In case you haven't heard, all properties sold in England and Wales will
need a HIP from 14th December. This applies to residential sales only.
Currently, only properties with 3 or more bedrooms need one.



Expect the estate agents to put up the signs in their windows urging
you to 'get in to avoid the cost of a HIP' like they did for four then
three bedroomed properties.



All rental properties will still need an EPC from October 1st next year btw.



If you're compiling your own HIP make sure you read the requirements
properly - smaller properties are tend to have a higher % of leaseholds
and extra documentation is required for this type. 

Any questions you know where I am ;)
 

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Oh, and the date when the following HIP documents need to be available prior to marketing the property has been pushed back from 1st Jan 2008 to 1st June 2008:

HIP Index
Sales Statement
Registry information (unless unregistered)
Energy Performance Certificate

So after the new year you still only need to have ordered the HIP to put the property on the market. 

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