of 'F' and 'G' especially targeted for support and grants," she added.
