We will not be able to undertake the searches until this has been received. In recent times, our governments have at last complied with European Directives to make available to us all information about thehistory of our land. When new houses are built, this must often take place on land which has formerly used for industry. Such industry will often leave behind traces in the form of metals. Every now and then such elements will be perhaps poisonous.
Environmental searches go some way to revealing the realsituation.
We are always likely to recommend such searches for new properies, and probably also for hous erected within the last twenty years. Sometimes we will have personal knowledge of the land sufficient to know that any former use was benign. This note relates to English law only. Law changes constantly, and a short note cannot reflect the complexity of real life. Do not rely upon this note alone, but ask about your situation.