Property due diligence
Find the questions that can change a property decision before they become expensive surprises.
Property due diligence checklist for UK investors
Property due diligence is the process of testing the assumptions that made a deal attractive in the first place.
Read guide →Land Registry title research: what investors should look for
Title information can help establish ownership and reveal registered interests relevant to a property or parcel of land.
Read guide →Freehold vs leasehold: data points investors should check
Tenure changes the legal and financial structure of ownership. Lease length, service charges, ground rent terms and restrictions can matter to value and finance.
Read guide →How to research planning history before buying property
Planning history can show what has previously been proposed, approved or refused on a property and nearby sites.
Read guide →Planning constraints: the map layers developers should check early
Constraints such as listed status, conservation areas, flood risk and other designations can affect what may be feasible on a site.
Read guide →Article 4 and HMO research: why local rules matter
In some areas, local planning controls can remove permitted-development rights that might otherwise apply to certain changes of use, including HMO-related strategies.
Read guide →HMO licensing research before you buy
HMO licensing requirements can affect whether a property can be operated as intended and what standards or conditions apply.
Read guide →Flood risk and property investment due diligence
Flood risk can affect physical risk, insurance, finance, value and future saleability.
Read guide →Buying or developing a listed building: research questions to ask
Listed status can affect alterations and development possibilities, making early research important.
Read guide →Conservation areas and property development research
Conservation-area status can influence planning considerations and, in some cases, permitted-development rights.
Read guide →EPC data in property investment research
Energy Performance Certificate data can provide a quick view of a property’s recorded energy performance and recommendations.
Read guide →Building age and construction type in property due diligence
Building age and construction can influence maintenance expectations, insurance, finance and the relevance of comparable properties.
Read guide →Property boundaries: why map lines are only the start
Digital mapping is excellent for understanding plot shape and context, but a visual line on a map is not necessarily a definitive legal boundary.
Read guide →Researching company-owned property and land
Company ownership searches can help identify portfolios, land interests and potential off-market opportunities.
Read guide →Rebuild cost vs market value: why they are different
Rebuild cost estimates the cost of reconstructing a building; market value reflects what the property may transact for. They serve different purposes.
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