IPSA MEMBERS HELP STREAMLINE CONVEYANCING PROCESS

Posted on March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 by admin

Whilst last week’s announcement regarding the extension of the SDLT holiday was welcomed by many, the news was not universally applauded. Countless conveyancing firms have been stretched to their limits over recent months and were looking towards April as a time to be able to reflect, regroup and revitalise their exhausted teams. IPSA Searches, a recently launched brand falling under the umbrella of IPSA (the Association of Independent Personal Search Agents), is uniquely placed to comment as...

Christmas Opening Hours

Posted on December 13, 2019 by admin

Please note that our office is closed for Christmas and New Year from 17:00 on Monday 23rd December and will re-open at 09:00 on Thursday 2nd January. Please submit all searches before 17:00 on Wednesday 11th December to guarantee returns before Christmas. We hope you have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The New Groundsure CON29M

Posted on February 20, 2019February 20, 2019 by admin

The Groundsure CON29M Official Coal Mining Search – Residential brought to you by Groundsure under Law Society license using official Coal Authority data. The residential report answers all of the official 11 questions requested in Law Society Guidance Notes (2018) and has additional information should the property fall within the Cheshire Brine Compensation area and offers extra peace of mind, protection and security via a comprehensive £100k Coal Search Report Insurance Poli...

New Product Now Available – Cheshire Salt Search

Posted on February 20, 2019February 20, 2019 by admin

Groundsure is proud to announce the brand new Cheshire Salt Search report in partnership with the Cheshire Brine Subsidence Compensation Board. The Cheshire Salt Search report is a Law Society requirement on subsidence risk due to brine extraction in Cheshire. Much of Cheshire is at increased risk of subsidence due to the presence of brine and previous mining practices, and the extent of this risk is not always identifiable by proximity to mines. In addition, previous compensation payouts mean ...

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Drainage & Water Searches

Posted on October 6, 2014May 25, 2018 by admin

The CON29DW Drainage and Water Search provides comprehensive data on sewer connection status, water supply and charging arrangements, and is recommended by the Law Society as essential in all conveyancing transactions. The drainage part of the search looks at all the following: Whether surface water and/or and foul sewage drains away properly to a public sewer. If any of the sewers within the proximity of the property are subject to an adoption agreement and if so what stage of ...

Local Authority Searches

Posted on October 6, 2014May 25, 2018 by admin

PSS provides a professional, reliable and speedier alternative to requesting these searches directly from your Local Authority. Our fully compliant reports are presented in a Con29 format and includes the following: All Local Land Charges entries All planning decisions (including pending applications) The provision of building regulation decisions Planning designations and proposals up to a radius of 200m Road adoption status Highway schemes Traffic schemes And...