Moving Home, Uncovered
Hosted by Dan Hamilton-Charlton, Founder & CEO of Property Searches Direct
The podcast that champions home movers across England & Wales. With 30 years of experience, Dan lifts the lid on what really happens during a property transaction — the hidden delays, overlooked risks and missing information that leave home movers confused and frustrated.
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Recent episodes
Your House Is Ready To Market, But Are You Ready To Sell?
In this episode of Moving Home, Uncovered, Dan Hamilton-Charlton explains why preparing to sell starts long before your property goes on the market. Discover how PSD Property Rooms from getlegallyprepared.co.uk helps homeowners organise paperwork, gather property information, pre
Listen nowExchange 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 in
Listen nowFlood Risk and Environmental Reports: Why Timing Matters for Home Buyers
Dan Hamilton-Charlton explains why relying solely on pinpoint flood data can leave home buyers exposed. Learn how environmental reports from Property Searches Direct use property polygons to reveal surface water and flood risks, and why ordering searches early in your property pu
Listen nowCaveat 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
Listen nowWhy Property Transactions Take So Long, and What Really Causes the Delays
In this episode, Dan Hamilton-Charlton brings together the key lessons from this season so far and explains why buying and selling property is rarely as straightforward as people expect. Dan explores the most common causes of delay, including unprepared sellers, buyers not being
Listen nowCash 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 , Dan Hamilton-Charlton explains why even cash buyers should consider environmental and local authority searches, the risks of buying blind, and
Listen nowEnvironmental Risk: What Smart Buyers Check Before They Commit
Environmental risk can have a serious impact on where you buy and the future value of your home. 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
Listen nowChancel Indemnity Insurance: What Every Homebuyer Should Know
Chancel repair liability — what is it, and how can it affect your property purchase? In this episode of Moving Home, Uncovered , Dan Hamilton-Charlton explains why so many buyers end up paying too much for chancel repair searches, how a simple chancel repair insurance policy can
Listen nowWhy Sales Fall Apart: The Cost of Poor Seller Preparation
Selling a home isn’t just about presentation — it’s about preparation. In this episode of Moving Home, Uncovered , Dan explains why so many property sales fall apart after a sale is agreed, and how poor legal preparation by sellers often leads to delays, frustration, and failed t
Listen nowChoosing the Right Property Lawyer: Why It Matters More Than You Think
Choosing the right property lawyer can make or break your home move. In this episode of Moving Home, Uncovered , Dan Hamilton-Charlton explains how conveyancing really works, the difference between solicitors and licensed conveyancers, and why high-volume panel conveyancing can l
Listen nowThe Report No One Explained, and the Risk Almost Missed
In this episode, Dan Hamilton-Charlton shares a real-life story highlighting why it’s critical for buyers and sellers to understand the information in property reports. A cash buyer discovered a major coastal erosion risk in her contract pack — information her conveyancer hadn’t
Listen nowAffordability Matters for Buyers and Sellers
In this episode, Dan Hamilton-Charlton explains why affordability is crucial for both buyers and sellers. Drawing on over 30 years in property, he shares why knowing your finances upfront — from mortgages and deposits to monthly costs — keeps transactions on track, saves time, an
Listen nowWelcome to Moving Home, Uncovered: Why This Podcast Exists
In this first episode, Daniel Hamilton-Charlton, Founder and CEO of Property Searches Direct, introduces Moving Home, Uncovered . With over 32 years in the property industry and thousands of conversations with home movers, Dan explains why moving home can be stressful and confusi
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