Government Criticised Over Hips

The National Audit Office have criticised the Government's handling of the Home Information Packs Scheme (Hips). A report has revealed that consultants who were hired to assist with the scheme had a financial interest in a recommended firm.

Home Information Packs were introduced in England and Wales on 1 August and are currently said to be costing between £400 and £700 each to produce.

The scheme is currently limited to those selling a property with a minimum of 4 bedrooms, though its expected that the scheme will be rolled out in full shortly.