Ten things your listing won't tell you

Before you offer, Eavesdrop checks 66 sources public registers. Below are the ten risks buyers most often miss — each explained with the named source data and what it means for your purchase.

• Flood risk

  What Environment Agency flood zones mean at purchase.

• Leasehold

  Ground rent, the 80-year cliff, and LFRMA 2024 status.

• Planning history

  LPA registers, enforcement notices, and Article 4 directions.

• EPC rating

  Bands A–G and MEES regulations for landlords and buyers.

• Japanese knotweed

  RICS categories 1–4 and the mortgage impact.

• Radon

  UKHSA action level and BGS affected areas by postcode.

• Subsidence

  BGS GeoSure hazard ratings, clay soils, and the Coal Authority.

• Conservation area

  Planning restrictions, Article 4 directions, and TPOs.

• Noise complaints

  DEFRA strategic noise mapping and statutory nuisance registers.

• Sewage proximity

  EA Consented Discharges within 500 m and storm overflow data.