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.
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
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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It's all go for the 1st August! DEA's and HI's are in place and HIP's will start with 4-bed homes and above. We expect that HIP's on 3-bed properties will start soon after as the minimum 2,000 number of DEA's required by the Government has already been reached. There is no need to delay introduction any further.
Updated: 24rd July 2007
Domestic Energy Assessors and Home Inspectors.....this is for you. Log in to www.conditionrating.co.uk and you can see examples of problems and areas of interest relating to the production of Home Condition Reports and Energy Performance Certificates.
Industry Melt down!
Home Inspectors and Domestic Energy Assessors frustrated and concerned about lack of Government support.