Comprehensive Conveyancing Searches

Our Regulated Local Authority Searches are Search Code compliant and backed by an individual £2m Search Warranty with run-off cover. We personally inspect the relevant entries in the Local Land Charges Register and council records — covering planning applications, building control history, enforcement actions, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, and contaminated land.

Produced by the Coal Authority, this search covers underground coal mining activity, mine entries, open cast mining, and subsidence risk. It also includes Cheshire Brine data — identifying whether a property sits within an area susceptible to brine-related subsidence and confirming whether it falls under the relevant compensation scheme.

We offer both a Searches Direct Regulated Drainage & Water Search and a Water Company-produced search. Regulated reports provide underwritten, guaranteed information covering billing details, water quality, mains water connection, and drainage facilities.

Working with Groundsure, FCI, and Landmark, we supply a broad range of environmental reports for residential, commercial, and agricultural transactions. Each report includes a professional opinion on contaminated land liability, flood risk from multiple sources, radon exposure, and ground stability.

Chancel repair liability is a historical obligation that can require landowners to contribute to the upkeep of a local parish church chancel. Our ChancelCheck® report uses data from The National Archives and geo-rectified historical parish boundary maps to identify whether a property sits within a liable parish.

Common land is subject to specific public rights, including the right to roam. This search confirms the registered status of land in or near a transaction, giving your clients a clear picture of what access rights and limitations apply.

Flooding is one of the most common environmental risks to property in the UK. Our flood risk reports analyze data from the Environment Agency and other specialist bodies to give a clear indication of flood risk from rivers, sea, surface water, and groundwater sources, complete with insurability statements.

Essential for commercial transactions involving corporate entities. We provide full company searches including certificates of incorporation, current appointments, mortgages, charges, and insolvency information obtained directly from Companies House.

Properties in Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Somerset are uniquely affected by historic metalliferous mining (tin, copper, etc.). We provide detailed archival assessments identifying shafts, adits, and historic workings that could pose subsidence risks.

We arrange for accredited local assessors to visit properties and produce Energy Performance Certificates. This service is fully managed by our team from instruction to completion, ensuring compliance with current energy efficiency regulations.

Ensure your clients are fully aware of any major infrastructure projects like High Speed 2 (HS2), Crossrail, or major road schemes that might affect their property value or quiet enjoyment. Our reports measure exact proximity and provide route maps.

Gain insight into the immediate neighbourhood with detailed histories of planning applications, mobile phone mast locations, local amenities, and crime rates. Crucial for buyers wanting a complete picture of an area before committing.