Home Information Pack Latest - June 22
SI 2006/1503
Explanatory Memorandum
The Home Information Pack Regulations 2006: Procedural Guidance
(PDF 318 Kb)
More costly than expected and only 28 day shelf-life if sale falls
through, amongst other things.
HIPs: Law Society Launches Dry Run
Law Society Press Release
12 June 2006
Solicitors are being urged to give their input to one of the most
radical changes ever to the home buying process. It was announced
today that the Law Society Home Information Pack (HIP) dry run
will begin later this month, on a phased geographical basis, one
year before the law changes and everyone putting their property on
the market must have a home information pack.
Compulsory Energy Rating for Homes
DCLG Press Release
14 June 2006
Energy ratings similar to consumer-friendly fridge ratings will
have to be produced for every home bought and sold in England and
Wales from next June, the Government announced today.