Lorne Spicer of Cash in the Attic is asking whether the onset of home information packs (Hips) later this year could see homeowners better off.
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The BBC presenter has top tips on how converting your loft could see you get a higher rating on your Energy Performance Certificate, potentially making it more attractive to buyers.
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The changes now mean a Hip must be completed before a property is marketed for sale, as well as containing additional information such as a PIQ (Property Information Questionnaire).
This week sees the first anniversary of the implementation of the government's controversial home information pack (Hip) scheme, but has it been a success?
Whether you think they will make buying and selling homes better, or even do not know what they are, you will still need to have a Hip (home information pack) to sell all properties from December 14th 2007.
The controversy surrounding the scheme has been apparent since they first became compulsory 15 months ago, with their cost to the government standing at £1.3 million.
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