Home Information Packs
The BBC reports that Home Information Packs are to be delayed until 1st of August 2007 and will start off only for homes with four bedrooms or more that go on sale.
The packs will be compulsory in England and Wales but not in Scotland until 2008, when Scots will get there own version of HIPs.
Packs will include:
- Evidence of title.
- Copies of planning, listed building or building regulations consents.
- A local search.
- Guarantees for any work on the property.
- An energy performance certificate.
Find out more by visiting the article at the BBC News website.