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The Home Buying and Selling Process Is Broken. Here Is What Sellers Can Do About It Now.
A new survey from the Open Property Data Association (OPDA) confirms what most home movers in England and Wales already feel in their bones: the process of buying and selling property is too slow, too fragmented, and too repetitive.
Daniel Hamilton-Charlton · 24 June 2026
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Buy Property Searches
This week we see the launch of www.buypropertysearches.co.uk which has become a search order platform dedicated to buyers that want a well informed, quick and easy way to get their search orders underway.
Daniel Hamilton-Charlton · 19 June 2026
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Searches, supplier panels and the question of consumer choice in conveyancing
In the debate over conditional selling by estate agents, are conveyancers throwing stones in glass houses? Daniel Hamilton-Charlton, CEO of Property Searches Direct, examines the process surrounding conveyancing searches.
Daniel Hamilton-Charlton · 5 June 2026
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Understanding Home Movers: The Need for Transparency in Property Transactions
Fall-through rates remain stubborn. Transactions still stretch across months. Surprises continue to surface late, often after high costs and emotional investment. What are we doing about it at Property Searches Direct?
Mike Stainsby · 5 March 2026
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Estate Agents Using Differentiation: Lead with Certainty & Success
Agents hold all the cards if they look at market differentiation opportunities with Property Searches Direct
Mike Stainsby · 24 February 2026
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How to Get a Land Registry Plan Copy: A Complete Guide
How to Get a Land Registry Plan Copy: A Complete Guide
Daniel Hamilton-Charlton · 19 February 2026
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Exchange Is Not the End, Protecting Sellers From Failed Completions
In this episode of Moving Home, Uncovered, Dan Hamilton-Charlton explains how sellers can better protect themselves once contracts are exchanged. Using real-world experience, Dan explores why buyer failure at completion is more common than people realise and how ClozeSure fits into a seller’s wider preparation. A practical look at reducing risk, protecting chains, and bringing certainty to the final stages of selling a home.
Daniel Hamilton-Charlton · 28 January 2026
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Flood Risk and Environmental Reports: Why Timing Matters for Home Buyers
In this episode of Moving Home, Uncovered, Dan Hamilton-Charlton explains what Caveat Emptor really means for today’s home buyers. From surveys and searches to reading reports properly, Dan breaks down why responsibility ultimately sits with the buyer, how hidden risks are missed, and why relying blindly on solicitors can lead to costly mistakes. Essential listening for anyone buying property in England and Wales.
Daniel Hamilton-Charlton · 21 January 2026
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Caveat Emptor, Why Buyers Must Take Responsibility Before It’s Too Late
In this episode of Moving Home, Uncovered, Dan Hamilton-Charlton explains what Caveat Emptor really means for today’s home buyers. From surveys and searches to reading reports properly, Dan breaks down why responsibility ultimately sits with the buyer, how hidden risks are missed, and why relying blindly on solicitors can lead to costly mistakes. Essential listening for anyone buying property in England and Wales.
Daniel Hamilton-Charlton · 14 January 2026
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Why Property Transactions Take So Long, and What Really Causes the Delays
Why do property transactions take so long? Dan Hamilton-Charlton explains the real causes, including unprepared sellers, buyers not financially ready, late risk discovery, fragile chains, and conveyancing delays. Learn how better preparation, early access to searches, and realistic expectations can make buying or selling property faster, smoother, and less stressful.
Daniel Hamilton-Charlton · 7 January 2026
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Property Searches Direct manifesto for uk property market.
The public consultation on reforming the home buying and selling process has now closed. As government moves into a period of analysis and roadmap development, the market enters a natural pause, not in transactions, but in direction.
Mike Stainsby · 5 January 2026
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Cash Buyers: Why Skipping Searches Is a Risky Game
Cash buyers often assume they don’t need property searches — but is skipping them really safe? In this episode of Moving Home, Uncovered, Daniel Hamilton-Charlton explains why even cash buyers should consider environmental and local authority searches, the risks of buying blind, and how a no-search indemnity policy can protect your investment. Essential advice for anyone buying property in England or Wales with cash.
Daniel Hamilton-Charlton · 31 December 2025
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Environmental Risk: What Smart Buyers Check Before They Commit
In this episode of Moving Home, Uncovered, Dan Hamilton-Charlton explains why smart buyers check flood risk and environmental hazards before viewing properties, how hidden risks are often only revealed late in the conveyancing process, and how early access to hazard information can help buyers make better, more informed decisions. Essential listening for anyone buying a home in England or Wales.
Daniel Hamilton-Charlton · 24 December 2025