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Andy Hall Andy Hall is offline
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Default Here come the HIPs

On 2007-08-18 11:38:33 +0100, Stuart Noble
said:

John Rumm wrote:
Phil wrote:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6951171.stm



"Hips and EPCs can help families to save hundreds of pounds off their
fuel bills, and cut a million tonnes of carbon a year," she continued."

What a load of ********. It will help every householder spend another
£400 - £1000 for no return whatsoever!



Without the energy survey it seems like a sensible idea, rather like a
log book for the house. All the tedious stuff gets done in advance,
which has to be beneficial for both parties.


As a buyer, would you trust such a thing commissioned by the seller?



The energy survey will be a farce, and no one will take any notice of
the results.


That's true.