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Local land searches and charges
Home Information Packs (HIPs)
Local Land Charges Searches, which let homebuyers know about any restrictions that could affect their new property , is a vital part of the Home Information Packs . Local Authority Searches contain information that potential home buyers need to know before deciding whether to complete their purchase.
On-line search requests
SNC are Level 2 NLIS, which means we receive searches electronically. These are then returned in the DX or first class post. To find out more about this service contact the NLIS channel,
or you can send the request via TM search channel. They will email us the request and make the payment via BACS. We will then return the replies via DX or first class post.
CON29R INFORMATION REQUEST FORMS
1] Highways Information request form
2] CON29R Land Charges Information request form
3] CON29R Information note on access and charges
Search requirements:
- LLC1 &CON29 2007 forms x2 : The Law Society holds the copyright to form CON29, which can be obtained from most publishers e.g Laser Form, Oyez , Shaw & Son [in electronic or paper format]
- You can email the search forms through and ring in to make a payment over the phone.
- 4 copies of an up-to-date Land Registry plan
- Personal search requests should be sent in writing or can be emailed through. If emailing through please ensure that an up-to-date plan is attached. You will then need to ring Land Charges to make an over the phone payment. A cheque should be sent with all written requests. We will contact you with an appointment time and date [to view records] once we have received the request.
Payment methods
- A solicitors cheque made payable to SNC
- A personal cheque [we will need the cheque guarantee card details]
- Over the phone - please ring in to make the payment. You will need to have your Debit or Credit card details to hand.
How much is a search? See table below
| Part | Cost |
|---|---|
| LLC1 only [NLIS & Postal] | £13 |
| LLC1 & CON29 [NLIS & Postal] | £70 |
| Personal Search | £22 |
|
CON29O printed enquiries [excluding Question 4 & 5 @ £8.50 each and Question 22 @ £12} |
£10 each |
| CON29 part 3 own-worded enquiry |
£30- £75 |
| Extra parcel of land | £15 |
What else do I need to think about?
For details of the areas covered by the local water authority download our Water Authority Areas table (xls).
If you need to talk to the local highways body, it is
Northamptonshire County Council
DX 12491 Northampton 1
Telephone: 01604 654488
Where can I get more information?
This is an important and complex area of work, so we are happy to talk to you. Contact us:
Land Charges
South Northamptonshire Council
Springfields
Towcester NN12 6AE
Telephone: 01327 322116
Email: landcharges@southnorthants.gov.uk
DX16938 Towcester
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