the hutchies 7,331 Posted September 8, 2008 Well the good old Government have got my vote again NOT!!! got a call from AE today and because we put our house on the market before the HIPS came into force, we now have to get a energy efficiency report done:arghh: if we haven't got one before the 1st Oct we are not able to continue marketing our house... i'm fed up to say the least if it's not one thing it's another... but on a lighter note i have a viewing tomorrow and the guy is from a housing association...don't know what to think about that but we'll see what happens Lisax the hutchies visa granted 0ct 06....visa runs out oct 2011 yikes:frown: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Helaine Posted September 9, 2008 and they only last a year.......we had ours done in feb this year and if we havent sold by feb next year we have to fork out another £500 :arghh: what a croc !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandgrounders 86 Posted September 9, 2008 and they only last a year.......we had ours done in feb this year and if we havent sold by feb next year we have to fork out another £500 :arghh: what a croc !!!! Thats not quite correct Helaine. The HIP is valid for whole time the house is (continually) on the market, as long as you don't take your house off the market then you've npthing to worry about. TRA sent 31/01/2008 - TRA passed 13/02/2008 176 Visa on line app & ack 20/02/2008 Meds sent. CO 03/10/2008 Visa grant 6/1/09 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the hutchies 7,331 Posted September 9, 2008 Apparently the energy report costs £86 i didn't ask how long it lasts that's a thought thanks Helaine Lisax the hutchies visa granted 0ct 06....visa runs out oct 2011 yikes:frown: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Que Sera Sera 6,267 Posted September 9, 2008 Good luck with the viewing hopefully you will sell and soon it will all be a ghastly memory!:yes: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sykestykes 2,918 Posted September 9, 2008 Hi Lisa Our EA told us that the energy efficiency report applies if you decide to rent out, too. Thought this might be useful for people to know :sad: Sue xx "You Can Tell A Yorkshire Lass, You Just Cannot Tell Her Much " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
