They like using the word potentially when taking about HIPs or home information packs, potentially is just like the word could that is bandied about about by those dreadful comparison sites.
It means nothing, the definition of potentially is: Capable of being but not yet in existence…
Housing Minister Margaret Beckett said:
“Home Information Packs are potentially a vital aid to consumers who are seeking to purchase a home, and I am firmly committed to ensuring they work as well as possible.
That is why the changes made today will make sure consumers are better protected, better informed and better assisted when buying a home.
“It is essential that all buyers are able to see the HIP as early as possible to ensure they are benefiting from this important information, and that sellers are getting to see the pack they are paying for.”
The latest figures on HIPs show that consumers are already benefiting from their introduction.
More than 1 million homes now have energy ratings as a result of HIPs, helping home owners to potentially save money on their fuel bills and cut carbon emissions.
This is rubbish the hips reports as so inaccurate, if you have 3 different assessors in, you get 3 wildly different results…
Greater competition in the property searches market is also leading to reductions in costs with some local authorities reducing their search fees by up to £120.
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