HCRs to be scrapped as a mandatory part of HIPs

Yvette Cooper, housing minister, is expected to announce in the near future that Home Condition Reports (HCRs) will be scrapped as a mandatory part of  Home Information Pack’s due to start in June 2007.

Sources say the government has been plagued by criticism of the new HIPs packs especially by the conservatives, particular criticism has been made of the high cost of the packs for homeowners and their potential impact on the housing market.

By removing the HCR the government is expected to have hushed critics as the cost of the HIPs will be considerably reduced.