MDA Advantage has a strong heritage in the property market and in delivering reliable,
data-intensive services to property professionals.
Rely on us
We’re a part of MDA Corporation, a world leader in electronic data systems and property
services. In England and Wales, MDA:
- Built and operates the National Land Information Service (NLIS), a public-private
partnership putting local authority information online
- Runs over 43,000 electronic searches per week through SearchFlow, an MDA business
that provides search and other property information to solicitors
- Owns Xit2, which delivers valuations and conveyancing services management tools
to lenders
A pedigree in property information
2001
Feb
MDA sets up NLIS to link solicitors to local authority and other land information
providers
2005
May
NHN, NAEA and Homelink estate agent associations sign up for MDA Advantage to provide HIPs
to their members
Aug
MDA Advantage launches HIP service in England and Wales, two years before it becomes
a legal requirement
Aug
Movewithus signs up with MDA Advantage
Sep
MDA Advantage becomes founder member of Association of Home Information Pack Providers
(AHIPP)
Oct
Law Society signs up with MDA Advantage to provide HIPs for conveyancing solicitors
2006
Feb
NHN HIP service, powered by MDA Advantage, goes live
Apr
MDA acquires search company PropertyFlow, including SeachFlow and PSA
Dec
NHBC announces intention for home builders to use MDA Advantage HIPs for new-build
properties
2007
Feb
Countrywide Estate Agents appoints MDA Advantage as lead supplier
Feb
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors chooses MDA's Xit2 to provide its membership
database for Domestic Energy Assessors and Home Inspectors
Aug
MDA Advantage is fully compliant as HIPs become a legal requirement in a staggered
rollout between August and December
2008
Feb
NLIS contract renewed until 2019
May
MDA launches new post-HIP search packs for conveyancers
June
MDA acquires Richards Gray, a leading search and HIP provider