Customer Area

Complaints Policy

Information for Customers

NSS – The National Search Service is registered with the Property Codes Compliance Board (PCCB) as a subscriber to the Search Code. A key commitment under the Code is that firms will handle any complaints both speedily and fairly.

If you want to make a complaint, we will

  • Acknowledge it within 5 working days of receipt
  • Normally deal with it fully and provide a final response, in writing, within 20 working days of receipt.
  • Keep you informed by letter, telephone or e-mail, as you prefer, if we need more time.
  • Provide a final response, in writing, at the latest within 40 working days of receipt.
  • Liaise, at your request, with anyone acting formally on your behalf.

If you are not satisfied with our final response, or if we exceed the response timescales, you may refer the complaint to The Property Ombudsman scheme (TPOs): Tel: 01722 333306, Web Site www.tpos.co.uk E-mail: admin@tpos.co.uk.

We will co-operate fully with the Ombudsman during an investigation and comply with his final decision.

Complaints should be sent to:

Kimberley Mathias
Customer Services
NSS – The National Search Service
14 Cartwright Court
Dyson Wood Way
Bradley
Huddersfield
HD2 1GN

Phone: 0333 050 3550

E-mail: general.mailbox@nationalsearchservice.co.uk