Climate Change Now Included in Landmark’s Sitecheck Combined
Hear from MLS Advantage partner Landmark, as they discuss their integration of a climate change module into their Sitecheck Combined report.
Climate change impacts every industry and how we live. From April 1 2023, landlords must demonstrate buildings have reached the highest Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) band. This requirement highlights the importance of understanding climate risks during property transactions.
Why it matters for conveyancers and solicitors
The Law Society will publish a Climate Change Practice Note in May 2025, providing guidance on solicitor duties in conveyancing, regardless of firm size or specialisation. This note aims to offer practical advice on climate change risks in transactions.
Supporting your due diligence
Landmark has integrated a market-leading climate change module into the Sitecheck Combined report, used by the top 20 law firms. This module offers a forward-looking analysis of climate impacts on properties, including physical risks like flooding and coastal erosion, and transitional risks like energy efficiency.
Keeping it clear & concise
- Front page: At-a-glance view of potential climate risks with a link to the executive summary.
- Executive summary page: Simplifies climate risks for easy client understanding, with recommendations and detailed insights.
- Physical risks: Assesses flood, subsidence, heat stress, and coastal erosion.
- Transition risk: Provides EPC information on energy efficiency and future compliance costs.
- Polygon search functionality: Allows precise area assessments.
- Data section: Detailed results with mapping and graphics on future risks.
Landmark expertise and support
The climate assessment is based on UK Climate Projections (UKCP18) from the Met Office, offering short, medium, and long-term risk analysis. Supported by expert professionals, Landmark ensures accurate environmental search information.
Simple, straightforward but never standard
Landmark’s remastered Sitecheck Combined report sets a new standard for commercial environmental searches. With intuitive design and industry-leading data interpretation, these reports empower you to deliver exceptional service to your clients.
Benefits that matter
- Effortless clarity: Simple navigation to identify risks and next steps quickly.
- Streamlined decision-making: Fewer false positives and clearer data interpretation.
- Enhanced coverage: New modules like climate change and ground stability.
- Cost and time savings: Ancillary report data included as standard.
Explore the future of environmental due diligence
Landmark’s new commercial product portfolio sets a new standard for environmental searches. To find out more about Landmark’s remastered commercial reports, click here.
If you have any questions, their customer service team is here to help at 03300 366 619 or via email at [email protected].