Home Information Packs (HIPs) were originally to be introduced on 1 June 2007, however the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors requested a Judicial Review which focussed on the Energy Performance Certificates - not the Home Information Packs. An interim order effectively prevented the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates on 1 June 2007 whilst the case was being considered.
The Government decided that introducing Home Information Packs without Energy Performance Certificates was neither practical nor acceptable. As a result, Government withdrew the Home Information Pack regulations.
Government decided that Home Information Packs including Energy Performance Certificates would be implemented on a phased basis from 1 August 2007.
From 1st August 2007 HIPs were required for the sale of four bedroom properties and larger, with smaller properties being phased in later. The four bedroom and larger properties are considered to be the properties where energy efficiency savings are greatest. HIPs packs are now required for all properties on the first day of marketing.
Energy Performance Certificates can be up to 12 months old when a property is put up for sale.
For more information on HIPs please click on this link - home information packs.
The Council is able to produce a full Local Land Charges search, a compulsory document of HIPs, within 4 working days at a competitive price of £89.85. Click here to find out more information.
