In this episode of Moving Home, Uncovered, Dan Hamilton-Charlton explains how sellers can better protect themselves once contracts are exchanged. Using real-world experience, Dan explores why buyer failure at completion is more common than people realise and how ClozeSure fits into a seller’s wider preparation. A practical look at reducing risk, protecting chains, and bringing certainty to the final stages of selling a home.

Dan Hamilton-Charlton explains why relying solely on pinpoint flood data can leave home buyers exposed. Learn how environmental reports from Property Searches Direct use property polygons to reveal surface water and flood risks, and why ordering searches early in your property purchase is crucial to making informed decisions and avoiding costly surprises.

Why do property transactions take so long? Dan Hamilton-Charlton explains the real causes, including unprepared sellers, buyers not financially ready, late risk discovery, fragile chains, and conveyancing delays. Learn how better preparation, early access to searches, and realistic expectations can make buying or selling property faster, smoother, and less stressful.

Why do property transactions take so long? Dan Hamilton-Charlton explains the real causes, including unprepared sellers, buyers not financially ready, late risk discovery, fragile chains, and conveyancing delays. Learn how better preparation, early access to searches, and realistic expectations can make buying or selling property faster, smoother, and less stressful.

The public consultation on reforming the home buying and selling process has now closed. As government moves into a period of analysis and roadmap development, the market enters a natural pause, not in transactions, but in direction.

In this episode of Moving Home, Uncovered, Dan Hamilton-Charlton explains why smart buyers check flood risk and environmental hazards before viewing properties, how hidden risks are often only revealed late in the conveyancing process, and how early access to hazard information can help buyers make better, more informed decisions. Essential listening for anyone buying a home in England or Wales.

Choosing the right property lawyer can make or break your home move. In this episode of Moving Home, Uncovered, Daniel Hamilton-Charlton explains how conveyancing really works, the difference between solicitors and licensed conveyancers, and why high-volume panel conveyancing can lead to delays and poor communication. Learn what questions to ask, how workload affects service, and how to choose a property lawyer who will support your transaction properly.

In this episode, Daniel Hamilton-Charlton shares a real-life story highlighting why it’s critical for buyers and sellers to understand the information in property reports. A cash buyer discovered a major coastal erosion risk in her contract pack — information her conveyancer hadn’t explained. Learn how having direct access to environmental reports early can help you make informed decisions, avoid last-minute shocks, and keep your transaction on track.

Chancel repair liability — what is it, and how can it affect your property purchase? In this episode of Moving Home, Uncovered, Daniel Hamilton-Charlton explains why so many buyers end up paying too much for chancel repair searches, how a simple chancel repair insurance policy can protect you for just £25, and why taking control early can save you time, money, and stress. Essential listening for anyone buying a home in England or Wales.

Selling a home isn’t just about presentation, it’s about preparation. In this episode of Moving Home, Uncovered, Dan explains why so many property sales fall apart after a sale is agreed, and how poor legal preparation by sellers often leads to delays, frustration, and failed transactions. You’ll learn what it really means to be contract ready, why buyers lose confidence when paperwork takes too long, and how better preparation can help a sale progress faster and more smooth

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