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OFFICIAL SEARCHES
What are Official Searches and why are they important?
Official Conveyancing Searches are a crucial component of due diligence and compliance when moving home. They reveal vital information about a property and can influence whether or not you proceed with the purchase and the price you pay.
Official Local Authority Searches are requested by a solicitor or conveyancer, they will reveal any pre-existing charges, planning permissions, the status of roads, building regulations and much more.
We regulate Official NLIS Searches, which are answered directly by the data provider themselves, for example, a Local Authority or the Coal Authority. These searches are managed by an efficient ordering system with a team of people to quickly resolve any queries.
Unlike a personal search, where an agent working for a private company will make an appointment to visit the Local Authority and inspect the Local Land Charges Register, an Official Search involves a holistic approach, drawing data and expertise from the Local Land Charges team and other internal council departments.
An Official Search delivers maximum value to the consumer, it comes with a Certificate of Search, a Government-backed guarantee with unlimited liability and must adhere to the Law Society guidance.
Official Search data delivers the highest levels of assurance possible for:
conveyancers
lenders
Home Buyers
Benefits of an Official Search
A Certificate of Search, a Government guarantee which carries unlimited indemnity
Any future problems will be rectified in full by the Local Authority.
A holistic approach which draws expertise and data from across Local Authority teams
A comprehensive search incorporating all relevant data from across the Local Authority.
Official CON29 Searches adhere to Law Society guidance
A CON29 search which considers legislation changes and best practice advice.
The industry standard for commercial conveyances
A very detailed search is produced using multiple datasets for these high value transactions.
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When my partner and I bought our home we discussed the search options with our conveyancer and chose an Official Search. We felt reassured that this search would be carried out by our Local Authority, and would offer us comprehensive, fully indemnified information about our new property - a huge financial investment.
NEIL HARDING, HOME OWNER
27 million
Official NLIS Searches have been processed and regulated since our launch in 2001
40%
of all Official Searches are NLIS regulated searches
80%
of Local Authorities in England & Wales take 10 days or less to return Official Searches
329
Local Authorities across England, and Wales as well as The Coal Authority, connect to the NLIS Hub
OFFICIAL SEARCHES
What are official searches and why are they important?
Official conveyancing searches are a crucial component of due diligence and compliance when moving home. They reveal vital information about a property and can influence whether or not you proceed with the purchase and the price you pay.
Unlike a personal search, where an agent working for a private company will make an appointment to visit the Local Authority and inspect the Local Land Charges Register, an official search involves a holistic approach, drawing data and expertise from the Local Land Charges team and other internal council departments.
An official search delivers maximum value to the consumer, it comes with a Certificate of Search, a Government-backed guarantee with unlimited liability and must adhere to the Law Society guidance.
Official Local Authority Searches are requested by a solicitor or conveyancer, they will reveal any pre-existing charges, planning permissions, the status of roads, building regulations and much more.
We regulate official NLIS searches, which are answered directly by the data provider themselves, for example, a Local Authority or the Coal Authority. These searches are managed by an efficient ordering system with a team of people to quickly resolve any queries.