HIPs roll-out extended to all properties for sale as of 14 December 2007

As of 14 December all properties being put on the market in England and Wales will require a Home Information Pack. Since 10 September 2007, only properties with three or more bedrooms have needed to have a HIP before being marketed.

The Government has also recently announced that it will provide financial help to home-owners whose properties score badly on the Energy Performance Certificate, a key component of the HIP. The Energy Performance Certificate provides a property with an energy-efficiency rating between A and G, with A representing the highest efficiency rating.

Homes that score particularly badly will receive extra help from the Green Homes Service. Housing Minister Yvette Cooper says, “HIPs and Energy Performance Certificates are already helping consumers to save hundreds of pounds off their fuel bills and are cutting search costs, too. All home-buyers will be able to benefit from energy-efficiency advice, with those receiving low green ratings of 'F' and 'G' especially targeted for support and grants”.

You can order a HIP directly through Primelocation.com. You can also read more detailed information on HIPs right now on Primelocation.com.