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.