Conveyancing searches are a vital part of the conveyancing process, especially for buyers applying for a mortgage. Some of these searches include the Local Authority Search, an Environmental Search and a Water and Drainage Search. These will all be arranged by your conveyancer and will reveal any legal or environmental issues connected to the property you’re interested in and the surrounding land.
One of the main conveyancing searches will be the Local Authority Search which is compulsory if you require a mortgage to purchase the home. The search will be made up of two parts, the LLC1 form and the CON29 form. According to St Albans City and District Council, the cost of a full Local Authority Search is £100, which is fairly cheaper than some surrounding cities.
If you require the LLC1 form alone, the cost will decrease to £15 whilst the CON29 form costs £85. There will be additional administration charges of around £10 per document should you require copies. You will also have the option of exploring the CON29O form which is made up of numerous sections. For questions 4-20 the price is £9 each, whilst Q21 is priced at £3 and Q22 at £16.80. Your conveyancer will be responsible for organising these searches and they should go through the results with you when possible.