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# OneSearch

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## Posts

- [The cost of quiet stress: what your Search Provider Scorecard result is really telling you](https://onesearch.direct/news/the-cost-of-quiet-stress-what-your-search-provider-scorecard-result-is-really-telling-you/) - I read recently about a term in psychology called the 'normalisation of deviance'. It describes what happens when teams repeatedly encounter a problem, nothing catastrophic comes of it, and so the problem gradually becomes accepted as the norm.
- [Five Minutes On… Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects/) - Here's what makes a project an NSIP, and why that matters for anything nearby.
- [Five Minutes On… Land Compensation Act Claims](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-land-compensation-act-claims/) - Outstanding Notices is the CON29’s catch-all, and one of its least understood entries.
- [Five Minutes On… Outstanding Notices](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-outstanding-notices/) - Outstanding Notices is the CON29’s catch-all, and one of its least understood entries.
- [The friction you've stopped noticing](https://onesearch.direct/news/the-friction-youve-stopped-noticing/) - By Elizabeth Jarvis, Managing Director, OneSearch There's a particular kind of underperformance that's hard to see from the inside. It doesn't announce itself, and it doesn't cause a catastrophic failure that forces a reckoning. It just accumulates, quietly, consistently, until it becomes the background noise of your working day. And then you stop hearing it.
- [The Power of Community in Law](https://onesearch.direct/news/the-power-of-community-in-law/) - By Claire Slade, Business Development Manager, OneSearch Claire Slade reflects on her conversation with Rebecca Bidwell and a new chapter for Ladies of Law. A couple of weeks ago, I sat down with Rebecca Bidwell, the new CEO of Ladies of Law, for a podcast I’d been looking forward to for some time. What started
- [Preparing for upfront information: Introducing Sales Pack Ready](https://onesearch.direct/news/preparing-for-upfront-information-introducing-sales-pack-ready/) - The conversation around upfront information is gathering pace. The Government Home Buying and Selling Reform, industry collaboration and growing consumer expectations are all pointing towards a future where more property information is available earlier in the transaction process. While the detail and timing of future reforms will continue to evolve, the direction of travel is
- [A new chapter begins: two years of OneSearch & Ladies of Law](https://onesearch.direct/news/a-new-chapter-begins-two-years-of-onesearch-ladies-of-law/) - When we announced our partnership with Ladies of Law on International Women's Day 2024, it felt like the start of something genuinely meaningful.
- [The trends that shaped the residential property market in Q2 2026](https://onesearch.direct/news/the-trends-that-shaped-the-residential-property-market-in-q2-2026/) - Residential market remains stable but restrained as lower transaction volumes continue to be a long-term trend
- [Climate risk insight is now part of everyday due diligence for clients](https://onesearch.direct/news/climate-risk-insight-is-now-part-of-everyday-due-diligence-for-clients/) - Climate considerations are becoming embedded in conveyancing but timing and consistency remain key challenges. Our parent company Landmark's latest climate change market research shows: 81% of property professionals now treat climate risk as core due diligence. 75% say risks are identified too late to prevent disruption in many transactions. Responsibility is still shared across stakeholders
- [We want to hear from you - introducing our new customer feedback page](https://onesearch.direct/news/we-want-to-hear-from-you/)
- [OneSearch joins the Project 28 Charter: Working together to reshape the homebuying process](https://onesearch.direct/news/onesearch-joins-project-28-charter/) - The property industry has long recognised the need for a faster, more transparent and more predictable homebuying process. That's why organisations from across the transaction chain have come together to support Project 28: A Charter for faster, more certain property transactions - an industry-wide initiative focused on reducing the time from sale agreed to exchange
- [The Government's Home Buying and Selling Reforms: what they mean for conveyancers](https://onesearch.direct/news/the-governments-home-buying-and-selling-reforms-what-they-mean-for-conveyancers/) - The MHCLG has today announced a broad reform programme, shaped in collaboration with industry, to transform the home buying and selling process in England
- [Five Minutes On… The Government's Home Buying and Selling Reforms](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-the-governments-home-buying-and-selling-reforms/) - On Friday 19th June 2026, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announced a package of reforms, shaped in collaboration with industry, to transform the property transaction process in England and Wales.
- [Five Minutes On… Drainage Searches](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-drainage-searches/) - A drainage search tells you how a property connects to the public sewer network, and what restrictions that places on development. Here's why it matters.
- [Five Minutes On… Scheduled Ancient Monuments](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-scheduled-ancient-monuments/) - What is a scheduled ancient monument, and why does it matter? Learn the impact on property transactions and key checks for conveyancers.
- [Four Real Risks That Could Stall Your Next Transaction](https://onesearch.direct/news/four-real-risks-that-could-stall-your-next-transaction/) - Every conveyancer knows the feeling. The file is progressing well, deadlines are manageable, and then something surfaces in the search data that doesn't quite fit. A conflicting record. A missing detail. A query that arrives too late to resolve cleanly. These moments rarely come from nowhere. More often they're the predictable consequence of a gap
- [What is the Safe Harbour standard?](https://onesearch.direct/news/what-is-the-safe-harbour-standard/) - “Safe Harbour.” We hear this term thrown around in conveyancing teams a lot, but what does it really mean? And is it something you have to do?
- [Rising AML failures, tougher scrutiny - what it means for your firm in 2026](https://onesearch.direct/news/rising-aml-failures-tougher-scrutiny-what-it-means-for-your-firm-in-2026/) - The SRA's latest AML report marks a clear shift in enforcement. More inspections, more failures, and far less tolerance for poor compliance.
- [Five Minutes On… Tipping Off](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-tipping-off/) - In 2023, a solicitor was convicted for the first time ever for tipping off, alerting a client that they were under investigation for money laundering. It was a landmark moment.
- [Conquer conveyancing compliance with our AML Guide](https://onesearch.direct/news/conquer-conveyancing-compliance-with-our-aml-guide/) - We are delighted with the response to OneSearch AML since we unveiled the product two years ago; we hope you’ve had the opportunity to explore yourselves into the solutions it can provide your firm when it comes to managing risk and protecting your firm. We understand the world of Anti Money Laundering can seem overwhelming
- [What is the true cost of AML for conveyancers?](https://onesearch.direct/news/what-is-the-true-cost-of-aml-for-conveyancers/) - Are you feeling the weight of Anti-Money Laundering compliance? You're not alone.
- [Five minutes on… International AML Checks](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-international-aml-checks/) - Conveyancing transactions involving overseas clients carry a higher inherent risk of money laundering and come with a higher bar for due diligence.
- [Five minutes on...The Digital ID Standard](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-digital-id-standard/) - Digital identity verification is now standard practice in conveyancing. However, the technology behind it, including biometrics, NFC chip reading, and liveness detection, is not always well understood.
- [Five minutes on… Remote Identity Verification](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-remote-identity-verification/) - Remote ID checks are now standard practice in conveyancing. Understand how digital identity verification works, what's compliant, and what to look out for.
- [Five minutes on… PEPs and Sanctions](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-peps-and-sanctions/) - Identifying politically exposed persons and sanctioned individuals is a core AML obligation, but it is one where the rules have recently shifted.
- [Five minutes on… Ongoing Monitoring](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-ongoing-monitoring/) - In the ever-evolving world of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), ongoing monitoring plays a crucial role in mitigating risks and ensuring compliance. This is especially true in the realm of conveyancing, where large sums of money are changing hands.
- [Five Minutes On… Firm-Wide AML Obligations](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-firm-wide-aml-obligations/) - AML compliance is not just about checking individual clients. Every firm in the regulated sector must also have a set of firm-level obligations in place that are documented, approved, and actively maintained.
- [Five Minutes On… The DVS Trust Framework](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-the-dvs-trust-framework/) - Digital identity verification has been quietly reshaping how conveyancers carry out AML checks for several years. In December 2025, it took a significant step forward: the Digital Verification Services Trust Framework became law.
- [Five Minutes On… Source of Funds](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-source-of-funds/) - Source of funds checks are a core part of AML due diligence, yet they remain one of the areas where conveyancing firms most commonly fall short.
- [Five Minutes On… AML Risk Assessments](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-aml-risk-assessments/) - Risk assessments are the foundation of AML compliance and, according to the SRA, the area where law firms most commonly get it wrong.
- [The stress behind the sale: understanding what your clients are really going through](https://onesearch.direct/news/the-stress-behind-the-sale-understanding-what-your-clients-are-really-going-through/) - By the time a transaction starts to slow, most people have already spent weeks worrying; about timings, about money, about whether everything will fall apart at the last hurdle. That anxiety doesn’t disappear. It builds, and sooner or later, it comes to you.
- [Absorbing it: the emotional cost of managing client anxiety](https://onesearch.direct/news/absorbing-it-the-emotional-cost-of-managing-client-anxiety/) - You've done the work. You've filed everything correctly. But the transaction is slow, the client is anxious, and every time your phone rings you already know why. You handle it. You move on. You do the same thing on the next file.
- [Fewer surprises, fewer fall-throughs: why upfront information matters more than ever](https://onesearch.direct/news/fewer-surprises-fewer-fall-throughs-why-upfront-information-matters-more-than-ever/) - Uncertainty isn't new to the housing market, but in 2026 it feels closer to the surface. Affordability pressures, shifting mortgage conditions, and broader economic headwinds mean buyers and sellers are hesitating for longer and thinking harder before committing.
- [Five Minutes On… Drainage & Sewerage Constraints](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-drainage-sewerage-constraints/) - Drainage and sewerage issues can affect planning consent, development potential, and mortgage lending. Here's what a drainage search reveals and when it matters
- [Five Minutes On… The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-the-leasehold-and-freehold-reform-act/) - The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act introduces significant changes for buyers and sellers of leasehold property. Here's a clear breakdown of what's changed.
- [Five minutes on... The Cash Buyer Landscape](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-the-cash-buyer-landscape/) - Cash buyers are reshaping the UK property market. Here's what conveyancers need to understand about the risks, pace, and due diligence around cash purchases.
- [Five Minutes On… Noise Abatement](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-noise-abatement/) - Noise abatement zones place legal restrictions on sound levels and can affect commercial and residential properties alike. Here's what to check and when to flag it.
- [Five Minutes On… Completion Notices](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-completion-notices/) - A completion notice can trigger business rates liability on an unoccupied property. Here's what they are, when they're served, and what conveyancers should know.
- [Five Minutes On… Houses in Multiple Occupation](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-houses-in-multiple-occupation/) - HMO licensing adds a layer of compliance that buyers and lenders need to understand. Here's what a conveyancer needs to check when acting on an HMO purchase.
- [Five Minutes On… Enforcement Notices](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-enforcement-notices/) - An enforcement notice attached to a property can create serious legal obligations for a new owner. Here's what to look for and how to advise clients.
- [Five Minutes On… Light Obstruction Notices](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-light-obstruction-notices/) - A light obstruction notice can affect a neighbour's rights to natural light. Here's what they are and when they matter in conveyancing
- [Five Minutes On… Building Regulations](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-building-regulations/) - Unpermitted building works without sign-off can cause serious problems at sale. Here's what to check, what certificates to request, and when to raise concerns.
- [Five Minutes On… Biodiversity Net Gain](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-biodiversity-net-gain/) - Biodiversity net gain is now a mandatory part of the planning process. Here's what it means for development sites and how it affects conveyancing transactions.
- [Five Minutes On... Assets of Community Value](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-assets-of-community-value/) - An ACV listing gives local communities the right to bid on a property before it's sold. Here's what it means for transactions and how to spot one early.
- [Five Minutes On… Commons Registration & Village Greens](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-commons-registration-village-greens/) - Registered common land and village greens carry significant legal protections that can affect development and access. Here's what conveyancers need to check.
- [Five Minutes On… Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-areas-of-outstanding-natural-beauty/) - Properties in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty face tighter planning restrictions than most. Here's what an AONB designation means for buyers and developers.
- [Five Minutes On… Public Rights of Way](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-public-rights-of-way/) - A public right of way crossing a property can affect privacy, development potential, and value. Here's how to identify them and what to tell your client.
- [Five Minutes On… Tree Preservation Orders](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-tree-preservation-orders/) - Buying in a conservation area comes with restrictions on alterations and development. Know what applies, what requires consent, and how to advise clients.
- [Five Minutes On… Conservation Areas](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-conservation-areas/) - Buying in a conservation area comes with restrictions on alterations and development. Know what applies, what requires consent, and how to advise clients.
- [Five Minutes On… Smoke Control Areas](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-smoke-control-areas/) - Properties in smoke control areas are subject to strict restrictions on fuel burning. Here's how to identify them and what it means for your client.
- [Five Minutes On… Radon Gas](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-radon-gas/) - Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that poses serious health risks in certain areas. Find out how to assess exposure and advise clients correctly.
- [Five Minutes On… Restrictive Covenants](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-restrictive-covenants/) - An undisclosed restrictive covenant can derail a sale or expose your client to legal action. Here's what they are, how to find them, and what to do.
- [The 41% Problem: Why Bad Data is Costing Conveyancers Half Their Day](https://onesearch.direct/news/the-41-percent-problem-why-bad-data-is-costing-conveyancers-half-their-day/) - Poor data costs conveyancers nearly half their working day. Discover why data integrity — not speed — is the real driver of smoother, faster, more predictable property transactions.
- [Five Minutes On… Ground Instability & Sinkhole Risk](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-ground-instability-sinkhole-risk/) - Sinkholes and unstable ground pose serious risks to buyers and lenders alike. Find out how to identify affected areas and what searches to recommend.
- [Five Minutes On... Subsidence and Mining](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-subsidence-and-mining/) - Historic mining activity and ground movement can seriously affect a property's stability and insurability. Know what to search for and when to flag it.
- [Five Minutes On… Chancel Repair Liability](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-chancel-repair-liability/) - Chancel repair liability can land buyers with unexpected repair bills running into thousands. Here's how to identify the risk and what to recommend.
- [Five minutes on... Gazumping](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-gazumping/) - Gazumping leaves buyers exposed and transactions at risk. Understand what it means, when it happens, and how to advise clients who face it.
- [Five minutes on... Untangling Japanese knotweed](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-untangling-japanese-knotweed/) - Japanese knotweed can halt a mortgage, reduce property value, and trigger legal liability. Here's what conveyancers need to know before exchange.
- [Landmark Residential Property Trends Report Q1 ‘26 – April 2026](https://onesearch.direct/news/landmark-residential-property-trends-report-q1-26-april-2026/) - The property market is showing resilience but global pressures and affordability constraints are hampering home moving activity. Supply and early activity are rising, but it remains a buyer’s market, with listing volumes not translating into completed transactions yet.
- [Five Minutes On… World Heritage Sites](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-world-heritage-sites/) - There are over thirty World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom - from the Giant’s Causeway to Stonehenge, from Bath’s Georgian cityscape to the industrial valleys of South Wales.
- [Five Minutes On… Section 257 Footpath Diversions](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-section-257-footpath-diversions/) - Public footpaths are a much -loved feature of the English and Welsh countryside - but they don’t always stay where they started.
- [Five Minutes On… Wind & Solar Farm Proximity](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-wind-solar-farm-proximity/) - The UK’s renewable energy landscape has expanded dramatically in recent years, and with it the number of homes that sit within sight - or earshot - of a wind or solar installation.
- [Five Minutes On… Permitted Development Rights](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-permitted-development-rights/) - Not every change to a home requires a planning application. In England, a set of automatic permissions - known as permitted development rights - allows homeowners to carry out certain works without needing approval from their local planning authority.
- [Five Minutes On… Energy Infrastructure](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-energy-infrastructure/) - Buying a home near an overhead power line, electricity substation or gas pipeline is more common than many buyers realise.
- [Five Minutes On… Planning Conditions](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-planning-conditions/) - Planning permission is often spoken about as though it’s a simple yes or no; either the council approved it or they didn’t.
- [Five Minutes On… The CON29 Optional Questions](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-the-con29-optional-questions/) - Most buyers know a local search is happening somewhere in the background of their conveyance. Far fewer know there’s a second layer of questions their conveyancer can ask.
- [Small errors, big repercussions: Why Stamp Duty Land Tax remains a major headache for conveyancers](https://onesearch.direct/news/why-stamp-duty-land-tax-remains-a-major-headache-for-conveyancers/) - SDLT has long been a headache for property conveyancers and solicitors, thanks to increasingly complex rules and reliefs.
- [SDLT Uncovered: The Truth Behind Common Misconceptions (and What You Should Say to Clients)](https://onesearch.direct/news/sdlt-uncovered-the-truth-behind-common-misconceptions-and-what-you-should-say-to-clients/) - Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is one of the most misunderstood areas of property law – and one of the most frequently misquoted by clients.
- [Five Minutes On… The New TA6](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-the-new-ta6/) - If you’re advising a buyer, the new TA6 is less about what’s asked, and more about what isn’t.
- [Is Your SDLT Process Ready for May? What conveyancers need to know about the 2026 Finance Bill](https://onesearch.direct/news/is-your-sdlt-process-ready-for-may-what-conveyancers-need-to-know-about-the-2026-finance-bill/) - Change is coming to the way firms handle SDLT submissions, and while the full impact will vary from team to team, it’s something every conveyancer should have on their radar before May. For most practices, SDLT has long been a familiar, end‑of‑transaction step: reliable, predictable, and rarely the part that causes delays. But with new
- [Five Minutes On… Sites of Special Scientific Interest](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-sites-of-special-scientific-interest/) - An SSSI designation can seriously affect what a buyer can do with a property. Here's what to check, what to advise, and when to recommend a specialist search.
- [Five Minutes On… Nutrient Neutrality](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-nutrient-neutrality/) - Nutrient neutrality has quietly become one of the most significant blockers in residential conveyancing, stalling new build transactions across 74 local planning authority areas in England.
- [Five Minutes On… Coastal Erosion](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-coastal-erosion/) - England has some of the fastest eroding coastlines in Europe. Unlike flooding, there is no insurance product for coastal erosion - and no compensation when land is lost. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.
- [Five Minutes On… HS2](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-hs2/) - Few infrastructure projects in British history have shaped, disrupted, and divided property markets quite like High Speed 2.
- [Five Minutes On… Highways Adoption](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-highways-adoption/) - When we buy a new‑build home, they usually assume the road outside will work like any other: maintained by the council, gritted in winter, streetlights replaced
- [Championing Female Talent: OneSearch’s Commitment to Equality and Opportunity](https://onesearch.direct/news/championing-female-talent-onesearchs-commitment-to-equality-and-opportunity/) - International Women’s Day 2026 invites us to recognise achievements and reaffirm our dedication to equality and progress. The theme, “Give to Gain,” perfectly reflects our belief at OneSearch that shared knowledge and mutual support make us stronger as a team, and as an industry. When we support one another, we don’t just fill roles; we
- [From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: AI’s Role in Modern Conveyancing](https://onesearch.direct/news/from-bottlenecks-to-breakthroughs-ais-role-in-modern-conveyancing/) - The last few years have completely reshaped the way residential conveyancers work. What was once considered futuristic - even a little overwhelming - has now become part of the everyday fabric of legal practice. AI is no longer a premium feature reserved for big-city firms with specialist innovation teams. It’s now being used by sole
- [Why data integrity is the cornerstone of faster, safer property transactions](https://onesearch.direct/news/why-data-integrity-is-the-cornerstone-of-faster-safer-property-transactions/) - One theme which stands out from Landmark’s latest residential property market research is that data integrity is no longer a back-office concern, it’s a front-line priority. In an industry where speed, certainty and compliance define success, the quality and accessibility of property data could make or break a transaction. Why data integrity matters Every conveyancer
- [Property Trends 2026: Why the industry is increasingly focused on gaining greater certainty](https://onesearch.direct/news/property-trends-2026-why-the-industry-is-increasingly-focused-on-gaining-greater-certainty/) - As 2026 rolls on, the residential property market finds itself at an important juncture. Following several years marked by fluctuating activity, shifting consumer sentiment and operational pressure across the transaction pipeline, one priority is now shared across professionals: the need for greater certainty in property transactions. This theme sits at the centre of Landmark’s latest
- [Five Minutes On… Traffic Regulation Orders](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-traffic-regulation-orders/) - When you’re digging into local authority data during a property transaction, Traffic Regulation Orders - or TROs - often appear in reports but can seem a bit abstract.
- [Five Minutes On… Road and Rail Schemes](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-road-and-rail-schemes/) - Road and rail schemes are the big‑ticket cousins of local traffic measures - larger, louder, and often involving more high‑vis jackets than you previously thought existed.
- [Five Minutes On… Areas of Special Control of Advertisements](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-areas-of-special-control-of-advertisements/) - Areas of Special Control of Advertisements - often shortened to ASCAs - are one of those quiet pieces of planning legislation that clients seldom hear about until a sign, board or fascia change suddenly needs consent. For properties in sensitive or scenic areas, Areas of Special Control of Advertisements can significantly restrict what can be
- [Five Minutes On… Brownfield Land](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-brownfield-land/) - Brownfield land is a term that comes up often during conveyancing, especially when clients are thinking about redevelopment potential or long‑term value. It’s a simple concept on the surface, but one that’s frequently misunderstood. This short blog gives you the essentials: what brownfield land is, why it matters, and how it affects property decisions. Wellies
- [Five Minutes On… Stopping Up Orders](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-stopping-up-orders/) - Stopping Up Orders aren’t something most buyers have heard of, but they play a surprisingly important role in property transactions... especially where access, redevelopment, or changes to the highway are involved.
- [Five Minutes On… Civil Aviation Safeguarding](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-civil-aviation-safeguarding/) - Civil Aviation Safeguarding is one of those planning and development considerations that buyers often never hear about until it affects their extension plans, rooftop installations or redevelopment proposals.
- [Five Minutes On… Local Development Plans](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-local-development-plans/) - Local Development Plans quietly shape the places we live, work, and build, long before foundations are poured or planning applications reach committee.
- [Five Minutes On… the New Towns Act](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-the-new-towns-act/) - If you’ve seen headlines about “twelve new towns”, you might be wondering what exactly the New Towns Act is... and more importantly, whether it has anything to do with your house purchase.
- [Five Minutes On… Highways Agreements](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-highways-agreements/) - Highways Agreements may not be the most glamorous part of a property transaction, but they play a vital role in shaping how new developments connect to the wider world.
- [Five Minutes On… Community Infrastructure Levy](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-community-infrastructure-levy/) - When development happens, someone needs to pay for the roads, schools, parks and services that help an area cope with growth. That’s where the Community Infrastructure Levy comes in: a tool used by many local authorities to collect a standardised financial contribution from developers.
- [Five Minutes On… Article Four Directions](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-article-four-directions/) - When you think about planning controls, your mind probably jumps to Conservation Areas or Listed Buildings. But there’s another important tool councils use to protect the character of an area: the Article Four Direction.
- [Five Minutes On… Local Land Charges](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-local-land-charges/) - When you’re moving through a property transaction, Local Land Charges (LLCs) sit quietly in the background... but they’re doing a lot of heavy lifting.
- [Five Minutes On... Traffic Schemes](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-traffic-schemes/) - Traffic schemes may not sound glamorous (unless you’re the sort of person who gets excited by bollard spacing), but they play a huge role in shaping neighbourhoods — and, by extension, the experience of living, working or investing in a property.
- [Five Minutes On… Flood Risk](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-flood-risk/) - Flood risk is one of the most important environmental considerations in any property transaction. It affects insurance, mortgageability, future development, and sometimes the long‑term comfort of simply living in the home.
- [Five Minutes On… Listed Buildings](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-listed-buildings/) - If you’ve ever browsed a property listing and spotted the words 'Grade II listed', you might have felt a mix of excitement and mild panic. After all, buying a piece of history sounds wonderful…
- [Five Minutes On… Compulsory Purchase Orders](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-compulsory-purchase-orders/) - Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) are one of the more powerful and technical tools available to public bodies, but they play an essential role in delivering new homes, infrastructure and regeneration projects.
- [Five Minutes On… Section 106 agreements](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-section-106-agreements/) - When development happens, someone needs to pay for the roads, schools, parks and services that help an area cope with growth. That’s where the Community Infrastructure Levy comes in: a tool used by many local authorities to collect a standardised financial contribution from developers.
- [Five Minutes On… Contaminated Land](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-contaminated-land/) - Contaminated land is one of those phrases that can make buyers sit up a little straighter... usually because it sounds like something lifted from an ITV crime drama rather than a property report.
- [OneSearch partners with 4Stamp to eliminate SDLT risk and streamline transactions](https://onesearch.direct/news/onesearch-partners-with-4stamp/) - Property professionals can now enjoy greater confidence and peace of mind in every transaction, thanks to OneSearch’s new partnership with 4Stamp: the definitive SDLT solution. From today, OneSearch customers can manage and track their post-completion SDLT and LTT calculations directly within our platform, alongside local authority searches, environmental reports, and other essential conveyancing tools. This
- [The heart of OneSearch: The dedicated team behind our unwavering customer service](https://onesearch.direct/news/the-heart-of-onesearch/) - In the conveyancing world, your business is only as strong as the support behind it. While technology and data are crucial, a true partnership has people at its foundation. Today, on the fourth day of National Customer Service Week, we're celebrating the heartbeat of our business: the OneSearch customer service team. They're not just a
- [Five Minutes On… The Use Classes System](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-the-use-classes-system/) - Understanding how land and buildings are categorised is a key part of navigating planning rules in England and Wales.
- [Five Minutes On… Lawful Development Certificates](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-lawful-development-certificates/) - When you’re planning work on a property, one of the biggest questions is often a simple one: do I need planning permission for this? In many cases the answer is clear.
- [Five Minutes On… Air Quality Management Areas](https://onesearch.direct/news/five-minutes-on-air-quality-management-areas/) - Another important designation sits quietly in the background of many conveyancing transactions: Air Quality Management Areas, or AQMAs.
- [7 reasons conveyancers choose OneSearch Prime](https://onesearch.direct/news/7-reasons-conveyancers-choose-onesearch-prime/) - Local Authority Searches are a cornerstone of every property transaction, but not all searches deliver the same level of clarity, consistency, and reliability. Variations in council processes can lead to delays and confusion - something no conveyancer wants when deadlines are looming. That’s why thousands of professionals across the UK trust OneSearch Prime, our flagship
- [Paving the way for smarter residential conveyancing in 2026](https://onesearch.direct/news/paving-the-way-for-smarter-residential-conveyancing-in-2026/) - Conveyancing is evolving faster than ever. Our latest residential market research, Paving the way for smarter residential conveyancing in 2026, reveals how technology is transforming your day-to-day work, helping you deliver smarter, faster, and more certain transactions. Here’s a snapshot of what’s inside: 86% of conveyancers agree digitisation and automation have improved customer experience. 78%
- [A Fresh New Look: How Our Updated OneSearch DW Report Makes Insights Clearer Than Ever](https://onesearch.direct/news/how-our-updated-onesearch-dw-report-makes-insights-clearer-than-ever/) - Clear drainage and water insights are foundational to confident conveyancing. Every minute spent interpreting a dense report is time lost elsewhere in a transaction.
- [Landmark Residential Property Trends Report Q4 ‘25 – January 2026](https://onesearch.direct/news/landmark-residential-property-trends-report-q4-25-january-2026/) - Widespread “wait-and-see" approach to home-moving in Q4 2025 leaves market on pause. Our Q4 2025 Property Trends Report indicates that speculation around the Autumn Budget slowed residential market activity in the final quarter of the year. In England and Wales, listings and completions dropped 7% and 6% year‑on‑year, while SSTC and search orders saw steeper
- [A Year of Connections: OneSearch and PropertyFace2Face](https://onesearch.direct/news/a-year-of-connections-onesearch-and-propertyface2face/) - 2025 has been a year of meaningful networking and collaboration, and there’s nowhere more engaged in networking than the Midlands. Through our partnership with networking group, PropertyFace2Face (PF2F), OneSearch proudly sponsored and co-hosted five vibrant Curry Club lunch events that brought property and construction professionals together in Leicester, Nottingham, and Derby. These gatherings weren’t just
- [OneSearch Christmas Opening Times](https://onesearch.direct/news/christmas-2025-opening-times/) - Please be advised our Christmas opening times are as follows: Our office will close on Wednesday, 24 December at 12:30 PM and reopen on Friday, 2 January at 8:30 AM. We’d like to take this opportunity to wish you a joyful festive season and a successful year ahead. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward
- [The Real Cost of Missing Data Pieces (...And How Our Triple Check Fixes It)](https://onesearch.direct/news/the-real-cost-of-missing-data-pieces/) - In conveyancing, it only takes one piece of flawed or unverified data to turn a smooth transaction into a costly nightmare. The real cost of dealing with fragmented search results isn't just wasted time; it’s the threat of disputes, liabilities, and fall-throughs that erode confidence and damage your firm's reputation. If you’re tired of spending
- [Green fields, hidden risks: Why the SiteSolutions Farm report is vital for rural land buyers](https://onesearch.direct/news/green-fields-hidden-risks-why-the-sitesolutions-farm-report-is-vital-for-rural-land-buyers/) - As part of the continued roll out of new and remastered reports, our attention has turned to our agricultural offering, the SiteSolutions Farm report. You might wonder why it’s important to order a SiteSolutions Farm report instead of a traditional environmental search, after all, don’t they cover the same factors? In reality, agricultural transactions involve
- [The SiteSolutions Residence report: Your key to a safer, smarter property purchase](https://onesearch.direct/news/the-sitesolutions-residence-report-your-key-to-a-safer-smarter-property-purchase/) - When purchasing a residential property, especially a high-value or complex one, environmental risks are often overlooked until it’s too late. Industry analysis shows that skipping thorough environmental due diligence can lead to costly surprises, legal headaches, and even failed transactions. Here’s why Landmark's redesigned Argyll SiteSolutions Residence report could be your smartest investment in peace
- [Landmark residential property trends report Q3 ‘25](https://onesearch.direct/news/landmark-residential-property-trends-report-q3-25/) - UK property market enters ‘suspended animation’ amid Autumn Budget speculation Our Q3 2025 Property Trends Report reveals that the UK housing market entered a period of ‘suspended animation’ during the third quarter of the year, with uncertainty over potential property tax changes in the run-up to the Autumn Budget causing the market to adopt a
- [The support that grows with your firm: Why evolving service matters](https://onesearch.direct/news/the-support-that-grows-with-your-firm-why-evolving-service-matters/) - The conveyancing industry is constantly changing. New regulations emerge, client expectations shift with each transaction and technology is evolving at breakneck speed. To keep up, property professionals need to partner with search providers that move with the times; partners that respond quickly and confidently with clear communication, using transparent processes. Reliable partners that react to
- [The problem-solver advantage: Why people and technology are key to our service](https://onesearch.direct/news/the-problem-solver-advantage-why-people-and-technology-are-key-to-our-service/) - In conveyancing, working faster is rarely an option. But working smarter certainly is. Chasing searches, unpicking unclear results, managing enquiries are all just busy tasks. None of it is an effective use of time, however important the solutions are. Trudging through busy work takes you away from the time you could spend on client care,
- [The Property Data Jigsaw: Piecing Together a Seamless Conveyancing Transaction](https://onesearch.direct/news/the-property-data-jigsaw/) - What if every piece of your conveyancing data simply clicked into place? Sometimes, it must feel like every case is like assembling a thousand-piece jigsaw. Your day-to-day involves tightrope walking many deadlines, as well as advising and assuring clients on what is likely to be their biggest life purchase, so of course you are heavily
- [Climate change in the property sector: A cross-market update](https://onesearch.direct/news/climate-change-no-longer-a-distant-threat/) - Climate change is no longer a distant threat for the UK property sector, it’s a present-day reality, influencing everything from buyer behaviour to professional advice. Landmark's latest cross-market research draws on the perspectives of 150 senior property professionals, including 50 estate agents, 50 residential conveyancers, and 50 mortgage lenders, to reveal how the industry is
- [Project 28: A Charter for faster, more certain property transactions](https://onesearch.direct/news/project-28-a-charter-for-faster-more-certain-property-transactions/) - Our parent company Landmark Information Group is among some of the UK’s leading organisations from across the property sector who have united to streamline the property transaction process and bring certainty back to the sector. Our bold ambition is to transform how we buy and sell property for good. The Charter is a cross-industry commitment
- [Climate change in the property sector: A cross-market update](https://onesearch.direct/news/climate-change-in-the-property-sector-a-cross-market-update/) - Climate change is now having a systemic effect on the property market. Landmark's latest market research report – Climate change in the property sector: A cross-market update, seeks to understand what progress is being made on climate change related resilience and what notable barriers remain. For this report, Landmark interviewed 150 senior property professionals: estate agents,
- [Built to Thrive: OneSearch's Three-Decade Journey in Property Data](https://onesearch.direct/news/built-to-thrive-onesearchs-three-decade-journey-in-property-data/) - The year is 1995. Barely anyone knows what an email is, and smartphones are a distant dream. A young Liz Jarvis begins her career in property, facing challenges that seem almost Dickensian by today’s standards. Her daily routine often involved grappling with a map tank, a gargantuan metal beast filled with oversized paper maps held
- [Refreshed reports for Argyll Environmental SiteSolutions](https://onesearch.direct/news/argyll-environmental-sitesolutions-reports/) - In collaboration with the UK’s leading law firms, three of Argyll’s environmental SiteSolutions and FloodSolutions reports have been redesigned to improve usability and provide clearer guidance. These renowned and trusted reports go beyond mere data, offering expert analysis and advice to help real estate lawyers, and their clients proceed with confidence and certainty. Flexible product
- [The Landmark Q2 2025 Residential Property Trends Report is now available](https://onesearch.direct/news/the-landmark-q2-2025-residential-property-trends-report/) - Landmark's Q2 2025 Residential Property Trends Report is now available. This report features the latest data on residential property transactions, including listings, SSTC/SSTM figures, search orders and completions. Our data reveals muted market momentum following a stamp duty-fuelled surge in March. Completions cooled in Q2 compared to 2024 levels – veering from a 79% year-on-year
- [Laughs, loyalty and lifelong learning: An interview with OneSearch’s Liz Jarvis](https://onesearch.direct/news/laughs-loyalty-and-lifelong-learning-an-interview-with-onesearchs-liz-jarvis/) - Liz Jarvis, our Managing Director, has reached 30 years with OneSearch. Here, we share some of her stories and insights from three decades in the business.
- [An ear for customer service: Getting to know Stuart Chestnut](https://onesearch.direct/news/an-ear-for-customer-service-getting-to-know-stuart-chestnut/) - Stuart Chestnut is a whizz at dealing with tricky problems and curveball queries. In this blog post, he shares his six tips for customer service success.
- [Covering your clients’ search costs with OneSearch Pledge ](https://onesearch.direct/news/covering-your-clients-search-costs-with-onesearch-pledge/) - OneSearch Pledge is a low-fee seller search warranty that will reimburse your client’s search costs up to £300 if the purchase of their residential property falls through. Many home buyers are simply unaware that the chance of their purchase falling through is high, and correspondingly, so is the risk of losing their search fees. In
- [From trend to necessity: sustainability's impact on the property sector](https://onesearch.direct/news/from-trend-to-necessity-sustainabilitys-impact-on-the-property-sector/) - Sustainability is not just a trend; it is a fundamental shift reshaping the property sector. As climate change concerns evolve and environmental regulations tighten, conveyancers, at the business end of property transactions, are pivotal in guiding clients through all the complexities. But how, with increasing expectations from home buyers, can small law firms adopt sustainable
- [Conveyancers take charge: navigating challenges and seizing opportunities in a changing market](https://onesearch.direct/news/conveyancers-take-charge-navigating-challenges-and-seizing-opportunities-in-a-changing-market/) - The conveyancing sector is facing a perfect storm of challenges as 2025 gets up to full speed. Regulatory burdens and economic uncertainty, to the rise of AI and automation, all whilst battling clients demands and expectations; it’s a complex industry landscape, perhaps more so than ever before. However, amongst these challenges, a spirit of resilience
- [Breaking down silos: the case for collaboration in property transactions](https://onesearch.direct/news/breaking-down-silos-the-case-for-collaboration-in-property-transactions/) - The property transaction process is a complex jigsaw puzzle involving multiple pieces - conveyancers, estate agents, lenders, surveyors, and, of course, the buyers and sellers themselves. Typically, these groups have often operated in silos, with communication barriers and information gaps hindering efficiency and causing frustration for everyone involved. However, there's a growing recognition that breaking
- [Stamp Duty Stress? Beat the deadline with OneSearch Express](https://onesearch.direct/news/stamp-duty-stress-beat-the-deadline-with-onesearch-express/) - The state of play The UK is once again counting down to a looming Stamp Duty deadline, evoking memories of a post-lockdown 2022 Britain. The market has been chock-a-block with activity from first time buyers for the past few months. Recent home mover activity figures are as high as 64% for the end of 2024
- [Landmark Talks Property podcast: sustainability in conveyancing](https://onesearch.direct/news/podcast-landmark-talks-property-sustainability-in-conveyancing/) - On the latest episode of Landmark Talks Property, we sat down with Landmark’s Group Sustainability Director, Chris Loaring, and OneSearch Managing Director, Liz Jarvis, to discuss sustainability in conveyancing. This conversation explores the critical role of sustainability in the real estate sector, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that arise from climate change reports and regulatory
- [Important supplier price updates](https://onesearch.direct/news/important-supplier-price-updates/) - We have been made aware of an increase in costs from our supplier Groundsure. This increase has meant a selection of products available via OneSearch will be subject to a price update, effective the 1st April 2025. If you are currently a OneSearch customer, your account manager will be in contact with you soon to
- [Streamline your ordering: new how-to videos are here!](https://onesearch.direct/news/streamline-your-ordering-new-how-to-videos-are-here/) - Are you looking to make your ordering process even smoother? We've just released two brand new how-to videos designed to help you navigate our order portal and mapping tool with ease. Whether you're a new customer or just need a refresher, these quick guides will help you get the most out of our services. Watch
- [The AML golden triangle: aligning tech, people, & process in property transactions](https://onesearch.direct/news/the-aml-golden-triangle-aligning-tech-people-process-in-property-transactions/) - On the latest episode of Landmark Talks Property, we were joined by OneSearch Client Relationship Manager John Margett and Tom Lyes, Head of Legal at Armalytix, to take a deep dive into the complexities surrounding Source of Funds (SoF) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) guidance within the legal sector, particularly for conveyancing. The conversation unpacks the
- [Lou Macari’s, Lincoln and the Lionesses: Getting to know OneSearch’s John Margett](https://onesearch.direct/news/lou-macaris-lincoln-and-the-lionesses-getting-to-know-onesearchs-john-margett/) - John Margett, our Client Relationship Manager, has a knack for showing an interest in others. But there are plenty of interesting things about John, as you’ll see in the first of our series of OneSearch profiles.
- [The Landmark Q1 2025 Residential Property Trends Report is now available](https://onesearch.direct/news/the-landmark-q1-2025-residential-property-trends-report-is-now-available/) - Landmark's Q1 2025 Residential Property Trends Report is now available. This report, from our parent company Landmark, features the latest data on residential property transactions, including listings, SSTC/SSTM figures, search orders and completions. Our data for Q1 ‘25 reveals signs of a resilient market and a stable transaction pipeline emerging following the spike in completions
- [Landmark’s new commercial product portfolio has arrived](https://onesearch.direct/news/landmarks-new-commercial-product-portfolio/) - Building on the success of their new residential search reports launched last November, our parent company Landmark are delighted to unveil their new and improved commercial search reports. The reports are designed to help commercial real estate professionals reduce the time spent interpreting data and access the information they need more easily. Environmental Insights Remastered
- [What specific areas of conveyancing would most benefit from AI? ](https://onesearch.direct/news/what-specific-areas-of-conveyancing-would-most-benefit-from-ai/) - The conveyancing sector is undergoing significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and the need for greater efficiency. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to support various aspects of conveyancing, helping to mitigate persistent challenges and enhancing the overall process. We’ve taken the industry view from our recent Residential Market Research Report, which surveyed residential property
- [Celebrating Success: OneSearch and Ladies of Law on International Women’s Day 2025](https://onesearch.direct/news/celebrating-success-onesearch-and-ladies-of-law-international-womens-day/) - Last night, the iconic Jam House in Birmingham was abuzz with excitement as OneSearch and Ladies of Law co-hosted a memorable networking event in celebration of International Women’s Day 2025. The evening, which also commemorated the one-year anniversary of the partnership between OneSearch and Ladies of Law, was a resounding success, bringing together an incredible
- [Why don’t lower volumes mean faster property transactions?](https://onesearch.direct/news/why-dont-lower-volumes-mean-faster-property-transactions/) - In 2024, we witnessed steady but consistently lower transaction volumes. That begs the question: Why don’t lower volumes mean faster transactions? Spoiler alert: aside from some marginal variances, property transaction timescales did not vastly alter in 2024, despite reduced transaction volumes. The question is: why? Our parent company Landmark Information Group's latest Property Transactions Report
- [Celebrate International Women's Day with OneSearch and Ladies of Law](https://onesearch.direct/news/celebrate-international-womens-day-with-onesearch-and-ladies-of-law/) - OneSearch is delighted to co-host a unique networking event celebrating not only International Women’s Day 2025, but also our one-year partnership with our close friends at Ladies of Law! Located at the iconic Jam House in Birmingham, this event will present an opportunity to celebrate women in law and the incredible achievements of our community. Join
- [The Landmark Q4 2024 Residential Property Trends Report is now available 🏡](https://onesearch.direct/news/q4-2024-residential-ptr/) - Landmark's Q4 2024 Residential Property Trends Report is now available. This report features the latest data on residential property transactions, including listings, SSTC/SSTM figures, search orders and completions. The data for Q4 ‘24 confirms that 2024 achieved a stable but depressed market that lagged behind pre-pandemic levels. However, the continued healthy listings supply illustrates the
- [The effects of climate change on legal practices are wide-ranging and constantly evolving – so we are too.](https://onesearch.direct/news/constantly-evolving/) - The effects of climate change on legal practices are wide-ranging and constantly evolving – so we are too. Climate Change is now included as standard in EnviroSearch Residential and RiskView Residential As climate change continues to reshape our environment, the property market cannot afford to overlook its long-term impact. For conveyancers and solicitors, the duty
- [Introducing the Coal Revolution: A new way of searching for coal risk](https://onesearch.direct/news/introducing-the-coal-revolution/) - Introducing the ‘coal revolution’: the new way of searching for coal risk In a dynamic and evolving property market, there are still demands for precision and efficiency. That’s why our parent company Landmark is proud to introduce one of the most significant advancements in their new product line-up—our redefined approach to coal risk assessments.Landmark have
- [Christmas Opening Times 2024](https://onesearch.direct/news/christmas-opening-times/) - Please be advised our Christmas opening times are as follows: Our office will be closing on Tuesday 24th December at 1PM and reopening on Thursday 2nd January at 8:30AM. We would like to take this opportunity to wish our clients and industry partners a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
- [Making the most of every day: June Stewart on the joys of customer service](https://onesearch.direct/news/making-the-most-of-every-day-june-stewart-on-the-joys-of-customer-service/) - June Stewart loves getting to the bottom of things. That’s one reason she loves customer service. Here, she shares her top tips for a successful career.
- [Property Market Research Report – ‘Residential Conveyancing: Looking Ahead to 2025’.](https://onesearch.direct/news/property-market-research-report-residential-conveyancing-looking-ahead-to-2025/) - In July 2024, OneSearch’s parent company, Landmark Information Group, interviewed 100 residential property solicitors and conveyancers in England, Scotland, and Wales. Together, we asked about artificial intelligence, digital transformation, legislative changes, upfront information, and much more. The responses shaped our new Market Research Report - 'Residential Conveyancing: Looking ahead to 2025' - which covers their
- [All Environmental Risks Covered in Landmark Reports: Introducing Landmark's Enhanced Residential Product Portfolio](https://onesearch.direct/news/all-environmental-risks-covered/) - Environmental risks play a crucial role in property transactions, and as conveyancers and solicitors, conducting thorough environmental searches is key to safeguarding your clients' interests. Our parent company Landmark has long been the trusted provider of comprehensive environmental search reports. Now, with their enhanced residential product portfolio, we cover all environmental risks included in every
- [Not All Assessments Are Equal: The Critical Role of Experts in Environmental Risk Assessment](https://onesearch.direct/news/not-all-assessments-are-equal/) - In the fast-paced world of property transactions, conveyancers and solicitors face the challenge of ensuring that every decision made is both informed and accurate. Among the myriad of decisions is the selection of an appropriate environmental risk assessment, a critical factor that can influence the overall success of a property deal. However, not all assessments
- [Environmental Insights Remastered: the new standard for environmental insights](https://onesearch.direct/news/environmental-insights-remastered-the-new-standard-for-environmental-insights/) - Environmental insights are changing! Our parent company Landmark Information Group are thrilled to share the launch of a remastered range of residential environmental search reports specifically designed to help you feel confident with search results, spend less time interpreting data and more time delivering excellent customer service. Environmental Insights Remastered Landmark’s remastered reports will still
- [OneSearch Hospitality Day: Gin & Mix at Withers Gin School](https://onesearch.direct/news/onesearch-hospitality-day-gin-mix-at-withers-gin-school/) - Last Friday, October 4th, we had the pleasure of hosting a fantastic networking event at Withers Gin School in Derby. The day was filled with gin-spiration, delicious food, and valuable connections. We kicked off the morning with a warm welcome drink before diving into the immersive experience at Withers. Our guests had the opportunity to
- [Halloween Fun at OneSearch HQ! 🕸️🎃🧟‍♀️](https://onesearch.direct/news/halloween-fun-at-onesearch-hq/) - Today, our OneSearch office transformed into a spooky wonderland as we celebrated Halloween! It was a day filled with costumes, treats, and friendly competition. We saw some truly creative costumes, from (many) witches, an escaped convict, Harry Potter... and a possessed nun! A big congratulations to Danielle Daly for winning the best costume contest with
- [Landmark residential property trends report Q3 ‘24 – October 2024](https://onesearch.direct/news/landmark-residential-property-trends-report-q3-24-october-2024/) - Our parent company Landmark's latest Residential Property Trends Report for Q3 2024 is now available. This thorough analysis explores the property transaction landscape in England, Scotland and Wales, offering valuable insights into key market dynamics, including listings, SSTC/SSTM, searches ordered and completions. A mixed picture of cautious optimism The residential market in Q3 2024 reveals
- [OneSearch Hospitality Day: Somerset v Lancashire](https://onesearch.direct/news/onesearch-hospitality-day-somerset-v-lancashire/) - There aren't many better ways to sign off a week then hosting a fabulous bunch of property lawyers in the OneSearch box raising a glass to Somerset County Cricket Club cruising to a comfortable win over Lancashire! An absolutely brilliant day. Same time next year 🍷🍷🏏🏏
- [Climate change and the future of property: new research reveals growing industry commitment](https://onesearch.direct/news/climate-change-and-the-future-of-property-new-research-reveals-growing-industry-commitment/) - Climate change is no longer a ‘next generation’ threat; it's on our doorstep impacting many different aspects of our lives, not least within the property sector.
- [New Anti-Money Laundering check simplifies compliance for property professionals](https://onesearch.direct/news/new-anti-money-laundering-check-simplifies-compliance-for-property-professionals/) - We are delighted to launch our new innovative AML check designed to enhance the way property professionals manage compliance and transactional due diligence.
- [Landmark residential property trends report Q2 ‘24 – July 2024](https://onesearch.direct/news/landmark-residential-property-trends-report-q2-24-july-2024/) - Landmark's latest Residential Property Trends Report for Q2 2024 is now live. This comprehensive analysis provides an in-depth look at the property transaction landscape across England, Scotland and Wales. Discover valuable insights into key market dynamics, including listings, SSTC/SSTM, searches ordered and completions.
- [Landmark Environmental Risk Series: Contaminated Land](https://onesearch.direct/news/landmark-environmental-risk-series-contaminated-land/) - The potential dangers of contaminated land do not stand out to prospective purchasers when the door opens on the property of their dreams, spruced up and dressed for sale.
- [Landmark Environmental Risk Series: Storm Babet](https://onesearch.direct/news/landmark-environmental-risk-series-storm-babet/) - The strong winds and torrential rains of Storm Babet made landfall on 18 October 2023. Landmark pulled an Argyll Environmental report and the power of flooding data is clear.
- [OneSearch attend Exeter Property Circle Annual Summer Party](https://onesearch.direct/news/onesearch-attend-exeter-property-circle-annual-summer-party/) - The Exeter Property Circle Annual Summer Party took place on 13th June, and OneSearch were in attendance to meet, greet, and pass round the canapés!
- [OneSearch Appoints Business Development Manager](https://onesearch.direct/news/onesearch-appoints-business-development-manager/) - We are delighted to welcome Claire Slade to the OneSearch team as Business Development Manager.
- [Video | How to Complete AML Checks in Minutes](https://onesearch.direct/news/video-how-to-complete-aml-checks-in-minutes/) - Tired of spending hours on AML checks? We've all been there. But what if you could streamline the process and get it done in minutes?
- [Happy 30th Birthday Landmark Information!](https://onesearch.direct/news/happy-30th-birthday-landmark-information/) - Last week, our parent company Landmark Information Group turned 30! 🎉
- [[LATEST REPORT] Residential Property Trends, Q1 2024](https://onesearch.direct/news/latest-report-residential-property-trends-q1-2024/) - The Q1 2024 release of Landmark’s Residential Property Trends Report is now available. This report contains the most recent data from the residential property transaction pipeline, covering listings, SSTC/SSTM, searches ordered and completions.
- [Residential Conveyancing: What does the future hold for 2024?](https://onesearch.direct/news/residential-conveyancing-what-does-the-future-hold-for-2024/) - Residential Conveyancing: What does the future hold for 2024?
- [OneSearch champions women in conveyancing on International Women's Day](https://onesearch.direct/news/onesearch-champions-women-in-conveyancing-on-international-womens-day/) - This International Women's Day, we're excited to announce our partnership with Ladies of Law, a fantastic organization empowering and supporting women in the legal field.
- [The State of Conveyancing Transaction Times and the Promise of Material and Up-Front Information](https://onesearch.direct/news/the-state-of-conveyancing-transaction-times-and-the-promise-of-material-and-up-front-information/) - The first theme of National Conveyancing Week 2024 focuses on the exciting and untapped opportunity of material and up-front information to reduce transaction delays and drive efficiency in conveyancing.
- [Let’s Talk About Mental Health and Well-being in Conveyancing](https://onesearch.direct/news/lets-talk-about-mental-health-and-well-being-in-conveyancing/) - It is that time of year again when conveyancers from across the UK come together to discuss important matters within the industry and trends for the future - National Conveyancing Week 2024. The theme for the second day is mental health and well-being in the property sector, a topic that is often overlooked.
- [OneSearch supporting the British Conveyancing Awards 2024](https://onesearch.direct/news/onesearch-supporting-the-british-conveyancing-awards-2024/) - OneSearch is delighted to be sponsoring the Conveyancing Firm of the Year North category at this year’s British Conveyancing Awards
- [Protection and peace of mind for the residential market’s most resilient segment](https://onesearch.direct/news/cash-buyer-express/) - Residential property transactions have been in decline, yet one market segment continues to show resilience. But could that strength be a source of risk?
- [[LATEST REPORT] Residential Property Trends, Q4 2023](https://onesearch.direct/news/latest-report-residential-property-trends-q4-2023/) - A muted pipeline - Landmark’s Q4 ‘23 Residential Property Trends Report is now live.
- [What are property professionals’ top priorities for 2024?](https://onesearch.direct/news/what-are-property-professionals-top-priorities-for-2024/) - Landmark’s major new cross-market report has uncovered the top challenges and priorities for 2024 shared by estate agents, conveyancers, surveyors and lenders across the transaction chain.
- [Ghosts, Ghouls, and Treats Galore: Our Office Halloween Gathering! 🎃👻🕸️](https://onesearch.direct/news/ghosts-ghouls-and-good-times-our-office-halloween-gathering/) - There was something spooky happening at OneSearch yesterday!
- [[LATEST REPORT] Residential Property Trends, Q3 2023](https://onesearch.direct/news/latest-report-residential-property-trends-q3-2023/) - The Q3 2023 edition of Landmark’s Residential Property Trends Report is live.
- [OneSearch Celebrates National Customer Service Week 2023](https://onesearch.direct/news/onesearch-celebrates-national-customer-service-week-2023/) - As we celebrate National Customer Service Week (NCSW) this week, we are proud to reaffirm our commitment to delivering first-class customer experiences.
- [Property Transactions Report 2023: What’s holding up the home-buying process?](https://onesearch.direct/news/property-transactions-report-2023-whats-holding-up-the-home-buying-process/) - Including sector-led perspectives from estate agency, conveyancing, surveying and lending, our Property Transactions Report investigates why buying a property in England and Wales is taking so long – and what we can do to unlock the value in the buying chain.
- [OneSearch Hospitality Day: Somerset v Glamorgan](https://onesearch.direct/news/onesearch-hospitality-day-somerset-v-glamorgan/) - This past Sunday saw OneSearch host a corporate hospitality day at St James Street in Taunton, to witness the Metro Bank One-Day Cup cricket game between Somerset and Glamorgan. James Shepherd, Regional Sales Manager for OneSearch, posted after the event: “Nearly 600 runs scored, great discussions had with fantastic local law firms, 18 wickets fallen,
- [[LATEST REPORT] Residential Property Trends, Q2 2023](https://onesearch.direct/news/latest-report-residential-property-trends-q2-2023/) - The Q2 2023 edition of Landmark’s Residential Property Trends Report is now live.
- [VAT Registration Number Change](https://onesearch.direct/news/vat-registration-number-change/) - We are writing to inform you of a recent update regarding our company's VAT number.
- [Webinar | The Law Society Guidance on the Impact of Climate Change on Solicitors](https://onesearch.direct/news/webinar-the-law-society-guidance-on-the-impact-of-climate-change-on-solicitors/) - Our recent webinar 'The Law Society Guidance on the Impact of Climate Change on Solicitors: What does this mean for solicitors?' is now available to watch on demand.
- [Bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III](https://onesearch.direct/news/bank-holiday-for-the-coronation-of-king-charles-iii/) - Following the announcement of an additional UK bank holiday to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, we would like to inform our customers that we will be closed on Monday 8th May.
- [Landmark’s Q1 Residential Property Trends Report](https://onesearch.direct/news/landmarks-q1-residential-property-trends-report/) - The Q1 2023 edition of Landmark’s Residential Property Trends Report is now live. In it, you’ll find summaries of the last quarter’s residential property transaction pipeline from listings to SSTC/SSTM, and from searches to completions.
- [Let's all fully #EmbraceEquity on International Women's Day](https://onesearch.direct/news/lets-all-fully-embraceequity-on-international-womens-day/) - Happy International Women's Day! Today, we join people all around the UK and the world in celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
- [View on Climate Change Information in Residential Conveyancing](https://onesearch.direct/news/view-on-climate-change-information-in-residential-conveyancing/) - This survey and guide reveals how a desire for more information about climate and the environment may start changing residential conveyancing processes.
- [UK Property Market: Projecting Into 2023](https://onesearch.direct/news/uk-property-market-projecting-into-2023/) - Few people are likely to forget 2022. It was the year we lost Her Majesty; The Queen and King Charles III took the throne. No 10 had three residents since September, inflation reached its highest level since 1982, and the base interest rate, which sat at under 2% since January 2009, rose to 3.5%. As
- [Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Turnaround Times](https://onesearch.direct/news/bolton-metropolitan-borough-council-turnaround-times/) - We have been made aware that the estimated turnaround time for regulated Local Searches in the Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council area is currently 40 working days. This is due to a technical problem the council have with an internal system, which is causing significant delays. The estimated turnaround time for official Local Searches in this
- [How is the residential sector embracing digital transformation?](https://onesearch.direct/news/how-is-the-residential-sector-embracing-digital-transformation/) - The latest report from our parent company Landmark's Market Research analysis focuses on how the residential property sector is embracing automation and deriving benefits from digital transformation. It’s clear, being able to surface more insights earlier can speed up transactions and deliver more buyer certainty. Landmark asked over 100 residential conveyancers to share their experiences
- [When an environmental report doesn't PASS first time](https://onesearch.direct/news/when-an-environmental-report-doesnt-pass-first-time/) - After the huge success of our last webinar, Fight Friday Afternoon Fraud (please get in touch if you would like to view the recording), we are delighted to invite you to another free webinar: What happens when an Environmental Report doesn’t PASS first time? In collaboration with Future Climate Info, this webinar takes place on Tuesday 2nd July at 2:00pm, and will be
- [Search delays costing clients](https://onesearch.direct/news/search-delays-costing-clients/) - House sales are suffering due to massive delays at some Local Authorities. What’s worse is when the search brings back issues that require further investigation, such as enforcement notices or unknown planning decisions. That’s when the whole transaction is at peak risk of collapse. We are already significantly faster than many councils (and this can be verified when adding
- [Add Plansearch Plus to your RiskView Residential for only Five Pounds](https://onesearch.direct/news/add-plansearch-plus-to-your-riskview-residential-for-only-five-pounds/) - We're delighted to now offer Landmark's Plansearch Plus for only £5 when purchased with a RiskView Residential. This combined product provides full environmental due diligence for every transaction, protecting your clients investment and the reputation of your practice. Each time a RiskView Residential environmental report is ordered alongside a Plansearch Plus report, the environmental and planning application data will be added
- [Peace of mind from contamination risk](https://onesearch.direct/news/peace-mind-contamination-risk/) - *** Communication from our valued partners, Landmark *** Landmark Information, the property, land and environmental data specialist, have increased their remediation contribution across three core reports: Homecheck Professional from £60,000 to £100,000 Envirosearch Residential from £100,000 to £150,000 RiskView Residential from £100,000 to £250,000 This will apply to remediation costs incurred after being served with a
- [How to retain clients across the home moving cycle](https://onesearch.direct/news/conveyancing-alerts/) - We're delighted to launch a new initiative to keep conveyancing on the high street and boost long-term client retention rates. Available to our partner law firms, we are offering access to Conveyancing Alerts, which notifies your firm when a property you have previously (in the last 6 years) bought for one of your clients is put back on
- [The importance of indemnities | FREE GUIDE](https://onesearch.direct/news/importance-indemnities-free-guide/) - Sceptics have voiced concerns in the past about indemnities being used as an alternative to further investigation, but we’re confident there’s a necessary place for indemnities within some property transactions, whether that’s to protect against a missing FENSA certificate, or absent landlords, or even the Church of England knocking at your door. The Law Society's
- [How to fix these 4 conveyancing mistakes in 2020](https://onesearch.direct/news/how-fix-these-4-conveyancing-mistakes-2020/) - A new year brings a barrage of instructions on How To Be A Better You. We’re nearing the end of the month now: how many times have you heard that this is the year you'll achieve your lofty goals? We don’t think you need to Be A Better You. We like you just the way
- [Survey reveals data accuracy and speed trumps cost](https://onesearch.direct/news/survey-reveals-data-accuracy-and-speed-trumps-cost/) - Today, we have released findings from our industry-wide survey of conveyancers. The survey looks at attitudes towards search providers and perception of value added services. It also explores continuing competency behaviours and gauged sentiment towards industry hot topics, such as cybercrime, anti-money laundering and PropTech. Download the report here. The results are fascinating. Although many of
- [SafeMove Commercial Plus](https://onesearch.direct/news/safemove-commercial-plus/) - Please be advised that from 1st April 2020, SafeMove will be replacing its current Commercial Standard report with the Commercial Plus report which will cover the full range of commercial properties. The following product details have been provided by SafeMove and are reproduced for your information below. "Our new report aims to improve the conveyancing process for commercial property lawyers
- [Spotlight Series | Meet John](https://onesearch.direct/news/spotlight-series-meet-john/) - We would like you to meet our exceptional staff who are working tirelessly to keep transactions moving during these uncertain times and beyond. To kick off our OneSearch Spotlight series, meet John Margett. John is our Client Relationship Manager, and has been with OneSearch for just over three years. Take it away, John... What does a
- [Testimonial | Cook & Talbot](https://onesearch.direct/news/testimonial-cook-talbot/) - We would like to share with you some kind words from one of our clients: "I just wanted to thank OneSearch really. As you know we are a small business (albeit a very busy one) so we are doing our utmost to keep the business going during this difficult and challenging time. There are just a handful of our
- [Spotlight Series | Meet Abid](https://onesearch.direct/news/spotlight-series-meet-abid/) - Abid Mahmood is our star of this week's Spotlight Series. Abid has been with us since late 2018 and is the Regional Manager for London and surrounding areas. Usually a fan of the gym, Abid now counts Tesco visits and walking around the house as his lockdown hobbies! What does a typical working day look like for you?
- [Ready, Set, Move! Government re-start housing market](https://onesearch.direct/news/ready-set-move-government-restart-housing-market/) - Our Express range now includes Commercial transactions! Today marks the tentative return of the housing market, with the government giving the green light on the immediate reinstatement of estate agencies, show homes, removal firms and surveyors. Of course there is optimism that a wave of new transactions will resuscitate our industry and the economy as a whole, however, we must first
- [[WEBINAR] Which risk report?](https://onesearch.direct/news/webinar-which-risk-report/) - With such a vast array of risk reports now on offer in our industry, one of the most frequently asked questions we receive is "which risk report should I use?" To this end we are delighted to offer you a FREE webinar, taking place on Wednesday 27th May at 11:30am, which highlights the difference between risk reports and will empower solicitors who manage risk as
- [[WEBINAR] Duties to Lenders Revisited](https://onesearch.direct/news/webinar-duties-lenders-revisited/) - Duties to Lenders Revisited The Lenders’ Handbook is quite simply the instructions we receive from our most important clients – the lenders who fund most purchases. The requirements of the Handbook are not optional They govern the majority of conveyancing transactions and a failure to adhere to its contents could render a firm liable to the
- [Spotlight Series | Meet Theresa](https://onesearch.direct/news/spotlight-series-meet-theresa/) - This week's Spotlight Series focuses on one of our Personal Search Agents, Theresa. Having joined OneSearch in October last year, Theresa is now doing a stellar job of juggling work and family life during lockdown. Take it away, Theresa... What does a typical working day look like for you? A typical working day for me (during this
- [Free Webinars with Stewart Title](https://onesearch.direct/news/free-webinars-stewart-title/) - Fresh from the success of our recent webinars, we cordially invite you to the following two webinars in association with Stewart Title: Defective Title Insurance - Do’s and Don’t’s Thu, Jun 18, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM BST Our host Robert Kelly discusses his experience as a conveyancer using Title Insurance, and we will examine
- [Spotlight Series | Meet Elizabeth](https://onesearch.direct/news/spotlight-series-meet-elizabeth/) - OneSearch Direct would like to recognise our utmost appreciation of our exceptional Data Manager, Elizabeth McNaughton, who today celebrates an astonishing 25 YEARS with the company. Elizabeth comments: "I’ve had an amazing journey working at OSD, joining the company on 5th June 1995 when it was Stirrat Park Hogg as a Data Assistant, responsible for collecting/inputting data
- [Spotlight Series | Meet Jarrod](https://onesearch.direct/news/spotlight-series-meet-jarrod/) - Many of you will already know Jarrod, our star of this week's Spotlight Series. As the Office Manager for our Midlands Office, Jarrod is responsible for onboarding new clients and assisting with various integrations. Take it away Jarrod... What does a typical working day look like for you? A good chunk of my time is spent supporting
- [This week's webinar | recordings available!](https://onesearch.direct/news/weeks-webinar-recordings-available/) - Thank you to all who attended last week's webinar: Defective Title Insurance - Do’s and Don’t’s. It was highly informative with some interesting polls on how our industry is operating at the moment. If you would like to watch a recording of this webinar, please click here to email our Regional Manager Martin Askew for free
- [Enhance your search bundles today](https://onesearch.direct/news/enhance-your-search-bundles-today/) - We are pleased to announce we are now able to add the following products to our search bundles: LM04 Pre-completion check before submitting COT to the Lender, to ensure there are no changes to the Policy that may leave you exposed. Enables lawyers to stay on top of lenders’ policy requirements, as set out in
- [Spotlight Series | Meet Jeremy](https://onesearch.direct/news/spotlight-series-meet-jeremy/) - This week's spotlight shines on our Regional Manager, Jeremy. Covering the South East, Jeremy has been with OneSearch since Autumn 2019. Take it away Jeremy... What does a typical working day look like for you? What I love about my role is that no two days are the same and my role is nice and varied;
- [How to transact quickly and with confidence](https://onesearch.direct/news/how-transact-quickly-and-confidence/) - We’re beginning to see a clearer picture of how the economic stimulus is impacting our clients. Property investors are taking advantage of the stamp duty holiday and expanding portfolios while terms are attractive. Remortgaging activity has spiked and we’ve also noticed a rise in auction transactions and cash purchases. For those investing in buy-to-let, clients are eager
- [Could Shared Ownership replace BoMaD?](https://onesearch.direct/news/could-shared-ownership-replace-bomad/) - Last year it was reported that the Bank of Mum and Dad (BoMaD) had become the 11th biggest mortgage lender in the UK, with family using cash savings or equity release to the tune of £6.3 billion to get their loved ones onto (or up) the property ladder. In the last few weeks, however, Nationwide and Lloyds have clamped down on
- [Price Update: National Grid](https://onesearch.direct/news/price-update-national-grid/) - Please be advised that the cost of the National Grid Gas and Electricity Transmission Search will be increasing from £100.00 to £112.00 on 1 September. Your account manager will be in touch to discuss how this may affect your bundles, but if you have any immediate questions please get in touch with our Customer Services team on 0800 052 0117 and we will
- [Making highways fast](https://onesearch.direct/news/making-highways-fast/) - Why are there Highways delays? Lockdown has had a huge impact on Local Authority service provision, incomparable to what we’ve seen in recent history. Highways departments are still working from home at a reduced capacity resulting in very delayed response turnarounds. Some are even returning to lockdown. This is making it increasingly difficult to obtain
- [Does It Have To Be This Difficult? [WEBINAR]](https://onesearch.direct/news/does-it-have-be-difficult-webinar/) - We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming webinar in association with Stewart Title, where we will discuss ways to use Title Insurance to get a residential transaction moving: "Does it have to be this difficult?" Tuesday 29th September at 11am In this talk with Robert Kelly of Stewart Title, we will look at a number of issues
- [Planning for the Future Consultation](https://onesearch.direct/news/planning-future-consultation/) - Join the debate: How will the Government overhaul affect property professionals in England? We would like to invite you to an online event to discuss the Planning for the Future Consultation, where we will examine the impact of the proposed changes, and the potential opportunities and risks. Our very own Managing Director, Liz Jarvis, joins other experts from
- [Spotlight Series | Meet Carolyn](https://onesearch.direct/news/spotlight-series-meet-carolyn/) - We are delighted to present the latest in our Spotlight series with a very special member of the OneSearch family. Carolyn Galbraith belongs to our Data Team and has been with the company for an incredible 25 YEARS. Carolyn plays an instrumental part in our Data Methodology and we would like to recognise our utmost appreciation for everything she has
- [“Unfair and Dangerous” [WEBINAR]](https://onesearch.direct/news/unfair-and-dangerous-webinar/) - Thank you to everyone who attended Tuesday's webinar on ways to use Title Insurance to get a residential transaction moving, and thank you to our hosts Robert Kelly and Steve Smith at Stewart Title. If you missed this session and/or would like to obtain the recording to view at your own convenience, please click here. The
- [Record High Volumes for OneSearch Direct](https://onesearch.direct/news/record-high-volumes-onesearch-direct/) - We're delighted to report that we have reached our highest peak quarter since the abolishment of HIPs in 2010. In September 2020, we processed 93% more regulated local authority searches and an astonishing 127% more drainage & water reports than in September 2019. Celebrating another milestone, we also recently surpassed 5 million local, drainage &
- [Planning risks in residential conveyancing [Webinar]](https://onesearch.direct/news/planning-risks-residential-conveyancing-webinar/) - Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's webinar on Ground Rents and Estate Rent Charges, and thank you to our hosts Robert Kelly and Steve Smith at Stewart Title. If you missed this session and/or would like to obtain the recording to view at your own convenience, please click here. The feedback was very positive, and we
- [Spotlight Series | Meet Helen](https://onesearch.direct/news/spotlight-series-meet-helen/) - This week's spotlight shines on our Area Network Manager, Helen. Covering the North East and London, Helen has been with OneSearch for over three years. Take it away Helen... What does a typical working day look like for you? I usually log in to work at 8am when my daughter leaves for school and while my son
- [Introducing Landmark Coal](https://onesearch.direct/news/introducing-landmark-coal/) - What do you need to know about coal in 2020? The heyday of coal mining in the UK is well and truly behind us. According to a report by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy in 2016, at its peak coal mining employed over 1.19m people in the 1920s. However, the many coalfields that
- [Conveyancer abuse: our response](https://onesearch.direct/news/conveyancer-abuse-our-response/) - We are reaching out to the wider property community to create a unified resource in managing homebuyer expectations during COVID-19. This is in response to reports of increasing levels of abuse towards conveyancers and other stakeholders within the housing industry. Elizabeth Jarvis, Managing Director, OneSearch Direct, comments: “As a search provider, we’re concerned about the situation
- [Hackney Cyber Attack: Our Comments](https://onesearch.direct/news/hackney-cyber-attack-our-comments/) - Today's Conveyancer has published an article today on the cyber attack on Hackney Council, which has brought the local housing market to a near stand still as the council recovers from the impact of having its systems severely disrupted. Our MD, Liz Jarvis, comments: “At the moment our current turnaround for Hackney regulated searches is 55 days,
- [What are the solutions to Anti Money Laundering risk in 2020?](https://onesearch.direct/news/aml-risk-2020/) - What is the latest on Anti Money Laundering risks? Given the enormous changes we’ve all had to adapt to since March, focus on Anti Money Laundering (AML) risk may have taken a back seat. However, there is an increasing body of evidence which suggests cyber criminals are taking advantage of these shifts in working patterns
- [Hackney SDLT Holiday Deadline Missed](https://onesearch.direct/news/hackney-sdlt-holiday-deadline-missed/) - Hackney has become the first local authority to announce that searches will now miss the stamp duty holiday deadline. As a result of a cyber attack which has left the council unable to process searches, Hackney recommend indemnity insurance as the only way to ensure completion before the 31st March 2021 deadline. The latest update on their website has been reproduced
- [Spotlight Series | Meet Steve](https://onesearch.direct/news/spotlight-series-meet-steve/) - At OneSearch, we're longing for the day we can go on holiday again. To whet the appetite, we'd like you to meet a very well travelled member of the OSD family. Read on for the adventures of Steve, one of our Search Agents, in this week's Spotlight Series. Take it away Steve... I’m Steve and I’ve been a roadie with OneSearch
- [WIN an Experience Box in our festive prize draw](https://onesearch.direct/news/win-experience-box-our-festive-prize-draw/) - The end of 2020 is almost upon us, and at OneSearch, we plan to spend 2021 catching up on all the fun we've missed out on this year. To celebrate, we're giving away 10 fantastic Experience Boxes from Buyagift. This free prize draw will take place for ONE WEEK ONLY, so make sure to get your entry in now!
- [2020 Year in Review](https://onesearch.direct/news/2020-year-review/) - Today marks our one-year anniversary of joining the Landmark family. At the time of our acquisition, we steeled ourselves for a period of adjustment and growth. When we published our blog “How to fix these 4 conveyancing mistakes in 2020” we said our word for 2020 was expansion. Little did we know how accurate this would be!
- [Stewart Title Webinar on Chancel Repair Liability](https://onesearch.direct/news/stewart-title-webinar-chancel-repair-liability/) - We're delighted to invite you to our upcoming webinar in association with Stewart Title, where we will look at the dangers for property buyers from Chancel Repair Liability, Manorial Rights and Reservation of Mines and Minerals. Medieval Pain = Modern Problems Thursday 14th January at 11am In this talk with Robert Kelly and Stephen Smith of Stewart Title, we
- [Introducing Landmark Planning](https://onesearch.direct/news/introducing-landmark-planning/) - Please be advised that from 29th January 2021, Landmark's Plansearch report will be retired, and the Plansearch Plus report will be replaced by a new and enhanced report: Landmark Planning. The Landmark Planning report will give your clients details on whether there are nearby planning applications that may impact the property as well as any types of
- [SRA Risk Outlook 2021 AML Summary](https://onesearch.direct/news/sra-risk-outlook-2021-aml-summary/) - The SRA promises strong action against firms who fail to comply with AML obligations The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published its Risk Outlook for 2020/21 with a segment dedicated to the ever-growing concern of Anti-money laundering. At OneSearch, we know solicitors are busy at the best of times, and certainly now, so we have provided a summary of the key takeaways for you. SRA gives special mention
- [Express Conveyancer and Homebuyer Factsheets](https://onesearch.direct/news/express-conveyancer-and-homebuyer-factsheets/) - Right now, the industry is awash with predictions, petitions, and panic surrounding the SDLT holiday deadline. The reality is that many homebuyers have already missed out on this tax break, and this number will undoubtedly increase. Hackney is the first council to advise residents to take out indemnity insurance if they want to complete before March 31st, 2021
- [[Free Webinar] Planning: The impact of nearby development](https://onesearch.direct/news/free-webinar-planning-impact-nearby-development/) - Nobody wants to buy a property only to find soon afterwards that there is going to be a development or change in infrastructure. The impact of nearby development can sometimes be overlooked, but could severely affect the use and enjoyment of a property as well as its value. Free Webinar on Landmark Planning Tuesday, February 16th
- [Hackney Council Update](https://onesearch.direct/news/hackney-council-update/) - No personal search service at London Borough of Hackney Since the cyberattack at London Borough of Hackney Council in October 2020, the Local Authority have been unable to access or provide information in the Local Land Charges register and CON29/0. OneSearch Direct have received an update from the Local Authority advising that they have been
- [Spotlight Series | Meet Carol](https://onesearch.direct/news/spotlight-series-meet-carol/) - It's time to put a face to the name of the first point of contact for many of our clients. Carol is our Customer Services Manager and has been doing a tremendous job with her team, especially during COVID. Nothing is ever too much trouble for Carol and she always goes the extra mile. Take it away
- [Enhancements to Energy and Infrastructure](https://onesearch.direct/news/enhancements-energy-and-infrastructure/) - Additional Datasets From Tuesday 6th April 2021, the following additional datasets will be included in Landmark Energy and Infrastructure reports: Southampton to London Pipeline route Above ground railway lines and stations Underground railway lines and stations including: London Underground Docklands Light Railway Tyne and Wear Metro Glasgow Subway Merseyrail These additional enhancements will be added to the
- [Tackling Source of Funds with Armalytix & OneSearch | Webinar](https://onesearch.direct/news/tackling-source-funds-armalytix-onesearch-webinar/) - OneSearch and Armalytix are delighted to invite you to an upcoming webinar, detailing the importance of Source of Funds checks in an ever-changing, ever-demanding industry. The webinar, hosted by Robin Wells and Sheryl Hodgson, will cover an introduction to Armalytix and their history, as well as including: What are the regulators saying? Why is Source
- [OneSearch Product Update](https://onesearch.direct/news/onesearch-product-update/) - We would like to draw your attention to a OneSearch product update. We are making a modification to the way we display detailed highways information on our OneSearch Prime, OneSearch Prime Commercial, and OneSearch Duo products. Previously, the adoption status for highways would be displayed showing carriageway, footway, footpath, and verge status. Going forward, we
- [Landmark's Data Insights Report: Planning Applications](https://onesearch.direct/news/landmarks-data-insights-report-planning-applications/) - Our parent company Landmark have recently released their latest Data Insights Report. The focus for this edition is planning applications, revisiting the wealth of environmental, land and propert data that Landmark gather, manage and supply to the property industry on a daily basis, and analysed relevant datasets to provide a summary of planning trends between 2012
- [Gloucester City Council Cyber Attack Update](https://onesearch.direct/news/gloucester-city-council-cyber-attack-update/) - At OneSearch, we are committed to ensuring that our customers receive the highest quality property information available. All data we obtain is verified and put through quality assurance checks to guarantee accuracy, and our historical database allows us to carry out stringent checks to support this. As a result of the cyber attack suffered at
- [UK Residential Property Trends, Q3 2022](https://onesearch.direct/news/latest-reports-uk-residential-property-trends-q3-2022/) - The Q3 2022 edition of Landmark’s GB Residential Property Trends Report is now live, providing summaries of the last quarter’s residential property transaction pipeline from listings to SSTC/SSTM, and from searches to completions. The past quarter has been something of a mixed bag for the property market: a steady trend towards pre-pandemic transaction volumes, capped
- [OneSearch partner with LMS to offer confirmly for clients](https://onesearch.direct/news/onesearch-partner-lms-offering-safeguarding-law-firm-id-checker-confirmly-clients/) - We are pleased to announce our new partnership with leading panel management specialist LMS to offer their identity checking solution, confirmly, to all our clients. confirmly was launched by LMS in February of this year, and is designed to reduce risk by safeguarding transfers of conveyancing funds and client monies from fraudsters and attempted scams.'
- [Update to Chancel Products & New Landmark Chancel](https://onesearch.direct/news/update-chancel-products-new-landmark-chancel/) - FCI, the supplier of Chancel Check and Chancel Check Premium have recently imposed an increase of near 70% in the supply cost of their reports. This increase has led to a significant price rise to both reports to enable us to continue to supply and support these reports for our customers. The new prices are
- [Reflections at the end of COP 27 | Blog](https://onesearch.direct/news/reflections-at-the-end-of-cop-27-blog/) - This is a snippet of a blog post written by Simon Boyle, a solicitor from Landmark Information Group, reflecting on thoughts post-COP 27. To read the full post, click here. The 27th Conference of the Parties held at Sharm el-Sheikh has drawn to a close. As with the previous COPs it has had mixed results. There was
- [Christmas Opening Times 2022](https://onesearch.direct/news/christmas-opening-times-2022/) - Please be advised our Christmas opening times are as follows: We will be closing on Friday 23rd December at 12:30pm and reopening on Tuesday 3rd January at 8:30am. We'd like to take this opportunity to wish our clients and industry partners a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
- [Update on OneSearch DW & private water companies](https://onesearch.direct/news/update-on-onesearch-dw-private-water-companies/) - We wanted to make you aware of some additional costs which can occasionally affect our Regulated DW searches. Whilst Water Authorities are responsible for the vast majority of the water and sewerage infrastructure in England and Wales, there are five smaller private water companies who have the responsibility of maintaining the water and sewerage infrastructure
- [Are you still worried about the SDLT deadline?](https://onesearch.direct/news/are-you-still-worried-about-completing-stamp-duty-deadline/) - We recently ran a poll on our LinkedIn feed asking conveyancers: are you breathing a sigh of relief or do you feel the new SDLT measures are simply prolonging the pressure? How do you feel about the SDLT holiday extension and tapering? The biggest majority (55%) stated "More negative than positive". Whilst the Stamp Duty holiday extension prompted a sigh of
- [Keep up to date with changing lender requirements effortlessly](https://onesearch.direct/news/keep-date-changing-lender-requirements-effortlessly/) - Are constant Lender Handbook Part II changes leaving conveyancers vulnerable against PI claims? An easy to use defence against unpredictable Lender Handbook changes Lenders change their Part II policies as often as they deem necessary. Staying on top of these changes doesn’t have to present difficulties for solicitors. The importance of checking Lender Handbook requirements cannot be overstated, as not doing so can result in a failure to pass
- [Severn Trent Water | CON29DW Commercial Extra](https://onesearch.direct/news/severn-trent-water-con29dw-commercial-extra/) - Please be advised of the following price and product update from Severn Trent Water, which has been reproduced below for your information: Introducing the CON29DW Commercial Extra We will be making some important changes to our commercial drainage search from Thursday 1st April 2021, with the launch of our new CON29DW Commercial Extra. This date
- [How to effortlessly retain clients across the home moving cycle](https://onesearch.direct/news/how-effortlessly-retain-clients-across-home-moving-cycle/) - The easiest way for conveyancers to get repeat business from homebuyers Are you thinking about how your law firm is going to manage over the coming months? 30th June – The Stamp Duty deadline. As the Government has already lost over £500 million in taxes through the scheme, there are currently no plans to extend it further. 25th July – The school summer
- [[Free Webinar] Bespoke Title Insurance - When do you need it?](https://onesearch.direct/news/free-webinar-bespoke-title-insurance-when-do-you-need-it/) - Our next webinar is two weeks today, Tuesday 27th April, in association with Stewart Title: Bespoke Title Insurance - When do you need it and what does the Insurer need? Self-issue and on line policies can often provide the cover against the risks affecting your client’s property but there will be times when a bespoke policy
- [Spotlight Series | Meet Caroline](https://onesearch.direct/news/spotlight-series-meet-caroline/) - We're delighted to present the latest in our Spotlight series with Caroline, our Group Financial Controller. Caroline has been with the company for an incredible 15 YEARS and plays an instrumental role within our Accounts department. Take it away Caroline... What does a typical working day look like for you? My days are a whirlwind of activity! Most days you will find me
- [Update to Landmark CON29M report](https://onesearch.direct/news/update-landmark-con29m-report/) - Landmark’s CON29M report will now include, where required, the mine entry and subsidence claims additional assessments. And even better they will be delivered in the one report and within the hour of the order! Landmark CON29M answers all 11 CON29M questions as set out by the Law Society and is suitable for all residential transactions. Plus, it provides
- [Spotlight Series | Meet Jim](https://onesearch.direct/news/spotlight-series-meet-jim/) - At OneSearch, we've experienced significant expansion within the last year. Today's spotlight showcases one of our most recent Local Search Administrators, Jim, who's been with the company for three months. Take it away Jim... What does a typical working day look like for you? I work on various reports contained within our CMS, assisting with plans and
- [Spotlight Series | Meet Angela](https://onesearch.direct/news/spotlight-series-meet-angela/) - Today's spotlight shines on Angela, who is part of the ever-growing cohort of veterans in the OneSearch family, having been with the company for an incredible TWENTY ONE YEARS. Angela is our Deputy Data & Highways Manager and has consistently gone above and beyond, especially during this pandemic. Thank you, Angela! Take it away... What does a typical working
- [Groundsure Product Updates](https://onesearch.direct/news/groundsure-product-updates/) - Please be advised that Groundsure have made enhancements to the below products, as outlined in this one page infographic (click here to view). The associated price increases will be effective from 1st July 2021: Residential Groundsure Avista New price: £132.00 including VAT (difference +£37.20) Groundsure Homebuyers New price: £84.00 including VAT (difference +£22.80) Groundsure Homescreen New price:
- [Updates to Flood Solutions Commercial](https://onesearch.direct/news/updates-flood-solutions-commercial/) - Please be advised that Argyll’s best-in-class flood report, Flood Solutions Commercial is about to look and feel even better! These changes will come into effect today, Tuesday 22nd June, and don't require any actions from you. Flood Solutions Commercial has been enhanced to make it the leading choice for commercial property lawyers who want the highest quality flood
- [Risk Series | Ground Stability](https://onesearch.direct/news/risk-series-ground-stability/) - Today we launch our Risk Series, to examine the top five conveyancing risks in more detail. Each week we will analyse a different risk, and will discuss further in the Q&A session of our upcoming webinar. Today our focus is on Ground Stability. Subsidence: what is it? What causes it? And how can you find out if you are
- [Risk Series | Flood](https://onesearch.direct/news/risk-series-flood/) - Welcome to week two of our Risk Series, where we examine the top five conveyancing risks in more detail. Each week we will analyse a different risk, and will discuss further in the Q&A session of our upcoming webinar. Today our focus is on Flood Risk, written by Mark Taylor, Channel Manager at Landmark Information and environmental auditor with the Institute
- [Q2 Property Trends Report](https://onesearch.direct/news/property-trends-report-completions-85-june-2021-versus-2019/) - We would like to share the Q2 edition of Landmark’s Property Trends Report, which provides a complete summary of the 2021 property transaction pipeline from listings through SSTC, search and finally completion milestones, compared to 2019. Surges and slowdowns in activity have aligned to major government announcements and deadlines. Property search orders were up 43% in April 2021,
- [Risk Series | Planning](https://onesearch.direct/news/risk-series-planning/) - Welcome to the third instalment in our Risk Series, where we examine the top five conveyancing risks in more detail. Each week we will analyse a different risk, and will discuss further in the Q&A session of our upcoming webinar. Today our focus is on Planning, written by Allie Parsons, Customer Success Consultant at Landmark Information. Why does Planning matter? Change
- [Risk Series | Coal](https://onesearch.direct/news/risk-series-coal/) - Thank you to those who've been in touch about our Risk Series, where we examine the top five conveyancing risks in more detail. We're thrilled you're enjoying it, and if you'd like us to cover a particular topic, please let us know. Each week we analyse a different risk, and will discuss further in the Q&A session of
- [NEW! NSR Chancel Insurance up to 2 million pounds](https://onesearch.direct/news/new-nsr-chancel-insurance-2-million-pounds/) - We are delighted to introduce a new improved NSR Chancel policy with improved cover, which came into effect on 1st August 2021. The Combined Residential and Commercial NSR Chancel Insurance (up to 2 million pounds) (Successor - Perpetuity) is only £19.86 including VAT and will replace the following products: NSR Chancel Insurance (up to 1 million pounds) Commercial NSR Chancel Insurance (up to 500 thousand pounds)
- [Homebuyers Protection Price Increase](https://onesearch.direct/news/homebuyers-protection-price-increase/) - Please be advised of the following price updates from OneSearch, regarding the Homebuyers Protection products. These price updates are effective from 1st October 2021, and are inclusive of VAT: OneSearch Insure - Buyer's Policy £55.44 OneSearch Insure - Seller's Policy £55.44 Home Buyers Protection: Failed Residential Transaction Insurance Moving house is an exciting time
- [Defective Lease Issues in Conveyancing | Webinar](https://onesearch.direct/news/defective-lease-issues-conveyancing-webinar/) - Join OneSearch and CLS Property Insight on Tuesday 12th October for a free webinar detailing Defective Lease Issues in Conveyancing. This hour long session will help solicitors navigate the complexities of Defective Lease issues and the insurance solutions that help property transactions progress. Including: • Claims examples, case studies and likely scenarios • What insurance policies
- [Coal Authority Price Updates](https://onesearch.direct/news/coal-authority-price-updates/) - As part of the Coal Authority's pricing review, the prices for their mining reports will be increasing. Please be advised of the new prices, effective from 1st November 2021: Residential Product New Cost Coal Report - Residential (Coal Authority) £51.09 Coal Authority Claims Report (50m Buffer) £25.14 Coal Authority Subsidence Claims History £210.35 Interpretive
- [Risk Series | Energy & Infrastructure](https://onesearch.direct/news/risk-series-energy-infrastructure/) - We've made it to the final instalment in our Risk Series, a series in which we have examined the top five conveyancing risks in more detail. Over the past few months we have taken a deep dive into a different risk, be it flood, ground stability, planning or coal. Today our focus is on Energy & Infrastructure, written
- [Q3 Property Trends Report](https://onesearch.direct/news/q3-property-trends-report/) - We would like to share the Q3 edition of Landmark’s Property Trends Report, which provides a complete summary of the 2021 property transaction pipeline from listings through SSTC, search and finally completion milestones, compared to 2019. The data this quarter captures the end of the SDLT holiday and observes the market as it tries
- [Your Guide to Planning and Building Regulations and Associated Indemnities | Webinar](https://onesearch.direct/news/your-guide-planning-and-building-regulations-and-associated-indemnities-webinar/) - After the success of our first CLS Property Insight partnered webinar, 'Defective Lease Issues in Conveyancing', we are pleased to share details on the next in the series, which will be taking place on Wednesday 3rd November at 11AM. Your Guide to Planning and Building Regulations and Associated Indemnities OneSearch Direct and CLS Property Insight
- [Complete Environmental Due diligence – ‘ticking all the boxes’?](https://onesearch.direct/news/complete-environmental-due-diligence-ticking-all-boxes/) - It is safe to say that environmental risk and the types of reporting available has evolved over the years. Hazards such as flood risk, ground stability, new energy sources as well as large infrastructure projects and planning applications can now be identified and dealt with early in the transaction. And whilst some of these may be
- [AML concerns into 2022 and how conveyancers can stay one step ahead](https://onesearch.direct/news/aml-concerns-2022-and-how-conveyancers-can-stay-one-step-ahead/) - AML risks a top priority for the SRA into 2022 and conveyancers need to remain vigilant We’ve seen caseload volumes return to more normal levels since the SDLT holiday ended. In a way, the industry is returning to some kind of normalcy. So, it’s a good time to ask: Are AML criminals returning to “normal” as
- [The top five conveyancing risks…and how to manage them](https://onesearch.direct/news/the-top-5-conveyancing-risksand-how-to-manage-them/) - To take a deeper look into the most frequent conveyancing risks, we produced several articles throughout 2021: Ground Stability Flood Planning Coal Energy & Infrastructure Here is a quick run-through of the points of each article and some quick links to their accompanying resources. Ground Stability Subsidence is thought to affect up to 20%
- [OneSearch & Armalytix partner to offer Source of Funds technology for clients](https://onesearch.direct/news/onesearch-armalytix-partner-source-funds-technology/) - We are pleased to announce our partnership with Armalytix, the open banking platform which streamlines the collection of data for the professional and financial service industries. Armalytix’s Source of Funds technology will now be available to OneSearch clients, helping to support them by providing best in class solutions that enhance their business. Through the partnership with
- [Changes to the CQS Standards | Webinar](https://onesearch.direct/news/changes-cqs-standards-webinar/) - Join OneSearch and Navro on the 19th May for a free webinar relating to the recent changes in the Conveyancing Quality Scheme’s (CQS) Core Practice Management Standards. This sixty minute webinar, presented by Ian Quayle, is aimed at all residential conveyancers acting on behalf of lenders in residential conveyancing transactions. It intends to highlight important changes to
- [Are you ready for the new CQS changes?](https://onesearch.direct/news/are-you-ready-for-the-new-cqs-changes-from-1-may-2022/) - Changes are afoot in the Conveyancing Quality Scheme’s (CQS) Core Practice Management Standards. From 1 May 2022, accredited conveyancers will be required to comply with changes relating to Part 2 of the UK Finance Mortgage Lenders Handbook for conveyancers acting on behalf of lenders in residential conveyancing transactions. Part 2 of the handbook sets out
- [Q1 Property Trends Reports](https://onesearch.direct/news/q1-property-trends-report/) - Could sustainable growth be making a welcome return to UK property market? The Q1 2022 editions of our parent company Landmark’s England & Wales and Scotland Property Trends Reports have just launched, providing summaries of the last quarter’s residential property transaction pipeline from listings to SSTC/SSTM, and from searches to completions. Headlines from Q1 include: Signs
- [Official CON29DW Price Update](https://onesearch.direct/news/official-con29dw-price-update/) - Please be advised of the following price updates for Official CON29DW products, effective from 1st May 2022: Residential Price Increase CON29DW Geodesys (Anglian Water) + £2.50 CON29DW Northumbrian Water + £2.50 CON29DW Safemove (Yorkshire Water) + £2.50 CON29DW Severn Trent Water + £2.50 CON29DW South West Water + £2.50 CON29DW Southern Water + £2.50 CON29DW Thames Water +
- [Japanese knotweed and its impact on the conveyancing process | Webinar](https://onesearch.direct/news/japanese-knotweed-and-its-impact-conveyancing-process-webinar/) - Join OneSearch and CLS Property Insight on Tuesday 29th March for a free webinar detailing the impact of Japanese Knotweed on conveyancing transactions. We are pleased to co-host this informative session to help property lawyers understand their options in addressing the issue of Japanese Knotweed on behalf of their clients. Amongst the topics we'll be covering
- [Landmark / Argyll Price Update](https://onesearch.direct/news/landmark-argyll-price-update/) - We would like to draw your attention to the price and product updates below. Please be advised of the following price and product updates from Landmark, effective from 1st April 2022: Environmental Residential Product Name New Cost Landmark Homecheck Pro £53.70 Landmark Envirosearch Residential £64.20 Landmark RiskView Residential £102.60 Product Name
- [FCI Price and Product Updates](https://onesearch.direct/news/fci-price-and-product-updates/) - Please be advised of the following price and product updates from FCI, effective from 3rd March 2022: Residential Old Product Name New Product Name New Cost FCI Premium Residential (1Ha-5Ha) £115.80 FCI Standard Residential (
- [Understanding Easements and associated indemnities | Webinar](https://onesearch.direct/news/understanding-easements-and-associated-indemnities-webinar/) - After the success of our co-hosted webinars with CLS Property Insight last year, we are delighted to announce we have even more planned across 2022, with the next scheduled for Tuesday 8th February at 11:00 AM. Understanding Easements and associated indemnities In this seminar Steve Johnson, Business Development Director at CLS, will explore the different types of Easements and methods of
- [Q4 Property Trends Report](https://onesearch.direct/news/q4-property-trends-report/) - We would like to share the Q4 2021 edition of Landmark’s Property Trends Report, which provides a complete summary of the 2021 residential property transaction pipeline from listings through SSTC, search and finally completion milestones in England and Wales, compared to 2019. Key highlights include: The sustained imbalance of ‘supply versus demand’ continues to be the dominant pressure on activity
- [2022: An Outlook](https://onesearch.direct/news/2022-outlook/) - Happy New Year to you all; we at OneSearch hope you were able to rest and recuperate over the festive break, especially after such a hectic year for the industry, and a turbulent twelve months across the wider world. As we ring out the old and ring in the new, we can look forward with
- [Webinar | OneSearch & confirmly - Making money transfers safe](https://onesearch.direct/news/webinar-onesearch-confirmly-making-money-transfers-safe/) - Join us on the 31st January at 2PM for a free webinar with our partners LMS to demo their confirmly platform, showcasing some of its key features.
- [Introducing the Landmark Climate Change Report](https://onesearch.direct/news/introducing-the-landmark-climate-change-report/) - Introducing the Landmark Climate Change Report: Helping property professionals, property investors and businesses to understand how climate change could impact a property. It is highly important to start reporting on climate change and the numbers can prove it: 2022 was officially the warmest year on record for the UK (Source: BBC) Large-scale action in all sectors of
- [Residential Conveyancing and Home Movers’ experiences in 2022](https://onesearch.direct/news/residential-conveyancing-and-home-movers-experiences-in-2022/) - Our parent company Landmark have released their Residential Conveyancing and Home Movers’ experiences in 2022 guide, revealing the experiences from both sides of the conveyancing landscape. Within the guide, you can discover: The four biggest causes of delays for residential conveyancers Which changes would improve the buying experience most Levels of buyer-concern around problems arising post-purchase

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- [On Demand Webinar | Source of Funds is Complicated. How to Make it Simple - with OneSearch & Armalytix](https://onesearch.direct/events/source-of-funds-is-complicated-how-to-make-it-simple/) - We recently held a webinar: 'Source of Funds is Complicated. How to Make it Simple', hosted by John Margett, Client Relationship Manager at OneSearch, and Tom Lyes, Head of Legal at Armalytix. The webinar is now available to be watched below. For conveyancers, regulation and financial crime risks require you to check, verify and analyse
- [On Demand Webinar | What the 2024 party manifestos say about Brownfield Land, Pollution, Green Belt and Housing](https://onesearch.direct/events/on-demand-webinar-what-the-2024-party-manifestos-say-about-brownfield-land-pollution-green-belt-and-housing/) - On Tuesday, June 18th, 2024, our Parent company Landmark Information Group held a timely webinar analysing and comparing the manifestos of the major political parties on environmental and land use issues, ahead of the 2024 General Election. Paul Nathanail, Chartered Geologist and Specialist in Land Condition, unpacked key commitments related to: Brownfield redevelopment policies Pollution
- [On Demand Webinar | Exploring Property Market Trends and Key Themes for 2024](https://onesearch.direct/events/property-trends-webinar-exploring-key-data-and-themes-for-2024/) - Discover the latest trends driving the residential property market in 2024 with Landmark's Property Trends webinar series. What to expect: Deep insights into transactional milestones, market analytics and challenges faced by estate agents, conveyancers, surveyors and lenders. Other highlights include: Data-driven insights: Dive deep into analytics and market data to better understand the complete residential
- [On Demand Webinar | The Cash Buyer Landscape](https://onesearch.direct/events/webinar-the-cash-buyer-landscape/) - In this webinar we will take a deep dive into how recent world and economic events have shaped the current housing market. We will be looking in detail at the upturn in transactions that do not require any lender involvement, and the potential pros and pitfalls of: Types of cash buyer Cash buyer motivation The
- [On Demand Webinar | Compliance with The Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD)](https://onesearch.direct/events/webinar-compliance-with-the-insurance-distribution-directive-idd/) - Date: 8th March 2024Time: 11:00AM – 12:30PM We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming co-hosted webinar with CLS on the 8th March starting at 11AM. CLSQ instructed Legal Consultants to conduct in-depth research on the requirements of the Insurance Distribution Directive for law firms. In this webinar, we will share the findings of

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- [Groundsure](https://onesearch.direct/news/supplier/groundsure/)
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- [Southern Water](https://onesearch.direct/news/supplier/southern_water/)
- [United Utilities](https://onesearch.direct/news/supplier/united_utilites/)
- [Scottish & Southern Energy](https://onesearch.direct/news/supplier/scottish_and_southern_energy/)
- [Independent](https://onesearch.direct/news/supplier/independent/)
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- [Coal Authority](https://onesearch.direct/news/supplier/coal_authority/)
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- [BT](https://onesearch.direct/news/supplier/bt/)
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- [Other](https://onesearch.direct/news/supplier/other/)
- [National Grid](https://onesearch.direct/news/supplier/national-grid/)
- [Public Health England](https://onesearch.direct/news/supplier/public-health-england/)
- [Westcountry Mines](https://onesearch.direct/news/supplier/westcountry-mines/)
- [Transport for London](https://onesearch.direct/news/supplier/transport-for-london/)
- [Civil Aviation Authority](https://onesearch.direct/news/supplier/civil-aviation-authority/)
- [CLS Property Insight](https://onesearch.direct/news/supplier/cls-property-insight/)
- [Highways Agency](https://onesearch.direct/news/supplier/highways-agency/)
- [4Stamp](https://onesearch.direct/news/supplier/4stamp/)

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- [Drainage & Water](https://onesearch.direct/news/product_type/drainage_water/)
- [Environmental & Utilities](https://onesearch.direct/news/product_type/environmental_utilities/)
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- [Risk & Compliance](https://onesearch.direct/news/product_type/risk_compliance/)

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- [Ground Stability](https://onesearch.direct/news/product_category/ground-stability/)
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- [Highways](https://onesearch.direct/news/product_category/highways/)
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- [Ongoing Monitoring](https://onesearch.direct/news/product_category/ongoing-monitoring/)
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