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Home Owner Resources

We’re experts in many things to do with house buying and ownership, but not everything.

Fortunately, we know some people who can answer most of the questions you may have about owning or buying a house in the UK. Whether it’s flood-related issues, gas and electric, radon or soil questions to mining and local authorities, our Home Owner Resources can answer most things.

Advice Hub

Owning a home can be stressful, and we are here to give you a guiding hand along the way from the initial scouting out of a property, to the final purchase.

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Energy Efficiency and Safety

Resources and registries to improve home energy efficiency, ensure safety, and find certified professionals.

Improve Energy Efficiency

Guide on improving home energy efficiency and accessing government support.

Find an Engineer – Gas Safe Register

Official site to find registered gas engineers in the UK.

Find an Electrical Contractors – NICEIC

Search tool for finding certified electrical contractors.

FENSA

Certification body for replacement windows and doors, ensuring compliance with building regulations.

Electromagnetic Fields – Energy Networks

Information on safety standards and risks associated with electromagnetic fields from energy networks.

Construction and Building Services

Platforms to find professionals and resources for various construction and building services.

LSL Brands

LSL is a major provider of services to mortgage intermediaries and franchised estate agencies, also offering valuation services to numerous leading mortgage lenders in the UK.

Find a Builder – NFB

Summary: Tool to locate reputable builder through the National Federation of Builders.

Find a Roofing Contractor – NFRC

Summary: Search for certified roofing contractors via the National Federation of Roofing Contractors.

Find an Architect – RIBA

Directory to locate accredited architects through the Royal Institute of British Architects.

Land and Property Information

Sources for checking land, property details, and risk assessments.

Check Long-term Flood Risk

Tool to assess long-term flood risk for properties in the UK.

SEPA – Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Environmental information and regulatory services for Scotland.

Natural Resources Wales

Environmental management and conservation services in Wales.

NI Direct

Government services and information for residents of Northern Ireland.

UK Radon

Information on radon levels and risk mitigation in the UK.

Geology of Britain Viewer

Interactive map for viewing geological data across Britain.

The Coal Authority

Manages the effects of past coal mining and provides property search services.

Local Government and Planning

Tools and information for local council services, planning, and land registry.

Planning Portal

Central source for planning information and applications in the UK.

Find Local Council

Search tool to find contact details for local councils in the UK.

Land Registry – UK

Official government service for land and property registration in England and Wales.

ROS – Registers of Scotland

Land and property registration services for Scotland.

Searching Land Registry – NI Direct

Guide to accessing land registry services in Northern Ireland.

Historical and Listed Buildings

Resources to find and manage information on listed buildings and historic environments.

Historic England – The List

Official register of listed buildings and historic sites in England.

Cadw Records

Database of listed buildings and historic sites in Wales managed by Cadw.

Historic Environment Scotland

Search tool for listed buildings and historic sites in Scotland.

Finding Listed Buildings – NI Direct

Information on listed buildings and how to find them in Northern Ireland.

Energy Certificates

Platforms to find and manage energy performance certificates for properties.

Find Energy Certificate

Tool to find energy performance certificates for properties in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Scottish EPC Register

Database for accessing energy performance certificates in Scotland.