Services

Personal Local Authority Search 

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 PSC Searches can complete a Personal Local Authority Search in 5 days at most councils. The charge is also 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. 

Assisted Personal Local Authority Search (Full Search) 

Our Assisted Personal Searches are compiled by inspection of the Local Land Charges Register (LLC1) and all publically available registers. Any CON29 questions which are not publically available these replies are complied by the Councils own Land Charges Department. 

All of our Assisted Personal Local Authority Searches carries Personal Search Indemnity insurance which is included in the price so no extra cost to you.  

Why do a Personal Search? 

Rather than keep your clients waiting for weeks, Chiltern PSC 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. 

Landmark 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. 

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Groundsure Hombuyers Report  

Is the only combined residential environmental and flood risk search available in the market. 

The report is driven by the highest quality historcial information commercially available in the UK – the GroundSure Historical Land Use Database. The report provides clear and concise advice on the risks associated with the property being determined as Contaminated Land under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The report also includes the latest Environment Agency Zone 2 and 3 flood plain data and information regarding areas benefitting from flood defences. 

GroundSure Homebuyers report contains: 

• combined environmental and flood risk asessment, plus ground stability information 

• all reports determined to be “Further Assessment” reviewed by an Environmental Consultant before issue to the client 

• single set of terms and conditions 

• backed by £5 million PI cover 

• recourse to GroundSure £60,000 remediation contribution** 

GroundSure Environmental Consultants are available to discuss the findings of reports free of charge and thereafter have full capability to provide further consultancy support to ensure environmental risks are effectively and commercially managed to the best advantage of the client throughout the course of a transaction.  

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Groundsure HomeScreen Report  

Contains the same high quality environmental information and expert opinion as the GroundSure Homebuyers report, with a primary difference being that the report includes a “screen” against the potential risk of flooding. This screen may identify the requirement for a further food risk report to be required. 

The report is driven by the highest quality historical information commercially available in the UK – the GroundSure Historical Land Use Database. The report provides clear and concise advice on the risks associated with the property being determined as Contaminated Land under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. 

• environmental risk assessment, plus flood risk “screen” and ground stability information 

• all reports determined to be “Further Assessment” reviewed by an Environmental Consultant before issue to the client 

• single set of terms and conditions 

• backed by £5 million PI cover 

• recourse to GroundSure £60,000 remediation contribution** 

Download a sample report 

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. 

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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. 

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Flood Report  

“There are approximately 21 million properties in England and Wales. The Government estimates that, of these, around 1.8 million homes and 130,000 commercial properties are at risk from inland or coastal flooding in England and Wales. Together with agricultural land that is at risk, these represent around £220 billion of assets. According to Government research, winters will be wetter by up to 30% by 2080. At the same time, summers may become drier so risking more rapid run-off when thunderstorms occur.” 

We offer a national Flood search, which will assist potential purchasers of property to assess the risk of flooding from main rivers and coastal floodplains. Flood search also provides a flood warning history using data from the Environment Agency.    

We offer this report on all residential and commercial properties.  

This report contains the following:- 

• Environment Agency river floodplain information 

• Environment Agency coastal floodplain information 

• Details of responsible bodies 

• 1:10,000 scale colour Ordnance Survey map showing flood zone boundaries in relation to the property 

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Landmark Areaview Report 

The Areaview report provides essential local neighbourhood information including crime rates, school grades, housing information and local amenities. 

When you’re looking to move property, it is vital to find out about the area your potential home is in, this might impact the employment both you and your family associate with the property. This report means you can benefit from knowing an area before you move, ensuring you are fully informed of the local environment before exchange. 

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Coal Mining Report 

Coal mining searches are vital for anyone buying property in a coal mining area in Britain. We hold and maintain the national coal mining database and provide a fast, accurate, property-specific and cost-effective coal mining report service for any property in Scotland, England and Wales. 

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WE ALSO DO A NUMBER OF SPECIALIST REPORTS FOR COMMERCICAL PROPERTY. 

PLEASE CALL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.