LOCAL AUTHORITY SEARCHES
The use of personal local authority searches have become increasingly popular in today’s conveyancing process. This is partly owing to the fact that many local authorities can be slow in providing your search and can charge anything up to £350. So how can we help?
CNC HIPSearches is part of a network of suppliers of property related searches for HIP providers, solicitors and licenced conveyancers. Operating through a network of local authorities, we have built an enviable reputation for clear, concise, accurate reports supported by a first class administration system resulting in an efficient turnaround.
CNC HIPSearches can provide your local searches from as little as £99.99 (all inclusive). Our personal searches are produced at a very high standard and have an average of 5-10days turnaround time. What’s more, our conveyancing searches are covered by £2 million indemnity insurance and are widely accepted by a vast majority of mortgage lenders. Please contact us today to see how much you can save.
By instructing CNC HIPSearches to provide your local authority searches you will save a significant amount of time and money, as well as experience a professional and high quality service from a company registered with the Property Codes Compliance Board as a subscriber to the Search Code and fully insured.
So What Is Included in our personal search report?
Our search report is produced in an easy to understand CON29R format and includes the following:
- All local land charges
- All planning decisions and pending applications
- Building regulation decisions (where available)
- Planning designation and proposals affecting the property
- Road maintenance status
- Highway schemes (where available)
- Any other relevant schemes and notices available
Starts from £99.99 (Depending on your borough)
Other Searches we offer:
Below is a list of other commonly requested searches that conveyancers may request for completion searches to compliment the standard (LLC1/CON29R) personal search.
Chancel Repair Searches - Properties within a certain distance of a medieval Church of England & Wales church may be partially liable for the up-keep of the church spire. Cost - £50.
Chancel repair liability only affects parishes in which there is a medieval church. The liability runs with the land and is an overriding interest. As such it does not have to have been registered against the title of a property in order to be enforceable by the Church of England - the "conveyancing trap" (Law Commission working paper 86).
Coal Mining - CON29M - Coal mining searches are considered by property professionals as vital for anyone buying property in any coal mining area in Britain. Basic Coal Mining Searches (residential) can be obtained for £29.
Environmental - Liability for contaminated land now rests with the current owner or occupier where the past polluter cannot be found. As a result, homebuyers may face serious financial penalties and health risks if they purchase property on contaminated land. An environmental report can help reduce the conveyancer's exposure to negligence and guard the purchaser against property blight.
For £69, get a fully-interpreted and risk-rated environmental screening report, with a Passed/In need of Further Assessment certificate, allowing prospective purchasers to buy a property with assured confidence.
Flood - provides a professional property-specific assessment of surface water or groundwater flood risk , including the analysis of the effectiveness of flood defenses or flood storage schemes. The report includes three datasets including environment Agency flood data, British Geological Survey groundwater flooding data and Norwich Union's flood data. The report also provides an overview and detailed guidance provided by flood risk experts, with access to an independent flood consultant should further information or advice be required. £49.
Business Searches - Many personal search agents also offer information about businesses, which you can access via companies house (e.g. date of incorporation, details of accounts, details of directors, registered office etc).
CON29DW - Drainage and Water Searches From £39, depending on your area.
CON29O - Optional Enquiries.
You can order printed bound copies at cost price; also searches can be delivered by email or post.
Please note there are discounts available for multiple orders, please contact us for details.
Telephone: 020 8698 4742
Email: info@cnchipsearches.co.uk
Home Inspectors and DEAs
Search Accreditation
CNC HIPSearches Ltd has been accredited for SEARCH CODE by the Property Codes Compliance Board