What are property searches?

Answer

Conveyancing property searches are essential information regarding the property you plan to buy.

There are three searches that are normally arranged by the solictior on your behalf.

• Local Authority Searches - Information from the local council, for example if the property is affected by a planning enforcement notice.
• Environmental Search - To determine whether the land will be contaminated.
• Water Drainage Search - To ensure that your property is connected to mains water, mains drainage and 'surface water drainage'.