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The controversial Home Information Packs (Hips) received a blow last night, despite the government saying that there were to continue.Housing minister Margaret Beckett has openly acknowledged that the … read more

The Conservative party has accused the government of burying bad news regarding Home Information Packs (Hips).A report regarding consumer attitudes to Hips was issued without a press release on Octobe … read more

Those looking to sell their homes are becoming frustrated as the market stagnates, according to one property expert.Property website Rightmove has claimed that a pro-active approach is required to avo … read more

The cost of lessening the environmental impact of ones home should be incorporated into a balanced budget, a leading industry body has said.British Eco Energy has said that homeowners should weigh up … read more

A movement which campaigns against Home Information Packs (Hips), Splinta, has called for the controversial scheme to be scrapped.Following last weeks statement by housing minister Margaret Beckett th … read more