Hips were not the answer, but potential home buyers need protection
Home information packs weren't perfect, but they might have deterred some speculative sellers from pulling out of deals
June 2010
Hips abolition boosts housing market, says Rics
House prices 'heading for double dip'
May 2010
Housing market slows amid election uncertainty
House prices rose by only 0.2% in May, as planned increase in capital gains tax makes second-home owners think about selling
Homes for sale rise as Hips are scrapped
Estate agents say the end of home information packs is seeing property registrations rocket
Cashpoints
Cashpoints: Hips scrapped as coalition government takes shape
Home information packs scrapped
The coalition government and your money
February 2010
Will estate agents shake the Hips?
The Tories claim they will scrap Home Information Packs, and trade bodies say house sales are being jeopardised by vendors refusing to provide them. Graham Norwood wonders if they can survive
January 2010
Ask the experts: homebuying
How long does a Hip last?
Our estate agent told us a home information pack is valid for just three months. Is that true?
November 2009
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Not sold On Barnard Marcus estate agents
Contention over estate agent's Hips bill
August 2009
Hips: Heated words over energy performance certificates
Beware home information pack price discrepancies, says Which? Money
June 2009
UK's housing needs new foundations
Scales tipping as demand outstrips supply again
April 2009
Home information packs now required before a sale
Hip must be in place before sales process begins, as estate agents warn of disruption to 'fragile' property market
March 2009
Ask the experts: homebuying
How can I find out who owns a particular freehold?
My daughter wants to buy a flat, but the neighbour says he does not pay any service charges and our attempts to trace the landlord have been fruitless. Where should we look?
December 2008
First things first ... a Hip
OFT to scrutinise estate agents
November 2008
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