Property Tools & Services
Free property tools & services guides from Property Passport UK.
25 guidesRightmove Sold Prices vs HM Land Registry: What's the Same and What Differs
Rightmove shows sold prices sourced from HMLR but with delays and gaps. This guide explains how the data differs and how Property Passport UK uses the primary source.
What Rightmove Doesn't Show You: 10 Property Data Points Portals Leave Out
Portals show listings and sold prices, but EPC history, flood risk, heritage designation, boundary data and title tenure are missing. Here's where to find them.
Zoopla House Price Estimate: How the Zed-Index Is Calculated and Why It's Often Wrong
Zoopla's automated valuation model uses a range of data inputs but regularly diverges from market reality. This guide explains how it works and its known limitations.
Rightmove vs Zoopla vs OnTheMarket: Which Property Portal Is Best for Buyers?
Comparing the three main UK property portals on listing volume, data quality, tools and fees for buyers.
HM Land Registry Online: How to Search Titles, Get Documents and What Each One Costs
Step-by-step guide to using the GOV.UK land registry service to get title registers, title plans, and official copies.
Planning Portal Explained: How to Find Planning Applications and Check Constraints
The Planning Portal gives access to local authority planning applications, permitted development guidance and map-based constraint layers.
Valuation Office Agency (VOA): How to Check and Challenge Your Council Tax Band
The VOA sets council tax bands for every property in England and Wales. Many are wrong. This guide explains how to check yours and appeal.
Purplebricks Review 2026: What the Data Shows About Their Sale Prices and Fees
Purplebricks charges a fixed fee regardless of outcome. This guide looks at independent data on time-to-sale, fall-through rates and seller experience.
Strike Estate Agents Review 2026: How Free-to-Sell Really Works
Strike offers free estate agency. This guide examines the business model, what sellers actually experience, and where the revenue comes from.
Yopa Review 2026: Hybrid Agent Model, Fees and What Sellers Experience
Yopa sits between online and traditional agents. This guide explains their fee model, local agent coverage and how outcomes compare.
Habito Mortgage Broker Review: Is the Online Model Right for Complex Cases?
Habito is one of the UK's largest online mortgage brokers. This guide examines their whole-of-market access, fee model and what customers report.
L&C Mortgages Review: What Fee-Free Mortgage Advice Actually Means
L&C is the UK's largest fee-free mortgage broker. This guide explains how they make money, what advice you get, and when you might want to pay a fee instead.
Nationwide vs Halifax vs ONS House Price Index: Which Should You Trust?
The UK has three main house price indexes and they regularly diverge. This guide explains what each measures, why they differ and which is most useful.
Halifax House Price Index: What It Measures, How It's Calculated and Its Limitations
Halifax publishes one of the UK's most-cited monthly house price reports. This guide explains the methodology, sample size and where it diverges from official data.
TDS (Tenancy Deposit Scheme): How to Raise a Dispute Step by Step
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme protects millions of tenancies. This guide takes you through the dispute process, evidence requirements and typical outcomes.
DPS (Deposit Protection Service) Dispute Guide: How to Get Your Deposit Back
DPS operates both custodial and insured deposit schemes. This guide explains the disputes process and how to build a strong case.
myDeposits: How the Custodial and Insured Schemes Work and How to Get Your Money Back
myDeposits is one of three government-approved deposit protection schemes. This guide explains how to access your money and resolve disputes.
Are Conveyancing Comparison Sites Worth Using? What They Leave Out of the Quote
Sites like Reallymoving and Compare Conveyancing offer instant quotes, but panel conveyancers have significant limitations. Here's what comparison sites don't tell you.
Reallymoving Conveyancing: How Panel Conveyancers Work and What to Watch Out For
Reallymoving connects buyers and sellers with panel conveyancers. This guide explains how the model works and the key differences from instructing a local solicitor.
RICS Home Survey Level 2 (HomeBuyer Report): Exactly What's In It and When to Upgrade
The RICS Level 2 is the UK's most popular survey. This guide explains exactly what it covers, what it doesn't, and when a Level 3 building survey is worth the extra cost.
RPSA vs RICS Surveyors: What the Different Professional Bodies Mean for Your Survey
Both RICS and RPSA register residential surveyors, but the qualifications and survey products differ. This guide explains what to look for when appointing a surveyor.
NHBC Buildmark Warranty: What It Covers, What It Doesn't, and How to Make a Claim
NHBC Buildmark protects around 80% of new builds in the UK. This guide explains cover periods, exclusions and the claims process.
Groundsure Environmental Search: What It Checks, What It Costs and What It Can Miss
Groundsure is one of the UK's leading environmental search providers. This guide explains what their reports cover and where the limitations lie.
Digital Property Logbooks in the UK: Property Passport, Veya and Movebutler Compared
Several platforms now offer digital property records. This guide compares their features, data sources and what they mean for buyers and sellers.
BASPI Explained: The Buyer's and Seller's Property Information Standard
BASPI (Buyer's and Seller's Property Information) is the industry standard for upfront property information. This guide explains what it contains and who uses it.