Groundsure CON29M
Groundsure CON29M
Groundsure now produces its own CON29M Mining Search for both residential and commercial property transactions, identifying current and historic mining impact that may affect a property or land transaction. The Groundsure CON29M Official Coal Mining Residential Search is officially accredited by the Law Society and answers all official 11 questions requested in the Law Society’s 2018 guidance notes. The report includes additional information where the land or property falls under the Cheshire Brine Compensation area. The 11 Law Society questions refer to past, present and future underground coal mining; coal mining geology; past, present and future opencast coal mining; coal mining subsidence claims; mine gas emissions; and emergency call-out incidents.
The report includes official licensed Coal Authority data and a comprehensive Coal Search Report Insurance Policy.
| Key Features | Why This Matters |
|---|---|
| Answers all 11 official CON29M questions set by the Law Society. | Ensures full legal compliance in coal mining areas for residential transactions. |
| Includes a mine entry interpretive assessment as standard, with Zone of Influence (ZOI) data. | Provides clear insight on whether historic mine entries pose a risk to the property—without the need for separate follow-up reports. |
| Licensed Coal Authority data, interpreted by Groundsure’s experts. | Delivers trusted, authoritative information with professional insight and analysis. |
| Cheshire Brine Compensation Area alert (where applicable). | Flags a rare but significant geological issue that can affect ground stability and compensation eligibility. |
| Includes a coal mining risk map and OS MasterMap property boundary overlay. | Visually identifies relevant hazards relative to the exact property location for better understanding and action planning. |
| Front-page summary of findings and expert opinion with clear navigation. | Makes it easier to access key conclusions and recommended next steps quickly. |
| £100k Coal Search Insurance included and £10M Professional Indemnity Insurance (per claim). | Gives peace of mind and legal reliance for all professionals involved in the property transaction. |
| Highlights subsidence claims, mine gas emissions, emergency callouts and more. | Gives a well-rounded view of both historical and potential future coal-related hazards. |
| Flags a risk when any mine entry ZOI overlaps the property—even if the entry is more than 20m away. | Goes beyond Law Society minimum requirements to proactively protect client interests. |
| Tailored version available for Scottish transactions. | Ensures relevant guidance is applied even where Law Society CON29M form does not apply directly. |
