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Stop Press; As from 20th May 2010 HIPs have been suspended but Home Condition Reports and the Energy Performance Certificate are their replacement.
The Enegry Prformance Certificate indicates the thermal efficiency of the property whilst the Home Condition Report gives a brief summary of the condition of the property but would not replace a full or structural survey.
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