“Loopholes that enable homeowners to avoid Home Information Packs (HIPs) will make the controversial scheme ‘totally unenforceable’, critics believe.”
Daily Telegraph, 2nd July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The Government today laid the revised regulations necessary to deliver Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Home Information (HIPs) into the housing market on 1 August.”
Communities and Local Government press release, 11th June 2007
Source: www.communities.gov.uk
“The Law Society this week accused the government of presiding over ‘a complete shambles’ after it delayed the introduction of home information packs (HIPs) until 1 August and said they will initially only be required for four-bedroom properties or larger.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 24th May 2007
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
“The government said today it would delay the introduction of controversial home information packs until August, following a last-minute legal challenge by critics of the legislation.”
The Guardian, 22nd May 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A last-ditch attempt to halt the introduction of Home Information Packs (Hips) will take place in the House of Lords tomorrow.”
The Guardian, 21st May 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Ministers are facing fresh turmoil over the introduction of home information packs for house sellers, amid indications that Tory and Lib Dem peers will lead a successful revolt against the measure next Tuesday in the Lords.”
The Guardian, 19th May 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The government’s travails over the introduction of the controversial home information packs (Hips) continued yesterday, despite its defeat of a last-minute Conservative motion calling for them to be dumped. Opposition peers are hopeful they are on course to defeat the government in a separate House of Lords vote next Tuesday, although the motion will not kill the proposals.”
The Guardian, 17th May 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The Government is facing a legal challenge over plans to introduce controversial Home Information Packs (HIPs), it was confirmed today.”
The Times, 15th May 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“The controversial home-sellers’ packs may yet be scrapped after a damning report from the House of Lords yesterday added to a barrage of criticism.”
Daily Telegraph, 2nd May 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Home inspectors could make up to £250 million a year on producing packs that never get used, causing huge waste for home owners trying to sell their homes, according to the Law Society.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th April 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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