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We wanted to let you know that we have changed our phone number to 0345 163 0888. Please note we are no longer using DX
1st April Pricing Updates
Annual price increases for local authorities, water companies, Coal Authority and GroundSure will be coming into effect on the 1st April 2023.
Residential Chancel Policy
We are making changes to our Searchpoint Residential Chancel Repair insurance policies with effect from 1st February 2023.
Search Price Updates – January 2023
Argyll Environmental, Landmark Environmental, Southern Water and OneSearch Direct are increasing their search prices with effect from 3rd January 2023.
Future Climate Info – Product and Pricing Changes
Chancel Check price increase and other FCI product changes
Landmark & Argyll Price Increases
Landmark and Argyll have announced changes to their report RRPs with effect from 08/02/22
Groundsure Product Improvements
Groundsure pricing review and product updates
Lender Monitor (LM04) Searches
Free LM04 (Lender Monitor) searches can be provided through our partnership with Lexsure. Click here for more information
Local Authority Search Delays
Some Local Authorities are struggling to cope with an increase in workload and the challenges of remote working. Full list of affected LAs and options.
Search News
Important product updates and pricing changes including; Coal Authority Reports, Safemove Commercial Drainage and Water Reports, Landmark Commercial Portfolio and Groundsure Con29M Reports.
January 2020 – Landmark Updates
All the latest updates to Landmark reports including; RiskView Residential, Landmark Flood, Energy & Transportation and increases to RRP.
VAT Guidance, Price Transparency & Search Updates
Law Society issue renewed guidance on VAT treatment of Searches. SRA Target Law Firms on Transparency. New OneSearch Direct Express: no-search indemnity. New FCI Planning Range.
Report On Title Software
Lexsure's Report on Title platform, e-ROT, is now integrated with Searchpoint enabling cases to be automatically set up on the e-ROT platform. No per-report fees (normally £15.00) through our integration. Opt-In required.
Search Updates – July 2019
New FCI Commercial Enviro Reports from £75, New Groundsure Con29M report and Legal Indemnities on Searchpoint
Quote Calculator Update
We’ve made our free quote calculator even better. CONNECT is now simpler, clearer and fully compliant with CLC and SRA guidelines.
Search News – February 2019
Converting Website Enquiries, New Groundsure Reports – CON29M, Homebuyers and Energy & Transportation
Search News – October 2018
Groundsure's Screening & Review, New Ground Report, New Premium Plus Con29M, SRA Transparency Rules, HMLR digitisation of LLC data, Unknown Restrictive Covenants & IPIDs.
Search News – July 2018
HMLR launch centralised, digital Local Land Charges Register, upgrades to Groundsure's AVISTA and Terrafirma launch their version of the official CON29M report.
Cheshire Brine Update
The New Cheshire Salt Search has been created following the removal of Cheshire brine extraction information from the CON29M
Coal Mining Reports
The Coal Authority have announced new pricing effective 16/04/18.
Homebuyers Plus
Groundsure introduce Homebuyers Plus and upgrades to Homescreen, Planning & Flood searches
Search News – Feb 2018
New Searches - Highways, Auction Pack & Homebuyers Plus. Updates to Sitecheck Combined & OneSearch DW
Commercial Enviro Bundle
4 searches including; Enviro, Flood, Planning and Energy & Infrastructure for £299 +vat (save £51)
Terrafirma Mining Searches
New Con29M Compliant Coal and Ground Stability Searches
Groundsure Avista
1 report combining; Contaminated Land, Flood, Ground Stability, Radon, Transportation, Energy & Planning,
Regulated LA & DW searches
Personal (Regulated) Searches Explained
Mining & Subsidence Report
New Mining & Subsidence Report from Landmark
Chancel Insurance £15.95.
No Price Increase following IPT hike
Free Chancel Insurance With Searches
Add Chancel Insurance at no cost to searches
Free Property Screening Report
Free .PDF risks and hazards report for your client.
Automatic HMLR Property Boundaries
Automatic Property Boundary Mapping The Land Registry have recently made available boundary information for all freehold property registered in England and Wales. This is great news for the conveyancer as it means you no
Fracking Update
Landmark ruling for UK shale gas industry The government have approved plans for a new fracking site in Lancashire, overturning the county council’s earlier decision to refuse permission to extract shale gas at the
Award Winning Search Provider
Searchpoint – Award Winning Search Provider We are delighted to announce that we have been recognised as the "Best Conveyancing Application Services Provider" in the 2017 Technology Innovator Awards run by Corporate Vision. Their
Price Comparison
Price Comparison A comparison of search costs via Geodesys and Searchpoint. Official Search Pack Official Local Authority Search (Birmingham) £93.00 Landmark Envirosearch £58.80 Pack Discount £8.00 Pack Price £143.80 Personal (Regulated) Search
RiskView
New Order Landmark RiskView RiskView is an innovative new environmental search from Landmark Information Group. Combining 4 reports into one including; contaminated land, flooding, ground stability and energy & infrastructure, RiskView provides detailed information
Local Authority Searches – Con29 Forms and VAT
Local Authority Searches – Con29 Forms and VAT CON29 Form Revision The Law Society’s revisions to the CON29 forms will still come into force from 4th July. New enquiries have also been added to the forms,
Local Authority Searches & VAT
Local Authority Searches & VAT Updated – 11/02/2016 – HMRC have agreed to delay adding VAT to Local Authority CON 29 searches until 4th July. The new implementation date also coincides with wider changes to
Chancel Repair Liability – still in the dark?
Chancel Repair Liability – still in the dark? Shelley Spyrides, Director at Bryan and Mercer, helps unravel the complexity of Chancel Repair Liability. The ancient Chancel Repair liability, presumed abolished by legislation passed in
Searches Before Contract
Searches Before Contract So just what conveyancing searches should we be making? And what should we be telling clients about the results of the searches we do make? Paul Butt examines a recent negligence
Technology in Conveyancing – Opportunity or Threat?
Technology in Conveyancing – Opportunity or Threat? The technology revolution is transforming conveyancing, from big ideas such as the Land Registry’s ambitious plans for the digitisation of Local Land Charges to online chain management
Conveyancing Negligence Claims – Update
Solicitors today are facing a range of challenges, not least of all is the constant threat of negligence claims and therefore the need to be risk aware. The Modern Conveyancer however has the advantage
Conveyancing Negligence Claims on the Increase?
Conveyancing Negligence Claims on the Increase? Property transactions account for more negligence claims against solicitors than any other type of legal work. Solicitors and Licensed Conveyancers face a difficult balancing act. During the recession,
Understanding Lawyer Checker UNKNOWN result explained
Understanding Lawyer Checker UNKNOWN result explained Lawyer Checker is a fast and convenient way to help safeguard your client’s money against theft by a bogus law firm. It works by cross-referencing the bank account
Guarding against bogus law firms
Guarding against bogus law firms Searchpoint offers practical support in the 21st century battle against bogus law firms. In response to the increasing threat posed by criminals posing as law firms to hijack the
Fraudsters targeting property sellers
Fraudsters targeting property sellers Innocent vendor targeted by cybercrime fraudsters The Daily Telegraph has reported a case detailing identity theft and cyber crime. The victims were the Lupton family from the South East. They
SRA warning notice – Money Laundering
SRA warning notice – Money Laundering The SRA has issued a warning notice concerning anti-money laundering. It reminds the profession of its obligations around potential money laundering activity and how to recognise suspicious transactions.