I write to inform prospective house purchasers that searches are a waste of money.

We did all the relevant searches and went to the council offices to see if there were any plans to build on open land behind the house we were buying. In both cases we drew a blank.

Having moved in, we find a major development is planned behind us, the access road will go through our close and some houses will be demolished to accommodate it.

So, buyers beware, don't waste your money, just speak to the neighbours - they know more.

-Mrs Anne Barden, Sandringham Close, Seaford