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Homecheck Mining and Subsidence

Landmark Information Group will be launching their new Homecheck Mining and Subsidence search on Thursday 31st August.

The search combines the information currently found in their popular Homecheck Ground Stability and Subsidence reports, both of which will be withdrawn from the same date.
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The CON29DW explained – sewer flooding

Every month we look at a different aspect of the CON29DW and explain why it’s important. This month – sewer flooding.

As a general rule, the areas of the CON29DW that tend to concern most people are around connections and public assets within property boundaries. It’s understandable, as these are seen as the areas that could potentially cause the most disruption to homeowners.
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What is the difference between a S104 sewer adoption agreement and adoption under a S102?

A S104 (Section 104 of the Water Industry Act (1991)) agreement is a legal agreement between a developer and a water company, where the developer agrees to build sewers to an agreed standard, which the water company will then adopt. The agreement is usually signed at the early stages of the development and lasts for several years, until the water company is satisfied the network has been completed to their satisfaction.
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Local authorities explained

We dive into the murky world of local authorities.

Don’t know your Metropolitan Districts from your county councils? Your two-tiers from your hybrids? No need to worry (if indeed you were), you’re not alone. Fortunately we’ve got the authoritative guide to local authorities, so come with us as we borough down (borough/burrow, it’s a witty council-themed joke, sorry) into the long, confusing history of councils.
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The CON29DW explained – Building over a public sewer

Our series looking at issues raised by the CON29DW examines the consequences of building over, or near to a public sewer.

Question 2.7 of the CON29DW asks ‘Has a Sewerage Undertaker approved or been consulted about any plans to erect a building or extension on the property over or in the vicinity of a public sewer, disposal main or drain?’
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