Purchase of Residential Property in Plymouth

Client: Conveyancing solicitors, Plymouth

Context: Purchase of residential property

The Challenge: A Buyer Was Hesitant to Proceed with a Property Purchase as a Potential Flood Risk Had been Identified

Based on flood mapping, the solicitor’s searches identified a potential risk of surface water flooding that required further investigation. The solicitor’s client was concerned about proceeding further with the property purchase until they were more informed about the potential flood risk. 

Our Approach: Undertake a Property Flood Review to Investigate Potential Flood Risk

Ashfield was appointed to undertake a three-day turnaround ‘Property Flood Review’ desktop report. 

This flood review assessed numerous data sources, including planning portal data. Our flood risk consultants revealed that the solicitor’s search report had not accounted for the land reprofiling across the wider residential site or the detailed drainage design that had been approved by the Local Planning Authority (LPA), which accounted for future climate change. 

Through undertaking our Property Flood Review report, Ashfield concluded there was a sufficiently low risk from surface water and other sources of flooding to the property.

The Outcome: The Client Felt at Ease and Followed Through with the Property Purchase

After Ashfield downgraded the perceived flood risk for the property, the client felt more comfortable and at ease. This resulted in them following through with the property purchase.

Do you have a buyer who is hesitant to purchase as a result of potential flooding? Our flood risk report when buying a house explores the most up-to-date and comprehensive flood data available, which can help downgrade the potential perceived flood risk and put buyers at ease.