Home Information Packs (HIPs) will be extended to one and two-bed homes from 14 th December 2007.

This news has been welcomed by the Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP), which has been calling on the Government to extend the rollout of packs across the market, since the required number of energy assessors was achieved back in September.

Paul Broadhead, deputy director general of AHIPP, said: “The final phase of the rollout will be gratefully received by our members who were beginning to feel the pressure following the Government’s delay. This vital step has now clearly reinforced the Government’s commitment to the successful implementation of HIPs and we look forward to seeing the positive impact.”