"Andy Hall" aka Matt wrote in message
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On Tue, 18 Jul 2006 20:57:50 +0100, Andrew Gabriel wrote
(in article ):

The government has abandoned the
Home Condition Reports, which
were due to be introduced next year
for all house sales in England and Wales.

Brilliant news.

Matt, it is not brilliant news at all. The idea of HCR is sound indeed. An
MOT at house change. It ensures that the buyer get a decent deal and the
services are all inspected. Everyone gains.

You may find it is more on hold than abandoned.