Property Diligence

UK property guides

Search published area guides and comparisons before you choose a home.

United Kingdom426 published guides
UK overview1 published guide
How-to guides10 published guides
ExplainersExplainer New Build Developer, Across the UK

How to check a new-build developer

Check the company behind the contract, the warranty provider, completed schemes and the written snagging process. The development brand alone is not enough.

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ExplainersExplainer Property Searches, Across the UK

Property searches explained before exchange

The usual search pack covers local-authority, water and drainage, and environmental records. Your conveyancer may add flood, mining or other specialist searches for the property.

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ExplainersExplainer Subsidence, Across the UK

Subsidence checks before buying

Start with the building, then check the ground and mining history. Cracks need professional interpretation because age, position and movement pattern matter.

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Across the UK21 published guides
Birmingham38 published guides
Bristol34 published guides
Cardiff17 published guides
Leeds32 published guides
Liverpool22 published guides
London216 published guides
Manchester35 published guides