Current Members
Decisions in favour of Personal Search Companies
Successful Information Tribunals
Industry Specific Insurance Products
Benefits of Membership
Membership of and Listing on IPSA Searches!
IPSA Membership (subject to membership level and fee) also includes a listing on the new IPSA Searches website where you can list your Search Company and be seen as a Local Firm with National Coverage!
IPSA offers its members practical advice and template documents for dealing with Local Authorities who restrict access to information or make charges for EIR
Industry Specific Insurance Products
Through negotiation with specialist insurance brokers and underwriters, IPSA is able to offer Professional Indemnity Insurance which is specific to Search Companies, as well as specialist Search Insurance at a beneficial rate
The Chairman of ISPA, Andrew Prismall, meets regularly with HMLR and sits on their panels, enabling him to keep abreast of developments and pass on relevant information to members
IPSA is delighted to welcome members to an Annual National Conference as well as Members Only Days when there are specific changes or threats to the Industry which merit group involvement
Our Newsletter, complete with relevant industry news and other items of interest to our members, is emailed on a regular basis
Opportunity to join Board as Executive Member
Any Member of IPSA may apply to sit on the Executive Board. Appointees are selected on the basis of their qualifications and/or experience for the role and their willingness to set aside the time required to fulfil that role
Opportunities to join other Industry Bodies
IPSA has the privilege of holding positions on a number of Industry Boards, including the PCCB. Members, at the discretion of the Executive Board, have the opportunity to represent the views of IPSA and its membership throughout the Industry.
ABOUT US
The Association of Independent Personal Search Agents is a non-profit-making representative body and support group for search companies across the UK. They provide a range of services designed to educate, inform and support their members, including dedicated website and telephone helpline.
Other benefits include a range of discounted training courses, Insurance Packages and a nationwide member to member network for out of area searches.Members are regulated by the Industry leading IPSA code of practice and supply regulated searches to conveyancing professionals nationwide. See more
Board of Directors
Heather Poole-Gleed
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 01746 762242
E-Mail: heather@ipsa-online.org.uk
Latest news
Mar 23 / Posted by MMM2010
Introducing our New Chief Executive – ...
After 7 years serving on our Executive Board, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Heather Ann Poole-Gleed as our new Chief Executive. Heather is looking forward to working alongside our new Chairman, Hamish McLay, and the rest of the Executive Team here at IPSA.
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Mar 23 / Posted by MMM2010
Welcoming our new Chairman – Hamish McLay
We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chairman – Hamish McLay. Hamish is a familiar face to members old and new and has been a huge supporter of IPSA for many years. We are sure he will bring his own brand of passion and energy to the role.
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Mar 8 / Posted by MMM2010
Andrew Prismall – Chairman, announces he ...
Time to move on. The time has come for me to step down as Chairman of IPSA – Association of Independent Personal Search Agents has been a privilege to lead this army of independent, enthusiastic and determined smaller search firms as we continue to have a presence in a search market dominated by high […]
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Nov 13 / Posted by MMM2010
Annual Conference November 2023
Celebrating a Successful Conference: IPSA Shines with Collaboration and Insight! Last week’s Association of Independent Personal Search Agents (IPSA) Annual Conference was a remarkable gathering that showcased the vibrancy and collaborative spirit within our industry. The conference was marked by a diversity of perspectives, brought to life by lively and enthusiastic speakers. As we reflect […]
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Aug 11 / Posted by Heather Poole-Gleed
Searches not to blame for hold-ups – as ...
With some house sales taking a staggering eight months to complete, delays in the search system often get the blame – but it doesn’t have to be like that. Research from Zoopla says it now takes between 17 and 34 weeks to complete a house sale in the UK. Many conveyancing lawyers quote two to […]
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Jul 19 / Posted by Heather Poole-Gleed
Why is local your best choice for property ...
When you’re a busy conveyancer looking for someone to complete your property search reports quickly, accurately and for a good price, why should you choose a local independent agent instead of one of the big national companies? Well, there are lots of good reasons to choose a local agent! They know their patch Regulations […]
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Jun 8 / Posted by Heather Poole-Gleed
IPSA network welcomes new faces
The Association of Independent Personal Search Agents is delighted to welcome four new members as it continues to strengthen its nationwide profile. Move Reports UK in Wolverhampton, Safe Search in Southport, Legal Brokers in Bury and Pavilion Property Searches in Brighton have all recently joined IPSA. IPSA chairman Andrew Prismall welcomed the new members to […]
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May 4 / Posted by Heather Poole-Gleed
Property searches ‘becoming a lottery’
A ‘postcode lottery’ is affecting home buyers across the UK with some prospective purchasers waiting up to three months for vital property searches. Property search experts IPSA say the delays stifling some parts of the housing market are sometimes unavoidable – but there are ways of speeding up transactions for the benefit of buyers. Andrew […]
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