Freeholder tracing
Find UK People® simplifies freeholder tracing with fast, accurate results.
Our industry-leading freeholder tracing service locates missing or absentee freeholders within just 7 days, providing their current address. This fast, reliable service is essential in scenarios where the freeholder has become uncontactable—most commonly in buildings converted into leasehold flats.
In such cases, the freeholder may have sold the flats on long leases and, over time, lost interest or moved without updating their details. Our specialist tracing approach helps leaseholders and managing agents resolve legal, insurance, and property management issues efficiently.
Why people choose us
No trace, no fee
If we don’t find your subject you don’t pay a penny.
60 day guarantee
Check your results Free of Charge for up to 60 days.
Fast 7 day service
Results in 7 days, in most circumstances.
Reliable results
Results that are accurate and can be relied upon.
Freeholder tracing explained
No Find, No Fee freeholder tracing
When a freeholder is absent or uncontactable, leaseholders may ultimately need to apply for a Vesting Order through the County Court to transfer the freehold. However, before this legal route can be taken, leaseholders must show they have made reasonable efforts to locate the freeholder—often by instructing a professional tracing agency.
Find UK People® offers a specialist freeholder tracing service designed for this exact purpose. For a low fixed fee and under a no-find, no-fee guarantee, our in-house tracing team conducts every investigation internally—no outsourcing. Using verified UK data and expert analysis, we identify the freeholder’s current address, confirmed through cross-checking with two separate trusted sources to ensure accuracy.
Most traces are completed within 7 days, and all results are underwritten for 60 days. If you believe the information is incorrect within that time, we’ll recheck the case at no extra cost. Our service is fast, compliant, and cost-effective—making it the trusted solution for leaseholders needing to resolve absentee freeholder issues with confidence.
Frequently asked questions
Is freeholder tracing no trace no fee?
✅ Peace of mind!
All of our freeholder tracing services are no trace no fee so if we don’t find the person you are looking for you won’t pay a penny.
What information do I need to complete a trace?
ℹ️ We don’t need much!
All you need is the persons name and either their old address or date of birth.
How long does the trace take?
💨 7 days fast!
Normally just 7 days and a maximum of 30 days.
Is the information guaranteed?
✅ Peace of mind!
All of our supplied information is guaranteed for 60 days and we will recheck it free of any charge during this period if you need some further validation.
Why trace an Absentee Freeholder?
💰 Helps you reconnect!
Tracing an absentee freeholder is often essential for UK leaseholders who need to resolve legal, financial, or maintenance issues affecting their property.
Key reasons include:
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Building Repairs & Maintenance
Without contact, essential works to communal areas or structural repairs may be delayed or neglected. -
Service Charge Disputes
Absentee freeholders make it difficult to resolve questions over service charges or management responsibilities. -
Lease Extensions & Enfranchisement
Extending a lease or purchasing the freehold requires communication with the freeholder. If they are missing, the process can stall indefinitely.
Find UK People® helps leaseholders quickly locate absentee freeholders so they can move forward with critical property matters confidently and without delay.
How do you trace an Absentee Freeholder?
💻 Online research experts!
At Find UK People®, we specialise in locating absentee freeholders using expert research and access to verified data sources. Our process is fast, compliant, and highly effective.
Here’s how we trace them:
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Verified Data Sources
We use land registry data, electoral roll records, and credit agency address links from Experian and Equifax to identify property ownership and current residential addresses. -
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
We analyse online activity, including publicly available records and social media, to build a detailed profile and uncover recent address movements. -
Skip Tracing Techniques
By layering multiple data points and cross-referencing various databases, we track down individuals who have become uncontactable or intentionally evasive.
All tracing is conducted in full compliance with UK GDPR and data protection regulations, ensuring a lawful and ethical approach.
Our promise to you
No Trace No fee
- Money back guarantee
60 days of cover
- Giving peace of mind
Full retrace guarantee
- Recheck your case
