Rics announces action against DCLG

16-May-2007

In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has implemented proceedings against the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).

The Judicial Review proceedings taken by Rics have been implemented in the belief that the DCLG failed to conduct adequate levels of consultation before the implementation of legislation required to introduce Home Information Packs (Hips), which may impact upon first time home buyers when they come to buy their new home.

Hips enter into force on June 1st 2007 and it will be necessary for those selling their property to obtain a pack prior to placement on the market.

"It is difficult to understand why Rics has taken this latest step against Hips when they are in the process of training both home inspectors and Deas and in addition, play a prominent role within the Hips industry, as a certification scheme," commented Mike Ockenden, director general of the Association of Home Information Pack Providers.

However, Rics confirmed its belief that it had been left with little option but to start proceedings.

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