HiPs so far
Language: English Series: Solicitors' Journal ; 151(1) 5 January 2007, 7-8(2)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Provides an update on Home Information Packs (HIPs). Explains the background to HIPs and the reasons for improving the conveyancing system. Discusses the impact of government dropping mandatory home condition reports from HIPs, and suggests this has removed the logical justification for HIPs. Looks at the take up of HIPs in the pilot schemes and highlights concerns over the objectivity of the pilots. Also points to gaps and ambiguities in the Home Information Pack Regulations 2006 and considers what the real cost of HIPs will be.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L136199 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 136199-1001 |
Provides an update on Home Information Packs (HIPs). Explains the background to HIPs and the reasons for improving the conveyancing system. Discusses the impact of government dropping mandatory home condition reports from HIPs, and suggests this has removed the logical justification for HIPs. Looks at the take up of HIPs in the pilot schemes and highlights concerns over the objectivity of the pilots. Also points to gaps and ambiguities in the Home Information Pack Regulations 2006 and considers what the real cost of HIPs will be.