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HiP for listed building?
tcclalel
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Sorry if seems a silly question, but my Grandad needs to downsize and he was worrying about having to pay for the new HiP pack as he says it will look bad for him as he is not allowed to have double glazing etc...
Will he still need a HiP?
Also, does it cost more the bigger the house as he has a 4 bed detached with a granny flat attached?
Thanks in advance
Will he still need a HiP?
Also, does it cost more the bigger the house as he has a 4 bed detached with a granny flat attached?
Thanks in advance
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Yes, he will need a HIP.
Obviously, an older traditionally constructed building with no modern insulation etc is not going to "score" well with regards to energy efficiency. But any buyer will be aware of the limitations imposed on owners of listed buildings and will take this into account.
Have a look at this link for some more information.
The cost of the HIP will vary between providers with some inspectors charging a flat fee and some charging per square metre. The granny flat will probably also cost extra (but not necessarily double)dolce vita's stock reply templates
#1. The people that run these "sell your house and rent back" companies are generally lying thieves and are best avoided
#2. This time next year house prices in general will be lower than they are now
#3. Cheap houses are a good thing not a bad thing0 -
Thanks a lot for the quick reply, can't believe I have even been on the website you linked to tonight and still couldn't find it!
After an hour I gave up and thought I had better post here...0 -
The EPC on my period house, and my sisters was very low. This was not because it actually is but because the inspector is not allowed to move anything like boarded out attics to check for insulation etc. Solid walls rate low but in my experience are warm. I, with a friend who is an EPC inspector have started a hips company and so far buyers of this type of house couldn't care less about the low rating.0
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