Two searches, one complete picture
Your conveyancer handles the property. Our report handles the surroundings. Together, nothing falls through the cracks.
A conveyancer is essential — title search, contract review, settlement. They make sure the property is legally sound and the transfer goes smoothly. Every buyer needs one.
Our Surroundings Report handles the other half. For $29, it checks what's within 500m of your address: 1,880 development applications tracked across Lake Macquarie, 5 contamination sites mapped, 267 licensed venues with trading hours. The context that determines whether you'll enjoy living there.
One searches the property. The other searches the surroundings. Together, you've covered everything.
Two searches, complete coverage
| Conveyancer | Surroundings Report ($29) | |
|---|---|---|
| Title search | ✓ | — |
| Contract review | ✓ | — |
| Zoning verification | ✓ | — |
| Settlement handling | ✓ | — |
| DAs within 500m | — | ✓ |
| Contamination nearby | — | ✓ |
| Licensed venues & hours | — | ✓ |
| Road & traffic noise | — | ✓ |
| Crime & safety data | — | ✓ |
| Livability grade | — | ✓ |
| Neighbourhood trajectory | — | ✓ |
| Construction pipeline | — | ✓ |
| Visual surroundings map | — | ✓ |
| Delivery | Days | Minutes |
Add the surroundings check for $29
Your conveyancer handles the legal side. Add surroundings intelligence for any Lake Macquarie address — it takes 3 minutes and completes your due diligence.
Try: 48 Union St, Cooranbong
Frequently asked questions
Do I need both a conveyancer and a Surroundings Report?
Yes — they cover completely different ground. A conveyancer handles the legal transfer and title search (essential for any purchase). Our report covers the 500m around the address — development, contamination, noise, and neighbourhood trajectory. Together, nothing falls through the cracks.
Why is the report so much cheaper than a conveyancer?
Different scope entirely. A conveyancer provides personalised legal services over weeks (title search, contract review, settlement). Our report is a data intelligence scan — cross-referencing 8 public registers for a specific address. Automated and delivered in minutes.
Can my conveyancer get this surroundings data?
The data is publicly available across multiple council and government systems, but it's outside a conveyancer's standard scope. They specialise in title and legal matters. Our report aggregates the surroundings data (1,880 DAs, 5 contamination sites, 267 venues across Lake Macquarie) — a different job entirely.
When should I order the Surroundings Report?
Before you make an offer, ideally. Checking surroundings early helps you prioritise properties and negotiate with confidence. Some buyers order one before even attending the open home.