HIPs are history – 20th May 2010
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles and Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced that with immediate effect, they are suspending the requirement for homeowners to provide a Home Information Pack (HIP). Pending primary legislation which would be required for a permanent abolition, Mr Pickles today laid an Order suspending HIPs with immediate effect. This action follows […]
Ashley King – Failure to Consult on Suspension of HIPS a disgrace – 20th May 2010
Ashley King Managing Director of Simply HIPS and a key industry figure in the development of the exchange ready HIPs has expressed his "utter disappointment" at what he considers to be the disgraceful way in which the Conservatives have suspended HIPS. Ashley King stated that Grant Shapps as Shadow Housing Minister had promised not to […]
The Home Information Pack (Suspension Order) 2010 and related EPC Regulation – 20th May 2010
A link to the full order The Home Information Pack (Suspension) Order 2010 No. 1455 And The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 No.1456