Can HIPs save the planet?
Language: English Series: New Law Journal ; 157(7298) 23 November 2007, 1634-1635(2)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Provides a resume of the purpose and effect of Home Information Packs (HIPs). The packs were first suggested to help prevent gazumping, and are now in force for the whole UK residential market. The HIP needs to be commissioned prior to marketing the property. Notes that consumer behaviour has not been radically changed. Covers the documents which must be included and those which can be referenced from the main document. Also covers web-based HIP solutions. Speculates on future changes to HIPs and asks whether they will have the desired effect toward carbon reduction.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L141811 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 141811-1001 |
Provides a resume of the purpose and effect of Home Information Packs (HIPs). The packs were first suggested to help prevent gazumping, and are now in force for the whole UK residential market. The HIP needs to be commissioned prior to marketing the property. Notes that consumer behaviour has not been radically changed. Covers the documents which must be included and those which can be referenced from the main document. Also covers web-based HIP solutions. Speculates on future changes to HIPs and asks whether they will have the desired effect toward carbon reduction.