Local Searches & Local Land Charges
The Council maintains a Register of Local Land Charges which contains information which may affect properties such as Tree Preservation Orders, Listed Buildings, other planning matters and financial charges.
Purchasers of a property in the Borough will carry out a search of the Register, usually through their solicitor, to reveal any entries that there may be against the property.The Council also responds to "Enquiries of Local Authority", 2007 Edition.
The Council strongly recommends that if you are buying, selling or remortgaging a property you request that your solicitor or estate agent orders a local search directly from the Council. This will ensure receiving:-
- A full and complete search based on accurate information, free from omissions and backed up by indemnity cover.
- Free advice on all matters relating to the search.
- A product acceptable to all solicitors and mortgage lenders.
The Local Authorities (England) (Charges for Property Searches) Regulations 2008
Since 6th April 2009, access has been available to unrefined data to enable Personal Searchers to answer questions on form CON29R.
The council produce a schedual of charges for information it provides to Personal Search Companies in response to certain enquiries.
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