In this episode of the Cornwall Innovation Centre podcast, Rebecca Loto speaks with Tom Harvey-James from Groundsure, a conveyancing report company that helps solicitors assess property risks including mining, flooding, and contaminated land. Being based in Penryn Innovation Centre puts Groundsure right in the heart of mining country, making their expertise particularly valuable in Cornwall. Tom explains what conveyancing reports actually do and why they matter, especially when buying a property. The conversation covers some fascinating and surprising Cornish mining law. Rebecca discovers that when you buy a house in Cornwall, you don't necessarily own the land beneath it. Much of it is owned by the Duchy of Cornwall or private estates, meaning mineral rights can still exist below your home. Tom breaks down how this works in practice. Tom shar ...