Home information packs - more pointless expence

[tigersaw]

Originally Posted by kwak zzr

its good for the buy'r tho isnt it? should make the buying process faster and more simple, tis another way of making money tho.

Hmm well thats debateable. As a buyer, I'm not going to trust or value any paperwork the vendor supplies, regardless of its supposed impartiality. I'm going to employ a solicitor who solely represents my interests, and comission a survey by someone with years of experience and letters after his name, and plenty of insurance behind him.
Would you trust a survey report compiled by someone who had simply bought a franchise, and / or attended a course? I've seen some of the HIP surveyors interviewed on TV - citing the hours being suitable for single mums, the future financial rewards etc - hardly inspires me with confidence as to their motive, experience or value of qualification.

[Stu]

Originally Posted by Jdubya

I refuse to get drawn into this one again. The previous thread was enough methinks

just wanted to be sure you ain't mean me
Good for buyer? Well that all depends if it's properly drafted legislation that the buyer can rely on - if not, then just a waste of time for everyone. Do you rely on the current Govt. to draft something properly?