About Local Land
Charges
Buying a house can be one of the
biggest purchases that anyone can make, so it is important a local
authority search is carried out upon the property/parcel of
land.
Having knowledge of the
different types of search available will assist in enabling the
prospective purchaser to make an informed choice. A local land
charge is a restriction on a property or parcel of land.
The purpose of a search is to disclose to interested parties any
restrictions or decisions that affect the property or parcel of
land and ensure a prospective purchaser is not caught out by any
obligations or charges enforceable against successive
owners.
The Law Society, which regulates
solicitors, encourages the use of official searches and considers
the alternative to official searches should only be undertaken with
the approval of the client when time does not permit an official
search.
Members of the public are strongly advised to confirm with their
solicitors that an official search has been undertaken and to
inspect the official certificate of search (LLC1) and CON29
enquiries to ensure that they have been carried out to their
satisfaction.
If you rely on a personal search from a Solicitor or a personal
search company, you are reminded that they are not given answers to
CON29 questions by the Local Land Charges Service and any
information obtained in this manner is not covered by Section 10(3)
of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 which relates to compensation or
loss.
For further information or assistance
contact the Local Land Charges Team.
Fees
- LLC1 Fee £25
- CON29R £110
- CON29O £20
- Extra parcel £30
- Solicitors own enquiry minimum of £50 subject to
complexity
- Highways search £50
Forms
Download LLC1 and
CON29R/CON29O Application forms
These can also be obtained from:
Oyez Stationers, tel 0870 737 7370
Shaw and Sons Ltd, tel 01322 621100