As the 1st June 2007 date for the introduction
of
Home
information packs draws near, more negative news is
being publicised by industry experts. The latest round
of scare mongering stories relates to the apparent lack
of Assessors who can provide the key energy performance
certificates.
These certificates have
become an important part of the HIP because they will
notify prospective purchasers of the good points and bad
points that a property has in respect of its energy and
ecological performance. The problem seems to be that the
government has not trained enough inspectors / assessors
to do the job. Around 8000 will be needed yet it is
thought that only 1500 have been trained. There are
thousands currently in the process of completing their
training but as ever the negative slant seems to have
been placed on the current levels of qualified
personnel.
The
pack regulations
will be introduced on the 1st June regardless of the
negative attitude being shown by certain industry
bodies. It is time for the big names to support and
assist the implementation
