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 purchase is crucial to making informed decisions and avoiding costly surprises.

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.

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 financially ready, late discovery of legal and environmental risks, fragile property chains, and pressures on conveyancers and local authorities.

This episode offers clear, practical insight into how better preparation, earlier access to searches and risk information, and realistic expectations can help reduce delays and make the home moving process smoother for buyers and sellers alike.

Perfect for anyone buying, selling, or investing in property who wants to understand why transactions stall and how to avoid common pitfalls.

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 how a no-search indemnity policy can protect your investment. Essential advice for anyone buying property in England or Wales with cash.

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 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.

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 protect you for just £25, and why taking control early can save you time, money, and stress. Essential listening for anyone buying a home in England or Wales.

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 transactions. You’ll learn what it really means to be contract ready, why buyers lose confidence when paperwork takes too long, and how better preparation can help a sale progress faster and more smoothly.

Essential listening for anyone thinking of selling a property in England or Wales.

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 lead to delays and poor communication. Learn what questions to ask, how workload affects service, and how to choose a property lawyer who will support your transaction properly.