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Looks fine, doesn’t it?

Mike Stainsby · 7 October 2026

Looks fine, doesn’t it?

Looks fine, doesn’t it?

And that’s rather the point.

When buying a property, some factors that could influence your decision aren't immediately obvious.

You can view the kitchen.

Walk around the garden.

Check the bedrooms.

Admire the view.

But what about the things you can't see?

Flood risk.
Ground stability.
Mining activity.
Radon.
Contaminated land.
Nearby planning and development.
Other environmental hazards.

Traditionally, buyers can get surprisingly far into a property transaction before some of this information starts to emerge.

By then they've made an offer.

Spent money.

Started making plans.

And probably decided where the sofa is going.

We think there's a better way.

Our Hazard Checker lets homebuyers take an early look at potential risks around a property before getting too far into the transaction.

Because identifying a potential issue doesn't necessarily mean you shouldn't buy the property.

It means you can investigate it, understand it and make an informed decision.

What you can't see can still affect your decision.

And when you're making one of the biggest purchases of your life...

Wouldn't you rather know before you get stung?

🚀 Know sooner. Move faster.
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