And yet can everybody honestly say that you make all of the checks you should?

When you find your house, you will probably have a survey from a reputable surveyor and use a trusted solicitor to do the conveyancing.

But is that enough?

Possibly! But what if :-

• Your neighbour is from hell and the seller has not disclosed this to the estate agent or the solicitor.

• The house has an unfortunate history, such as a murder that might make it difficult to sell.

• Or worse!

So use Daisy MI first to check the address, draw maps and find any other relevant information.

It is also a good idea to visit the UK Land Registry On-Line and check the property there. It will cost the grand sum of two pounds for each search.

Note that this site contains details of what the last purchaser paid for the house. So if you are thinking of making an offer, this may help you pitch it correctly!