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The Ground Report
A look at the Ground Report and why everyone buying a home should get one.

Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Nov 30, 20225 min read


Introducing the Envirosearch Residential Report
A look at the Envirosearch Residential Environmental Report from Landmark.
Giving you a look at the content, what is covered.

Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Nov 14, 20222 min read


What environmental hazards are present at a property you want to buy?
An introduction to our Hazard Checker service on our website to help home buyers become more aware of environmental hazards

Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Nov 9, 20222 min read


Drainage & Water Reports. What are they and why do you need one?
Follow us by subscribing on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@propertysearchesdirect Buy a report here: https://www.propertysearches...

Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Nov 6, 20223 min read


What is the difference between a Regulated and Official Local Authority Search?
A video to explain the differences between a Regulated and an Official Local Authority Search

Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Nov 5, 20222 min read


Why and when to get involved with Searches and what can we do to help your next property purchase?
Useful Links: Hazard Checker - https://www.propertysearchesdirect.co.uk/hazard-checker Environmental Reports -...

Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Nov 2, 20226 min read


Knowledge is power!
Know the potential hazards at the start of a transaction. Don't wait weeks for your purchase to get derailed by information you can have now

Mike Stainsby
Oct 26, 20222 min read


Why do home buyers expect things to be quicker?
How to take charge of your house purchase and be more informed earlier in the transaction.

Mike Stainsby
Jun 7, 20222 min read


Reality Check - Why we do what we do for home movers.
Reality Check - Why we do what we do for home movers. Did you know that it takes a conveyancer, on average, 6.5 weeks to order the searches?

Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Aug 29, 20212 min read


We are 100% Paperless for good reasons
We are a 100% Paperless Business. Want to know why?

Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
May 29, 20212 min read


Consumer sound bites (that speak volumes)
These are all real excerpts taken from our Trustpilpot reviews and provide us with the affirmation that we are on the right track.

Mike Stainsby
Apr 23, 20212 min read


Upfront data, don't just take our word for it, what 'Bold Legal Group' have to say on the subject.
Upfront data, don't just take our word for it, what 'Bold Legal Group' have to say on the subject.

Rob Hailstone
Apr 20, 20215 min read


'22 weeks to complete....it's ridiculous'
In a recent BBC Radio 4 interview on 'You & Yours' Beth Rudolf, Director of Delivery at the Conveyancing Association, agrees that current...

Mike Stainsby
Apr 9, 20211 min read


Reasons why homebuyers should insist on having a Terrafirma Ground Report
Reasons why homebuyers should insist on having a Terrafirma Ground Report

Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Mar 29, 20211 min read


The pitfalls of living with historic mining risk
In 2012, eight homes in the town had to be evacuated due to a mine entry collapse on Howbank Road. Homeowners spent over 5 weeks in...

Tim Longden - Terrafirma Account Manager
Mar 12, 20214 min read


Hackney Council Cyber Attack Update
Hackney Council have stated that they are not going to be able to provide a personal search service for the foreseeable future given that...

Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Feb 22, 20212 min read


This can help get your purchase over the line in time
Time is running out for many property transactions in light of the SDLT Relief deadline fast approaching.

Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Feb 17, 20211 min read


Why are you waiting for your Searches?
Conveyancers work in a highly regulated environment and are duty bound to follow strict protocols before spending client monies. They may

Mike Stainsby
Feb 2, 20212 min read


The SDLT ‘Cliff Edge’ is just one of thousands, isn’t it?
Every time a property transaction is agreed, both sides have expectations of timescale. These expectations could be based around any ....

Daniel Hamilton-Charlton
Feb 2, 20213 min read


Why we do, what we do.
The current process of moving home in the UK is generally accepted as 'not fit for purpose' it is time consuming, stressful and costly with

Mike Stainsby
Jan 21, 20213 min read
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