Types of search and fees
LLC1 search
Fee: £21
An LLC1 search contains any charges, restrictions or prohibitions registered with us. Everything listed on this search will transfer to you if you buy the property or land.
CON29 search
Fee: £115 without VAT, £159 with VAT. This search includes the LLC1 search fees. View a breakdown of the CON29 search fee.
A CON29 search contains information about road schemes, planning and building control history as well as any legal notices that may affect the property or land.
CON29 optional search
Fee: £30 without VAT, £36 with VAT
You can ask for a CON29 additional in addition to the CON29 search. This includes all the planning application proposals we've received for the property or land. It also includes any restrictions to connecting or adjacent properties and land.
Common land search
Fee: £20 without VAT, £24 with VAT
This will let you know whether the land you'd like to buy is registered as common land. Everyone has the right to access common land even if you own it. More about common land on GOV.UK.
Water search
A water report will tell you what pipes and drainage systems are in, around or under the land or property you want to buy.
You can ask United Utilities to conduct a water search for you.
Coal mining search
A coal mining search will give information about coal mining activity near the land you want to buy.
You can ask The Coal Authority to conduct a coal mine search for you.