14
Nov
Ahipp defends Hips for small homes
The Association of Home Information Pack Providers (Ahipp) has
moved to counter criticism of Home Information Packs from the Royal
Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics).
Earlier this week, Rics said that the introduction of Hips on one
and two-bedroom properties would make it more difficult for first
time buyers to get a foot on the housing ladder.
However, Paul Broadhead, deputy director general of Ahipp today
said that Rics comments were without foundation.
He said: "The latest Hip allegations from Rics appear to have
disregarded the many benefits that the packs will offer first-time
buyers - the most vulnerable of buying groups.
"With more information upfront and the costs incurred in gathering
and providing information such as searches transferred to the
seller, first-time buyers will find their first step onto the
housing ladder a more affordable and more informed one."
