Home Information Packs

[sammd]

Is it better to buy a house before or after these are introduced on 1st June 2007?

[parkesquay]

I may have this wrong but I think that the 'home pack' has been put on hold for the moment because it is too difficult to administer. Check with an estate agent.

[sammd]

Ah ok, thanks.

[Pumpsticks]

According to the last governement blurb, they are still going ahead, albeit without the home condition report (which is a survey that would be the most costly element of the pack).

The HIP transfers some of the cost associated with buying a house from the buyer to the seller so in theory you'd be best to buy after they are introduced.