Yesterday’s news that Property Professionals has gone into administration will leave a large number of Home Inspector candidates that they were training left high and dry. Yet another unwelcomed blow, and one that follows a series of setbacks for the beleaguered Home Inspector.
Encouraged by Government to train and acquire qualification to meet the demand that was expected when the Home Condition Report featured as part of the home information pack, the Home Inspector has for the past year or so been left in limbo facing little prospect of seeing any increase in the very low level of demand for condition reports.
There may it seem however be some light at the end of the tunnel with the establishment of a new organisation known as the Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA). As part of FPIP the RPSA has been introduced to represent the interests of Home Inspectors (whether part or fully qualified and registered).
Upon hearing news of the demise of Property Professionals RPSA has I am told taken the initiative to arrange an emergency meeting to see if they can come up with an immediate solution that will help the people affected.
A Spokesman for RPSA has told me:
‘We are sincerely concerned for the people that have been affected by the Government’s dire treatment of HIs and our members have some good friends amongst them. We are determined to try and achieve for them what they are entitled to – which is support from Government (whether by way of compensation or other means) and a long term and rewarding career in condition reporting.'
Though no guarantee RPSA holds all the answers, it must be reassuring an organisation now exists that is looking to see if it can provide support and direction for the Home Inspector and hopefully ensure the HI does not become a forgotten professional.
The RPSA can be contacted via e-mail at registrations@fpip.org or by telephone 08709 507739.
Encouraged by Government to train and acquire qualification to meet the demand that was expected when the Home Condition Report featured as part of the home information pack, the Home Inspector has for the past year or so been left in limbo facing little prospect of seeing any increase in the very low level of demand for condition reports.
There may it seem however be some light at the end of the tunnel with the establishment of a new organisation known as the Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA). As part of FPIP the RPSA has been introduced to represent the interests of Home Inspectors (whether part or fully qualified and registered).
Upon hearing news of the demise of Property Professionals RPSA has I am told taken the initiative to arrange an emergency meeting to see if they can come up with an immediate solution that will help the people affected.
A Spokesman for RPSA has told me:
‘We are sincerely concerned for the people that have been affected by the Government’s dire treatment of HIs and our members have some good friends amongst them. We are determined to try and achieve for them what they are entitled to – which is support from Government (whether by way of compensation or other means) and a long term and rewarding career in condition reporting.'
Though no guarantee RPSA holds all the answers, it must be reassuring an organisation now exists that is looking to see if it can provide support and direction for the Home Inspector and hopefully ensure the HI does not become a forgotten professional.
The RPSA can be contacted via e-mail at registrations@fpip.org or by telephone 08709 507739.
This enhanced EPC linked to a'loan'- added to energy bills to upgrade dwellings.
ReplyDeleteA none starter - most buyers will not want to to have this additional burden linked to that property added on their energy bills, started by the previous owner. Many will wnat this loan paid off before buying or drop the house price in consequence of it.
The French and some other EU nations give a 'grant' on PV, solar, heat pumps - even wood stoves without requiring payment back.
TB