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  • 6 April 2009
    A HIP will be required BEFORE the marketing of a home may begin. The Government refers to this as "First Day Marketing".
  • 1st October 2008
    EPCs are required for the Rental Market. All landlords will need to provide an EPC to any prospective tenant. However, there is no need to obtain an EPC for an existing tenant. Once obtained, an EPC will remain valid for up to 10 years. If a valid Energy Performance Certificate still exists when changing tenants no new certificate will be required. This applies to both Private and Social sector Landlords and Tenants.
  • April 2008
    AccuHIP begins trading creating instant complimentary impact upon the market. Estate Agents and Solicitors are impressed with the Quality, the Reliability and the Speed of turnaround. Contact AccuHIP to arrange a HIP.
  • March 2008
    AccuHIP Ltd is incorporated. Relevant software is developed that enables high quality, user friendly HIP packs. The AccuHIP website and binder are designed.
  • February 2008
    AccuRating and Yorkshire Searches identify that their company strategies are aligned and decide to create a single driving force in the HIP market aiming to provide: High Quality HIPs that contain Useful Additional Information and are Delivered on Time.

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Helpful or relevant sites

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  • AccuRating Ltd

    Should you simply want an EPC – for whatever reason – please visit our sister company on this link.

  • Yorkshire Searches

    Should you simply want property searches – for whatever reason – please visit our sister company on this link

  • PCCB

    Ensure that private organisations providing Property Search reports and Home Information Packs comply with the Search Code and the HIP Code

  • IPSA

    The Association of Independent Personal Search Agents is a representative body set up specifically to represent and support personal search agencies across the UK. Operating on a non-profit-making basis we provide a range of services designed to inform and support members in the current fast-changing marketplace

  • Northgate Information Solutions

    is a market leader in providing specialist software, outsourcing and information technology (IT) services to the human resources, local government, education and public safety markets. Northgate, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange, currently employs over 6,000 staff and operates in 46 countries across 5 continents.

    Northgate has been a leading supplier of software solutions to the Energy Efficiency market for over 15 years.

  • The Energy Saving Trust

    is a non-profit organisation, funded both by government and the private sector. This site also assists in finding government energy saving grants.

  • Energy Performance of Buildings

    this is the Governments Communities and Local Government site for Energy Performance Certificates

  • HIP - Energy Performance Certificates and your home

    more government related information on EPCs

  • Wikipedia - Energy Performance Certificate

    Wikipedia’s definition of “What is an EPC”

  • Low Carbon Buildings Programme

    Low Carbon Buildings Grant