New chancel insurance product now available

We have long offered a variety of Chancel liability products from CLS. The Chancelcheck (along with the Chancelcheck Premium for larger sites) is seen as an essential search to warn property purchasers of a potential liability for chancel repair, and Chancelsure is a vital insurance policy when a liability is identified.
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Important information regarding Groundsure reports

Groundsure have informed us of some changes to their Homebuyers and infrastructure reports from Monday 11th February. They are launching an improved version of their popular Homebuyers report as well as their new Energy and Transport search, which replaces their previous range of infrastructure searches.
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The CON29DW Explained – changes in basis of charging

Our series on the questions in the CON29DW concludes with a look at changes in the ways properties are charged.

The final question of the CON29DW, 4.5, reads “Will the basis for charging for sewerage and water services at the property change as a consequence of a change of occupation?”
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Introducing Groundsure Avista and Homebuyers Plus

We’re pleased to announce two new residential searches from Groundsure – Avista and Homebuyers Plus.

Avista is an all-in-one environmental report, combining seven key areas. Contaminated land, flood risk, ground stability, radon, transportation, energy and planning applications are all covered by the search.
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The CON29DW Explained – basis of charging

Our monthly look at the questions in the CON29DW examines how properties are billed.

The basis of charging is covered by question 4.4 of the CON29DW, which reads “What is the current basis for charging for sewerage and water services at the property?”

What this means, simply, is whether a property is billed on what is known as a measured or unmeasured basis.
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