March 12, 2010
The controversial Home Information Packs (Hips) have hit the headlines again this week after research found that 70% (26 Hips in total) were rated satisfactory or reasonably satisfactory, while 30% (11 Hips) rated unsatisfactory when measured against Hip regulations.
The research conducted ...
Research finds 30% providing unsatisfactory Hips
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by Kay Murchie
February 8, 2010
The Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) has today claimed that Home Information Packs (Hips) are benefiting the housing market.
According to the Government, Hips were introduced to speed up the home buying and selling process.
However, the controversial packs have ...
AHIPP claims Hips are benefiting housing market
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by Kay Murchie
November 24, 2009
If the Conservative party wins the next general election, it has pledged to scrap Home Information Packs (Hips).
Speaking to The Times newspaper, Grant Shapps, shadow housing minister, said his party would abolish the controversial packs “in a matter of weeks” after coming ...
Tories pledge to abolish Hips
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by Kay Murchie
September 22, 2009
Promise Home Packs, which was last month named as one of the cheapest Home Information Pack (Hip) provider, has ceased trading.
The firm blamed market uncertainty for the demise and comes after last month’s report titled ‘Be aware of cheap, budget HIP & ...
Promise Home Packs ceases trading
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by Kay Murchie
August 19, 2009
Consumer magazine Which? Money is urging homebuyers to shop around for Home Information Packs (Hips) after it was revealed that a pack can cost twice as much through an estate agent rather than buying from a specialist provider.
Hips were introduced ...
Estate agents continue to profit from Hips
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by Kay Murchie
May 19, 2009
The controversial Home Information Packs (Hips) have hit the headlines again but this time with a report that indicates that estate agents are receiving commission from providers.
Hips have long been branded “a waste of time” by critics since their inception in ...
Estate Agents profiting from controversial Hips
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by Kay Murchie
April 6, 2009
The controversial Home Information Pack (Hip) is subject to changes from today.
The packs, which have been branded “a waste of time” by critics, now have to be put in place before a property is put up for sale.
In the past, ...
Changes to Hips come into force today
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by Kay Murchie
December 12, 2008
The government’s decision to extend the transitional arrangements for Home Information Packs (HIPs) has been welcomed by the Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO).
Margaret Beckett delivered a written ministerial statement to the House of Commons on 8 December proposing ...
CoPSO welcomes extension of HIPs regulations
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by Lin Freestone
October 29, 2008
Margaret Beckett, the newly-appointed housing minister, has acknowledged that Home Information Packs (Hips) are still not achieving what they set out to do.
Hips were introduced to speed up the home buying and selling process as well as providing consumers with ...
Hips continue to be subject to criticism
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by Kay Murchie
September 14, 2008
The controversial Home Information Packs have long been the subject of criticism since they were introduced over a year ago and have been branded a waste of time, according to a recent survey by YouGov.
Last ...
Government announces changes to Hips as housing market continues to slow
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by Kay Murchie
August 26, 2008
Estate agents are urging the Government to review Home Information Packs (Hips) in an effort to help the struggling housing market.
Hips have long been the subject of criticism since they were introduced over a year ago and have ...
Hips review needed as housing market continues to slow
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by Kay Murchie
August 3, 2008
Last week saw the first anniversary of Home Information Packs (Hips) and a survey by YouGov found that the majority of people still believe they are a waste of time.
It is now been discovered by the Law Society that some estate agents ...
Estate agents not commissioning Hips
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by Kay Murchie
August 1, 2008
On the first anniversary of Home Information Packs (Hips), the majority of people still believe they are a waste of time, according to a survey by YouGov.
The survey which was commissioned by Leeds Legal, an alliance of ...
Hips still ‘a waste of time’ one year on
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by Kay Murchie
June 18, 2008
Sir Bryan Carsberg, a distinguished academic and businessman and former head of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), considers that estate agents, letting agents and managing agents who handle residential property should be subjected to formal regulation.
He has prepared a report ...
Report calls for regulated estate agencies
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by Lin Freestone
June 17, 2008
Home Information Packs (Hips) were introduced to speed up the home buying and selling process as well as providing consumers with a faster and more cost effective service.
However, they have been subject to heavy criticism since ...
Hips still subject to criticism but look set to continue
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by Kay Murchie
May 16, 2008
Home Information Packs (Hips) were introduced to speed up the home buying and selling process as well as providing consumers with a faster and more cost effective service.
However, they have been subject to heavy criticism since they were introduced.
Hips ...
Hips are effective according to Connells
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by Kay Murchie
May 9, 2008
The final phase of Home Information Packs (Hips) has been delayed by the Government until the end of the year.
The plan was for the final phase to be implemented on 1 June but this now means that homeowners in England and Wales ...
Last phase of Hips delayed
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by Kay Murchie
Joint venture allows automated system for producing Hips
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by Kay Murchie
March 20, 2008
Home information packs (Hips) are subject to heavy criticism again as they have now been branded the 'worst piece of consumer legislation in 50 years'.
Hips were introduced to speed up the home buying and selling process as well as ...
Home Information Packs subject to criticism again
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by Kay Murchie
March 19, 2008
During 2007, there was a significant rise in complaints about estate agents. Figures from the Ombudsman for Estate Agents (OEA) said 870 complaints were received last year.
A report shows a rise of 45% compared with the number ...
Estate agent complaints rise due to introduction of Hips
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by Kay Murchie