Important update regarding HIPS 3 Bedroom launch

Update from CLG 04.09.07

HIPs countdown less than a week to go until 3-bedroom homes are included.

In 6 days time, on Monday 10 September the second implementation phase of Home Information Packs (HIPs) and Energy Performance Certificates

(EPCs) will begin for homes marketed with 3 or more bedrooms in England and Wales. This will mean from 10 September HIPs will be operating across approximately 60% of the residential market.

To make sure you are fully prepared for the next phase check that you know:

  • Where you are getting your Packs from
  • How you will provide copies
  • How you will attach the energy information to the property particulars What payment options you are offering to customers

For further HIPs information visit

 www.homeinformationpacks.gov.uk/industry/73_How_do_I_provide_a_Pack.html

A reminder that a range of free marketing materials is available to help you. To order from the website go to

 www.homeinformationpack.gov.uk/industry/150_Marketing_material.html

Please send any questions to homeinfopacks@communities.gsi.gov.uk

Kind regards,

Kate Swift

Stakeholder Management Team

HIPs Programme team

Communities and Local Government

14th Floor Portland House

Bressenden Place

London SW1E 5BH

Phone: 020 7944 4474