Home Information Packs

Updated figures for the number of EPCs produced have been released by John Healey after a request from Mr Shapps in regard to Home Information Packs. The request was looking at ascertaining how many HIPs have been produced which isn’t as far as we know possible. However, the response was certainly of interest and provides a [...] Related posts:Improved Energy Performance Certificates - RDSAP v9.82Commercial Energy Performance CertificatesFOI...  

Most people love a bargain and when it comes to Home Information Packs (HIPs) it really seems it is no different. However, by choosing the cheapest HIP provider are you going to lose or save your money? We have in the past written about our concerns in regard to the ‘cheapest HIP providers’ which it is [...] Related posts:Will Home Information Packs (HIPs) be ‘scrapped’?10 Myths of Home Information Packs (HIP)Cheap Home Information Pack...  

Grant Shapps has re-iterated his and the Conservative’s plans to scrap Home Information Packs HIPs; yet again over the last few days. However, yet again he has not detailed any planned phase out or replacement of the HIP. Grant Shapps’s latest statements covered by the man stream media are nothing new and do not detail any [...] Related posts:Home Information Packs receive approval from industry professionalsBenefits of Home Information...  

There’s no doubting that business participation on social media is the flavour of the month, with almost every established brand now having a Twitter page, a Facebook group and a frequently updated blog, we can assume that there must be some very significant benefits to business’ getting stuck in with social media. The property industry is [...] Related posts:Home Information Packs receive approval from industry professionalsNAEA supports...  

David Pett has started a pro-HIP organisation named the HIP Reform Group which has been recently promoted to many DEAs, HIP providers and industry professionals. What made you establish the HIP Reform Group? David Pett stated, “I took this action as I became frustrated by the political spin and half truths emanating from the Conservative Party and how [...] Related posts:Will Home Information Packs (HIPs) be ‘scrapped’?Mike Ockenden (AHIPP...  

Buying a Home Information Packs (HIPs) Will you Save or Lose your MoneyHIP-Consultant.co.uk (blog)Domestic energy assessors who carry out the energy assessment to produce the energy performance certificate (EPC) are reporting struggling being paid by a ...Home Information PacksDeHavilland (press release) (subscription)Number of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) producedHIP-Consultant.co.uk (blog)all 3 news articles »  

24dashConservatives propose energy-efficiency loansTimes OnlineTo access the scheme, energy performance certificates (EPCs), which the Conservative Party would keep after scrapping home information packs, ...Conservatives promise 'free' £6500 home energy refitsTelegraph.co.ukall 8 news articles »  

Foundations laid for a housing recoveryIndependent"The Tories have said they will scrap home information packs – HIPs – if they are elected and this is likely to add to the usual pre-election market ...  

Tories to scrap HIPsLaw GazetteConservative housing minister Grant Shapps has pledged to scrap home information packs within weeks if the Tories win the next election. ...