Local land searches and charges

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Home Information Packs (HIPs)

Local Land Charges Searches, which let buyers know about any restrictions that could affect their new property , will form 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. HIPs will be implemented on a phased basis from 1 August 2007 and the pack will contain amongst other things a Local Authority search, Energy efficiency certificate and Evidence of title.

New CON29 2007 Forms

This form will be effective from the 1st of August 2007. The new CON29 will comprise :

CON29R, Enquiries of the Local Authority 2007 [Required]

Searches can be sent electronically via the NLIS Hub using the NLIS channels.

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 channels:

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 and Son [in electronic or paper format]
A solicitors cheque made payable to SNC. Personal Cheques will need to be accompanied by cheque Guarantee card details.
2 copies of an up to date plan
Personal search requests should be sent in writing enclosing an up to date plan clearly marking on it the search area, stating the search address[ including the village name] and also enclosing a cheque with the relevant fee [ £11] We will contact you with an appointment time and date [to view records].

How much will a search cost?

From the 1st of August 2007 we will be accepting CON29R Searches [ Required] as standalone searches for £158 [ excludes the LLC1 @20 ].

See table below:

Search Charges
Part	Cost
LLC1 only [NLIS&Postal]	£20
LLC1 & CON29 [NLIS &Postal]	£178
Personal Search	£11
CON29O printed enquiries [ excluding Question 5 & Question 22 which are £14 each]	£10 each
CON29 part 3 own worded enquiry	£30-£75
Extra Parcel of land	£11.80

Water Authority Areas table

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 322115 or 01327 322116
Email: landcharges@southnorthants.gov.uk
DX16938 Towcester

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