Behind every home is a story — and not all of it is visible at a viewing.
Our £49 Property Background Check is a pre-sale or pre-purchase desktop investigation designed to uncover the hidden details that can impact your decision. This is not a building survey — it’s a comprehensive background check that brings together key data from official records and public sources, helping you identify potential red flags early on.
What is Included in the Property Background Check?
You’ll receive concise insights on:
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Title status & tenure (freehold/leasehold; headline lease length & ground rent/service charge where available from public records — we do not disclose personal proprietor details).
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Planning & building control history (applications and approvals relevant to the property).
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Local planning context (e.g., conservation/listed status, Article 4/PD restrictions where applicable).
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Flood risk (rivers, surface water, reservoir) and future climate risk indicators.
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Environmental & ground risks (radon, landfill/mining proximity, known shrinkable clays).
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Energy data (EPC rating and key notes).
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Area profile (transport links, local amenities, nearby schools with Ofsted rating).
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Market context (nearby sales and price trends).
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Useful extras (council tax band, smoke-control zone, broadband/4G/5G availability where published).
How it works?
Purchase online for £49 and provide the property address. Once we receive the full address of the property you’d like us to research, we’ll compile your background check and email the PDF straight to your inbox, usually within 1 working day.
* ​This is a desktop background check, not a building survey or legal advice. Findings rely on information available from official/public sources at the time of compilation and may not identify every issue. Always take your own legal advice and, where appropriate, commission a RICS survey before committing to purchase.