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).
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.
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?
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.
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.
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