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001			L138556
008			070620e20070615xxk f 000 0 eng d
035			_a(Sirsi) u138556
041	0		_aeng
100	1		_aAmbrose, Peter
245	0	0	_aNot so hip?
260			_c2007
520			_aReports the current situation of HIPs. The main reason for the delay is the RICS judicial review. A shortage of EPC inspectors also contributed. Transitional measures were announced to introduce HIPs for properties with four or more bedrooms from 1 August. This represents around 20% of the market. The government is still committed to introducing HIPs across the market when inspector numbers are sufficient. Under current legislation properties may be marketed when an HIP is commissioned, but before it is completed. Initial feedback from the judicial review implies a slackening of age restrictions on EPCs.
590			_aKA
650	2	4	_aHOUSING ACT 2004 PART V
650	2	4	_aHOME INFORMATION PACKS
650	2	4	_aRESIDENTIAL ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES
651		4	_aUnited Kingdom _y
690			_aPROPERTY-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY-ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY-HOME BUYING REFORM
942			_n0
999			_c78913 _d78913