Last month the Government announced that they will be delaying the implementation of Home Information Packs. The Communities Secretary, Ruth Kelly, made a statement to the House of Commons on 22 May saying that Home Information Packs including Energy Performance Certificates will be implemented on a phased basis from 1 August 2007.

From then Packs will be required for the sale of four bedroom properties and larger, with smaller properties being phased in as soon as sufficient energy assessors are fully qualified.

Until the end of this year, properties can be marketed as soon as a pack is commissioned, and as a temporary measure Energy Performance Certificates can be up to 12 months old when a property is put up for sale.

Coles Miller Solicitors are already able to produce Home Information Packs and we have been working closely with local estate agents, surveyors and energy assessors to ensure to ensure all elements of the pack can be collated quickly and efficiently in compliance with the new regulations.

Or further information or guidance please contacts us on 01202 673011.