This is carried out by the purchaser's solicitor to check the status of the property. This search reveals whether any proposed changes in the area are taking place, details of planning permission for the property and whether enforcement notices have been served by the Local Authority on the property.
This is a list of questions which the Buyer's Lawyers will send to the Local Authority where the property is situated. It covers such matters, as whether the road is adopted, what planning and building regulation consents exist, whether there are any orders or regulations which affect the property. This could help identify if a road is about to be built near the property. You will always be informed of any items revealed in the search which may affect the future value of your property.
A search of local authority records to confirm the status of the property. Local authority searches should reveal any proposed changes in the area i.e. new roads, buildings and railways. The details of the planning permission for the subject property and whether the local authority has served any enforcement notices.
Part of the conveyancing process when you buy a property, carried out by your conveyancer. It gives details of any matters which, from the local council's point of view, affect the property. It reveals any proposed changes to the local area, such as road improvements, and details any planning permission given for the property.
A check carried out by the purchasers solicitor/conveyancer to ensure that there are no issues relating to the local authority such as planning issues or enforceable notices. The Local authority will charge the solicitor for this and this may form part of the disbursements.
a check with the local authorities to establish if any new developments are planned in the vicinity of the property you are buying and to check the water drainage systems and other social infrastructure
an examination of local planning records to uncover details of any upcoming developments near the property that could affect its future value or existing restrictions on the site
All Buyer's solicitors when acting for a Buyer will make an application for a local authority search to the local authority for information regarding the property that is being purchased. The result deals with a list of questions about the property and includes information regarding whether the roads by the property are maintained by the Council, information regarding planning applications, whether the property is in a conservation area, information regarding Radon and contamination etc.
Before a mortgage will be issued enquiries have to be made to the relevant local authority to ensure that there are no problems with the property regarding sewage and drainage provisions, prospective building plans for the area and to ensure that all previous work carried out to the property is within the law.
When you buy a property the conveyancing process is carried out by your conveyancer, usually a solicitor. This search is based on your local council's services may affect the property. Such as proposed road improvements, and details of any planning permission given for the property or nearby property.
An enquiry made by a buyer's solicitor to the local council regarding any issues or future development issues which may affect the property or immediate area.
This is a search conducted by the Solicitor working for the potential buyer to ensure there is now building work scheduled close to the property in the future.
Questions to the local authority regarding plans for new road building, planning permission for any building work previously carried out, connection to the mains sewer, etc. Back to the top
This is a search which is carried out at the local authority on behalf of the buyer. It discloses such things as planning applications, tree preservation orders, smoke control orders, demolition orders or tree preservation orders affecting the property, whether the road in which the property is situated is publicly maintained and whether there are any proposed major road improvements within the immediate surrounding area.
A search carried out by a solicitor to find out if there are any plans that may affect the value of the property and the surrounding area, for instance if the building has been condemned, or if a motorway is due to be built next to it.
The local authority will supply answers to questions raised on a standard form which gives information relating to the property including building and planning consents, whether or not the property is in a conservation area and plans for new roads.
A search of the local area to highlight anything that may impact on the property or surrounding area, e.g. planned road building, planning permissions etc
Conducted by the solicitor to discover if there are any local authority notices on the property and its surrounding area that will have a detrimental effect on its value.
A search of local authority records to confirm the status of the property. This is normally done by your solicitor and the fees for this are included as part of their disbursements. This search will reveal certain important information about the property you intend to buy and the surrounding area, such as planning permissions and enforcement notices.
It is supposed to protect you from any unpleasant surprises by checking up on any plans that may affect the home you're buying. For example, you want to make sure you're not going to have an all night delivery super-depot built next door, etc. It also checks on any possible property developments which may affect you, as well as changes to land use or public rights of way. The Search should also warn you about any extra planning restrictions, for example- that your home is being put into a new conservation area.
A check carried out by the buyer's solicitor to check that there are no proposed developments in the area of the property such as roads, railways or other buildings. The check also includes details of the planning permission for the property and whether the council has served any enforcement notices on the property. A fee is charged for this service.
A check carried out by a purchaser's/borrowerâ€(tm)s solicitor to confirm the status of the property, and whether the property is affected by any planning applications/regulations or local authority enforcement notices.
Questions to the local authority regarding plans for new road building, planning permission for any building work previously carried out, connection to the mains sewer, etc. This is required by the lender and requested by the solicitor.
This is carried out as part of the conveyancing process and can reveal any financial charges relating to the property as well as any planning decisions that could affect the property in the future. It is usually carried out by post and takes between two and six weeks.
Conducted by the Legal Representative during conveyancing, to check that Local Authority Plans or proposals will not adversely affect the property.
A search of local authority records to confirm the status of the property. Local authority searches should reveal any proposed changes in the area, the details of the planning permissions for the subject property and whether any enforcement notices have been served by the local authority.
A search at the local authority for the area in which the property is situated. This search would reveal details such as the maintenance responsibility of roads and footpaths serving the property, road proposals in the immediate vicinity, whether the property is connected by the mains drain, any planning matters affecting the property or which could adversely affect the property in the future.
This is a search of the local district council land charges department which reveals any matters that may adversely affect the property in connection with roads, planning, conservation areas, listed buildings, etc. Most local authorities take between two and six weeks to process local searches.
A search, payable through your solicitor, of local authority records to confirm the status of the property, check for proposed changes to the area and detail planning permission granted
