Enhanced Flood Reports incorporate Groundwater Flood Risk Maps – The first of its kind to be available in England and Wales

Enhanced Flood Reports incorporate Groundwater Flood Risk Maps – The first of its kind to be available in England and Wales

Groundwater flooding is a major problem in high risk areas but an improved report which is available from Searches UK will enable homebuyers to determine if the property they are planning to buy is at risk of being flooded. 
The new report which is generated by Landmark is the first of its kind to reveal data about groundwater flooding. Until now, there has not been any authoritative information to show this type of data but after the publication of the ESI National Groundwater Flood Risk Map it is now clear that only half the areas thought to be susceptible to groundwater flooding are actually at risk, with just 12% of the land area of England and Wales situated within areas at risk of groundwater flooding. 
By combining information on likelihood and severity, the new map provides vital data to indicate for the first time where property is at risk. The findings are presented in a comprehensive series of new data sets and the information provided will have a major impact not only on the way in which land is assessed and prepared for development, but also the speed at which property purchase transactions can take place.
The data will be incorporated into the Landmark proprietary risk assessment reports and is significantly more accurate than other data sources; this means Searches UK’s solicitors and conveyancers can more accurately highlight any risk to new homebuyers.
Managing Director at Searches UK, Andrew Stenning said: “These enhanced reports give our clients even more information about flooding which can be passed onto lenders and homebuyers. This is a valuable screening tool which will help clarify the level of the risk to the property. At Searches UK we continue to review and develop the products we offer clients to provide them with the best searches and reports in the market.”
Groundwater flooding typically occurs after long periods of sustained high rainfall and takes longer to dissipate than surface water. Groundwater floods can persist for several weeks and even months following severe flooding. Recently, many locations have seen groundwater levels rise by more than 10 metres thanks to prolonged and persistent rainfall conditions.
For more information about Searches UK and these enhanced reports, please telephone 0845 2411 815 or visit www.searchesuk.co.uk.

Searches UK

https://www.searchesuk.co.uk

Searches UK is one of the country's leading Conveyancing Search providers.  Founded on the idea that you can combine first-class service with accurate and reliable conveyancing searches without having to compromise, it is our goal to ensure you get the results you need quickly and efficiently. We offer the full range of conveyancing searches, for both residential and conveyancing transactions, which can be ordered along with our Buyer Protect Scheme if required, ensuring that your clients benefit from our unique reimbursement scheme and are protected from some of the associated costs, should the transaction not complete.  We also offer a wide range of title insurance and indemnity policies and can provide fast turnaround times on EPCs, AML ID checks, Asbestos Surveys and Fire Risk Assessments too. All our searches are backed with fully comprehensive PI insurance, giving you complete confidence and peace of mind. We don't use call centres, so when you choose Searches UK, you get direct dial access to one of our skilled conveyancing search specialists, who will have the knowledge and expertise to ensure you get the most accurate results possible at the best value for money. At Searches UK we understand the difficulties you face in dealing with your risk and compliance obligations and we have ourselves been applauded by Legal Eye for having extremely robust systems in place.  In July 2012 we became the first search provider to have been awarded the Legal Eye Quality Standard. As well as being an appointed representative of First Title Insurance plc, which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority under registration number 202103.


Contact: Searches UK Tel: 01273 776625 Email: info@searchesuk.co.uk Address Unit 2, Gemini Business Centre, 136-140 Old Shoreham Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BD    

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