Description.
For each search we provide:
Full local search information against all CON29 questions Planning and building control information All policies and constraints within the local area Part II enquiries where required Thorough examination and qualification of all data Hard copy and/or email copy Fast and efficient service to meet our clients’ deadlines.
A Mining Search from Smartsearch is an optional conveyancing search designed to find out if there are any past, present or future mining activities in the vicinity of your client’s new property.
We recommend that properties located in Wales, Cheshire, Cornwall, Bath or the West Midlands, in particular, receive one of our Mining Searches, as these areas are renowned for their past involvement in the mining industry. However, there are many areas around the whole of the country that, whilst not well known for having been mined, could have potential risks and require further investigation
Chancel Repair Searches are always outlined on the title deeds of a property.
With around 5,200 pre-Reformation churches across England and Wales, chancel repairs potentially affect up to 500,000 homes. That makes instructing a Chancel Repair Search essential for those buying residential or commercial property.
The historic nature of chancel repairs means many liabilities are not recorded on title deeds, but they remain legally enforceable. A Chancel Check report will reveal whether a property is within a parish where a potential chancel repair liability exists.
When there is no risk of any liability for chancel repairs, a Certificate will be issued to confirm this.
When the report records that a property is located within a parish and potentially liable for chancel repair payments, Searches UK offers chancel liability insurance that will protect a home buyer against future costs.
At Searches UK, we offer a full range of Residential Environmental Searches, from leading environmental specialists including Groundsure, Landmark (which also includes Argyll and SiteSolutions), and Future Climate Info. These reports will find out if a property has been built on land that was previously used for industrial or manufacturing purposes, as well as ensuring that there are no traces of heavy metals, toxic waste or radon gas left in the immediate area which may negatively affect the buyer’s quality of life.
Our Residential Environmental Searches have been tailored to the needs of various types of properties and can be processed for clients anywhere across England and Wales. When choosing which Residential Environmental Search is best suited to the property you are ordering for, Searches UK are on hand to help.
