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Since HIP's were introduced in summer 2007, hardly any HCR's have been commissioned by vendors. The Government made the HCR optional; the result of that decision is that the market has failed to choose the HCR as an included part of the compulsory HIP.
Industry Melt down!
Home Inspectors and Domestic Energy Assessors frustrated and concerned about lack of Government support.
Slow Start
It's been a slow start to HIP's so far. The feedback from DEA's and HI's is that there are only a few instructions coming through. Nothing like the volume that was expected.
New areas of discussion
Now that we are "up and running" a number of HIs and DEAs are submitting queries for discussion. See "Roofs" and "Chimney Stacks" for some of the new entries
HIP's are live.
HIP's are now live from 1st August when vendors / estate agents will be required to provide HIPs on all homes with four or more bedrooms.
HIPs are finally GO!
The following comment was received by www.conditionrating from a licensed Home Inspector...we think it is relevant to the imminent commencement of HIPS.
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August HIP's launch
Pack Providers and HI's/DEA's are ready for the 1st August launch of HIPS. The ball starts rolling with 4-bed homes and above, with 3-beds expected to be included very soon after the launch as the required number of DEA's is now in place.
General chat
Use this link to give us your views either on the subject discussions already listed, or a new HIP discussion that you wish to promote.
Latest Government about-turn!
Yet again, HIPS introduction has been put into chaos. Today, Ruth Kelly has announced that HIPS will be deferred until August 2007.....what a mess!
It's all go for 1st June!
Despite the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' (RICS) attempt to delay or prevent introduction of HIP's, the Commons passed the vote on the 2007 Regulations on Wednesday 16th May leading to the formal introduction of Home Information Packs on the 1st June.
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Industry Melt down!
Home Inspectors and Domestic Energy Assessors frustrated and concerned about lack of Government support.