Searchflow Limited

Reference number: 563702

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

CLS Property Insight Limited Reference number: 718255 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Searchflow Limited (FRN 563702) is an AR of CLS Property Insight Limited (FRN 718255). When you use Searchflow's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Searchflow, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04084804
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
2 October 2000 (25 years old)
Registered office
5-6 Abbey Court Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2 7HY, England
Nature of business
  • Data processing, hosting and related activities (SIC 63110)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Simon James Brown Director Mar 1965 5 Nov 2018
Stephen John Stout Director Jan 1960 5 Nov 2018
Matthew Teague Director Jun 1975 30 Sep 2024
Matthew Teague Secretary Not published 15 Mar 2017

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through CLS Property Insight Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 2 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • PSA
  • Richards Gray

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Searchflow Limited FCA authorised?
Searchflow Limited (FRN 563702) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Searchflow?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Searchflow Limited (FRN 563702) is an AR of CLS Property Insight Limited (FRN 718255). When you use Searchflow's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Searchflow, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Searchflow?
Protection works through CLS Property Insight Limited, the principal firm responsible for Searchflow's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Searchflow a scam or clone?
Searchflow is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Searchflow's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Searchflow's FRN is 563702. You can verify it on the FCA register.