Sellers could speed up the sale if they include non-standard searches in the Home Information Pack where appropriate.

For example, it's standard practice to obtain a mining search in areas where coal mining has taken place. Sellers in these areas will save time if they provide this search in the Pack.

Other searches cover rights of way, ground stability and actual or potential environmental hazards such as flooding and contaminated land.

Sellers will also want to include guarantees and warranties for work already carried out on their homes.

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