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Surveyors launch judicial review on Hips

Wednesday, 16 May 2007 12:00 AM

Surveyors have launched a judicial review against the department for Communities and Local Government over the implementation of home information packs (Hips).

The "unprecedented move" by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) is a result of what the organisation says is a "failure to carry out proper consultation prior to implementing new legislation to bring in Hips" by the government.

The legal action comes with less than three weeks until Hips are due to become compulsory for sellers on June 1st 2007.

"Rics has not made the decision to commence judicial review proceedings lightly. We have exhausted all the alternatives and greatly regret that we were left with no other option if we are to protect the public's property interests," said Teresa Graham, chairman of Rics' regulatory board.

The Association of Home Information Pack Providers (Ahipp) has responded to the news of Rics legal action by reassuring consumers the packs will still go ahead.

"For all of those concerned about climate change, the introduction of Hips will not only help to greatly improve the house buying and selling process, but will include an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), which will play a pivotal role in improving the energy efficiency of our homes and as a result, significantly reduce carbon emissions," the organisation said.

Mike Ockenden, Ahipp director general, said it was "difficult to understand" why the Rics had taken this action when it was in the process of training people to deliver elements of the packs.

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