HIPs scrapped by coalition government 21.05.10
The coalition government has suspended the use of Home Information Packs (Hips) by home sellers. The requirement to have a HIP will cease from 00.01am 21 May.
The announcement was made by the government in its coalition document, but the Conservatives especially have long been opposed to the information packs. Click here to read a copy of the letter from The Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP to The Law Society CEO, Des Hudson.
The requirement for packs will be suspended for anyone selling their home from 21 May, with the government needing legislation to outlaw them completely.
The energy performance certificate, which ranks the energy efficiency of a home with A to G ratings, will be retained and must be produced by the seller within 28 days of putting a home on the market.
