Further Information & Useful Links

Industry Information

www.drainageandwater.co.uk
Information on Con29DW drainage and water searches from water companies in England and Wales.

www.landreg.gov.uk
Land registry acts, publications and practice guides.

www.groundsure.com
GroundSure Information is a partner in the delivery of environmental searches in England and Wales.

www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/so/pcode_search.htm
Quick link to the Inland Revenue's Disadvantaged Areas postcode search tool, to find out if the area qualifies for Stamp Duty relief.

www.safesoil.co.uk
For details on soil surveys to solve potential contaminated land headaches.

www.gleeds.com
Delivery excellence in Coal Mining Reports, Interpretation and Risk Assessments.

Home Information Pack

www.homeinformationpacks.gov.uk/
Official Home Information Pack Website

www.ippa.org.uk
Independent Pack Providers Association

www.hipassociation.co.uk/home.aspx
Association of Home Information Pack Providers

propertycodes.org.uk/
Property Codes Compliance Board

Acts of Parliament

www.homeinformationpack.gov.uk/pdf/HIPSrevised11June.pdf
The Home Information Pack (No. 2) Regulations 2007

www.opsi.gov.uk/ACTS/acts2004/ukpga_20040034_en_1
The UK Housing Act 2004 Regulations

www.opsi.gov.uk/SI/si2000/20003184.htm
The Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2000

www.opsi.gov.uk/legislation/wales/wsi2001/20013911e.htm
The Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2001

www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1991/Ukpga_19910056_en_1.htm
Water Industry Act 1991

Professional Bodies

propertycodes.org.uk/
Property Codes Compliance Board

www.narhi.org
NARHI the trade body for Home Inspectors and Energy Assessors

www.ihi.org.uk
Institute of Home Inspection

www.ofwat.gov.uk
OFWAT

www.communities.gov.uk
Communities and Local Government's vision is of prosperous and cohesive communities, offering a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for all.

www.lawsociety.org.uk
Comprehensive advice and information for homebuyers and industry insiders, including a ‘find a solicitor’ facility.

www.rics.org.uk
News, advice and information from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

www.ccwater.org.uk
Consumer Council for Water

Property Search Portals

www.findaproperty.com
Property for sale & rent through leading UK & overseas estate agents & letting agents

www.primelocation.com
Property for sale & rent through leading UK & overseas estate agents & letting agents

www.rightmove.co.uk
Search a wide range of property for sale in various areas in the UK

www.fish4.co.uk/iad/homes
Search a wide range of property for sale in various areas in the UK

www.home.co.uk
To find houses for sale in Sutton Coldfield

Web Searches

www.google.co.uk
Enables users to search the Web

www.maps.google.co.uk
Provides directions, interactive maps, and satellite and aerial imagery

www.home-hip.co.uk
Home Information Packs Regional & Local Hip Providers