LOST BENEFICIARY SEARCHED BY
EXPERTS

Our expert researchers ensure crucial details are taken for a comprehensive search

MISSING FREEHOLDER MEET YOUR
OBLIGATIONS

Providing a detailed search and report so you don’t break legal obligations to them

ABSENT LANDLORD STRESS FREE

An easy to follow process means you can sit back whilst we do the work

LEGAL SECTOR PEOPLE FINDING

A proven service used by law firms and probate specialists

BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER CARE

Before you have instructed us to the final outcome, we will follow up to assist you

FREE SEARCH

A 30 minute quick free search at no cost to you, totally free.

One of our qualified tracing researchers, will spend 30 minutes attempting to track down any single or multiple people part of the same claim for you. This could include multiple freeholders, landlords or beneficiaries. Any find therefore will be free and forwarded to you at no cost.

INCLUDED:
  • 30 minute quick search
  • Confirmation of Find or No Find
  • Full in depth search
  • Visit to potential find
  • Detailed official report outlining search
FREE SEARCH

DETAILED COMPREHENSIVE SEARCH

Peace of mind that is priceless £185 inclusive

A comprehensive multi-faceted search with follows up as required to ensure all avenues to a find are exhausted.

INCLUDED:
  • 30 minute virtual search
  • Confirmation of find or no find
  • Full in depth search
  • Visit to potential find
  • Detailed official report outlining search
COMPREHENSIVE SEARCH

WANT TO TRACE A MISSING BENEFICIARY, A MISSING FREEHOLDER OR LANDLORD.

Human led research as standard for FREE
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WANT TO TRACE A MISSING BENEFICIARY, A MISSING FREEHOLDER OR LANDLORD.

Human led research as standard for FREE

We are so confident in our service that we provide a thirty minute free search for our clients as standard, no up front cost. Unlike our competitors this is not a simple digital search but human engaged search based on the analysis of the information taken from you.

ETHICAL PEOPLE FINDING

ENSURING COMPLIANCE AND GOOD PRACTICE
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ETHICAL PEOPLE FINDING

ENSURING COMPLIANCE AND GOOD PRACTICE

All information is taken and stored with strict codes of data protection and never sold or provided to third parties. You can be certain we will use the information provided by you solely for the purpose of ensuring a trace. We have registered data protection officers that operate within the paramenters of good practice.

WE ALWAYS REPORT BACK

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WE ALWAYS REPORT BACK

COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY

Whether you use our free search service or comprehensive search we will always get back to you with a result. The key difference is the comprehensive search includes an official report to assure you, your law firm or the courts on the particulars of the trace, its outcome and what reasonable steps were taken to meet the requirements.

MORE REASONS TO USE OUR PEOPLE FINDER SERVICE

  • FREE SERVICE NO UPFRONT COSTS
  • U.K. OR INTERNATIONAL
  • 4200+ SEARHES CONDUCTED
  • 10 YEARS OPERATIONAL
  • 2 FULL TIME RESEARCHERS
  • OFFICIAL REPORTING

Top questions about Finding a Free Holder Or a Missing Beneficiary

  • What is a missing freeholder?
    A missing freeholder or absent freeholder is used when a leaseholder cannot locate the freehold owner of a property.
  • What is the fastest way to find a missing freeholder?
    The fastest way to find a missing freeholder is by searching public records, instructing a specialist researcher who can locate missing freeholders.
  • I cannot find my freeholder what can I do?
    You can prove that you have taken reasonable steps to find a missing freeholder, you can then proceed with a sale or disposition through the various legal processes.
  • I cannot locate a beneficiary in a will?
    You must take reasonable steps to find a missing beneficiary. If you are unable to locate a missing beneficiary their share will be dealt with in accordance to how a Will is drafted if there is one, if there is no will, it will be dealt with through intestacy.
  • How many missing freeholders are there in the UK?
    Whilst it is impossible to state the exact number of missing freeholders, in the UK there are over 4.6 million leasehold properties, some of which will be held by large corporate bodies or trusts, whilst other freeholders may own multiple properties. For this reason is it now known how many missing freeholders there are exactly.
  • If the landlord or absentee freeholder is nowhere to be found what can you do?
    An application to the county court can be made for a vesting order, allowing the tenant to take the transfer of the freeholder. This can be a time consuming and costly process.
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