Searches + Enquiries

Question 1

What searches and enquiries are relevant to every property?

Answer 1

(A) survey and personal inspection - assess the physical condition of the property.
(B) local search - identify matters known by or known to the local authority.
(C) water and drainage search - establish connection to a public sewer and water supply.
(D) pre-contract enquires of the seller - seek information that the owner of the property is expected to know.
(E) environmental searches - identify contaminated land.
(F) flood search - whether the property is at greater risk of flooding.

Question 2

What forms do you need for a local land search and standard enquiries of the local authority?

Answer 2

LLC1 - local land search

CON29 - standard enquiries

CON 290 - in addition to standard enquiries, there may be specific enquires needed.

Question 3

What forms for standard enquiries is needed for a water and drainage search?

Answer 3

CON29DW - residential properties.

CommercialDW - commercial properties.

Question 4

What searches and enquiries are needed for particular properties and transactions?

Answer 4

(A) chancel repairs search
(B) mining searches - whether the property is in a coal mining area and whether there has been a claim off subsidence.
(C) canal + river trust search.
(D) common search - check that the property is not protected as common land/ town + village green.
(E) railways.
(F) highways.
(G) unregistered land searches.
(H) company search.

Question 5

What form is needed for a coal mining search?

Answer 5

CON29M

Question 6

Bankruptcy/insolvency search

Answer 6

To check there are no insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings.

Question 7

National land information service (NLIS)

Answer 7

Purpose of providing quicker and easier access to information on all land and property in England and wales