Home sellers packs 'invite burglars' says Law Society

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Proposed home information packs will leave homeowners vulnerable to "burglars, snoopers and stalkers" if sellers are required to detail security systems, suggests the Law Society.

In particular, the Law Society points out packs ask for details of security systems, defective windows as well as detailed information about the layout and construction of the property. Although HIPs have yet to be approved as part of the Housing Bill, the Law Society warn the requirement on home sellers to provide "very detailed information" on properties and security systems leaves homeowners vulnerable to burglary, intruders and invasion of privacy because any member of the public can insist on getting a particular property’s HIP, whether or not they intend to buy it. This would le...

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