Services

MINI Personal Local Authority Search (Non HIP Compliant)

Our approach is that people are important, communications with real people is important. A personal service that is second to none, one which lets you know how valuable you are to us, we believe is important. 

What’s included in a Personal Search?

Inspection of the Local Land Charges Register (LLC1), CON29 questions answered where the information is publically available and where no additional disbursements apply. This can vary from Council to Council which questions will be answered, the Local Plan is always viewed and comments given in the report.

All of our Personal Local Authority Searches carries Personal Search Indemnity Insurance. Included in the price so no extra cost to you.

Why do a Personal Search?

Rather than keep your clients waiting for weeks, Chiltern Searches can complete a Personal Local Authority Search in 5 days at most councils. The charge is also usually less than you would pay the Local Authority. 

Peace of Mind

Our fully trained researchers carry out searches. Because we know exactly what to look for we can guarantee consistently high standards. All of our searches are backed by our £2,000,000 fully indemnity insurance; reassurance, should you need it, of our professional and responsible attitude towards you and your business.

Does everyone recognise Personal Searches?

The majority of Mortgage Lenders now accept Personal Searches and the current list can be found on the following page. Please click here to find out which lenders accept personal searches.

 

FULL Personal Local Authority Search (HIP Compliant)

This is an equivalent to Local Authority search. Additional disbursements apply.

 

Environmental Report 

The implications of environmental problems may include health hazards, structural issues and loss of property value or saleability - issues not revealed by Local Search.

An Environmental Report is recommended in every transaction by the Law Society as a result of Environmental Protection Act 1990, as part of the conveyancers due diligence process.

Why do I need an Environmental Report?

The current owner or occupier is potentially liable by law for contaminated land. Clean up costs can run into large may now be held responsible for the costs of cleaning up contamination on their property under a new regulation which came into force from April 2002, namely The Environment Act 1995.

 

Chancel Check 

Chancel repairs are a medieval anomaly where the Church was granted powers to charge rectorial property for the upkeep of chancel of the parish church - this is an overriding interest. 

The risk is unquantifiable, not detailed in the title documents, and can affect any property. 

Of the 15,000 parishes in England 5,200 parishes (35%) are at risk. 

Chancel Check is a low cost and accurate screening report designed to inform the legal profession as to whether or not a property is located within an historical parish where there continues to be a potential for chancel repair liability. 

IF THERE IS A CHANCEL LIABILITY, DO YOU OFFER INSURANCE?  

As we are not FSA regulated, we cannot offer this facility directly. However, we can put you in touch with a company that does offer such insurance.

 

Drainage & Water Search (Con29DW) 

Since April 2002, local authorities no longer answer questions relating to drainage for a property. It is therefore advisable to apply to the relevant water company for information regarding:

The Residential Drainage & Water report is a fully comprehensive report that reveals all the essential water and sewer information surrounding your client’s property. This report will indicate maps of water mains and sewers around and relating to your clients property. The report also identifies the extent of responsibilities your client could have with regards to the drains / sewers that service their new home.

We offer this report on all residential and commercial properties. These results take between 5-7 working days.