Groundsure Launches Enhanced CON29M Official Coal Mining Search

Groundsure is proud to announce the launch of the enhanced CON29M Official Coal Mining Search (residential), setting a new standard for residential coal mining risk reporting.

This search builds on trusted Law Society standards and uses official Coal Authority data, offering property professionals, conveyancers and buyers an expert-led, clear and highly accurate view of mining-related risks.

Coal mining has played a significant role in shaping the UK’s landscape and history, but with that legacy comes a need for due diligence when it comes to property transactions. The new CON29M from Groundsure provides clarity, confidence and convenience to the process, delivering valuable insights where you need them most.

What makes it different

The CON29M Official Coal Mining Search has been developed to meet the modern demands of property professionals, using the latest technology and expert interpretation. The standout feature is the integrated mine entry interpretive report, included as standard. There are no delays, no bolt-on charges and no need for additional reports. Each mine entry is analysed by mining experts with over 40 years of experience, delivering precise and professional assessments that help you make decisions faster and with confidence.

We have also integrated OS NGD Buildings data to ensure your report includes the most accurate building outline information available. This means every search is specific to the property’s exact footprint, not just the general location. You will receive separate risk statements for the building itself and the rest of the property, giving you a much clearer picture of what may be affected.

Comprehensive coverage and clarity

The new CON29M addresses all 11 questions set out in the Law Society’s most recent guidance, including subsidence claims within 50 metres of the property and an integrated mine entry interpretive report. This avoids the need for a separate reports, saving significant time and costs.

For every search, you will receive (where mine entries are identified):

  • Digitised boundaries showing the main building and the entire property
  • A detailed map showing any nearby mine entries and their zone of influence
  • Data on treatment, depth, diameter and type of mine entry (shaft or adit)
  • Information on entries beyond 20m, where they may still impact the property
Built-In protection for added reassurance

To further support professional users and their clients, all Groundsure CON29M reports come with a £100,000 Coal Search Report Insurance Policy as standard. This gives peace of mind by providing a financial safeguard against any issues that may arise after the transaction is completed.

What this means for your clients

The updated CON29M is designed to make the due diligence process simpler and more efficient. Integrating all relevant information into a single, expertly interpreted report cuts down on confusion and saves you time. With a clear visual layout and easy-to-understand, mapped features, it’s easier for you and your clients to quickly understand the key risks involved.

Importantly, we do not just present the risks; we provide clear, actionable next steps. Whether the report reveals a low or significant risk, your clients will receive practical guidance on what it means and what they should consider doing.

The future of mining risk reports

With this launch, Groundsure sets a new benchmark for coal mining searches in the residential property market. The CON29M is designed not just to meet the Law Society requirements but to exceed them, providing you with reliable insights, quicker turnaround times and recommendations that focus on your clients’ needs. These changes also apply to Avista and GeoRisk and residential. 

If you are looking for accuracy, reliability and a report that works as hard as you do, the Groundsure CON29M Official Coal Mining Search is the perfect choice for professionals. Explore how this new product can streamline your workflow and give your clients the peace of mind they deserve.

Find out more here.

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