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001			L137768
008			070430s2007 xxkd f s 000 0 eng d
035			_a(Sirsi) u137768
041	0		_aeng
100	1		_aWaters, Mike
245	0	0	_aEnvironmental sustainability _bis it HIP? _h[electronic resource]
260			_c2007
520			_aIdentifies a lack of energy efficient homes within housing stock. Finds that house buyers are willing to pay more for energy efficient homes. Argues that the energy certificate incorporated within HIPs should be used as a means of regulating environmental performance especially in older stock. The energy rating will thus become an essential aspect of the housebuying process. Analyses the results of a 2006 survey and examines how environmental information will be presented. Concludes that HIPs will prove a useful mechanism for improving energy efficiency of residential property. Suggests a positive relationship between energy efficient ratings and attainable market values. Raises implications pertinent to policy makers.
590			_aKA
650	2	4	_aHOME INFORMATION PACKS
650	2	4	_aSUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES: BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
651		4	_aEngland and Wales _y1543-
690			_aPROPERTY-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY-ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY-HOME BUYING REFORM
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.cem.ac.uk/research/hips _zView the item free of charge at www.cem.ac.uk/research/hips...
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999			_c78706 _d78706