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−	When buying a property or ~~remortgaging an existing property~~, ~~several~~ legal searches are ~~often made on~~ the ~~property. It~~ is ~~typical for these~~ to ~~be organised and ordered by the client’s conveyancing solicitor~~, ~~and as~~ a ~~result these incur search fees - a type of disbursement which must be made~~ to ~~reimburse~~ the ~~solicitor~~.	+	When buying property or land, it is generally recommended that a series of legal searches are carried out to identify potential problems that may affect the price the client is prepared to pay, whether a mortgage lender is prepared to finance the purchase, or may result in withdrawal of an offer altogether.

−	~~The type~~ and ~~nature of searches required will depend on~~ the ~~land and property in question~~, ~~its surrounding area~~ and ~~infrastructure, and so on. Some of~~ the ~~most common types of~~ search fees ~~include:~~	+	Typically, these searches are organised and procured by the client’s conveyancing solicitor, and as a result the client will be charged search fees.

−	* Local search ~~fee~~: Made to the relevant local ~~council to~~ regarding any outstanding planning notices or decisions affecting the property, whether it is listed or in a conservation area, whether there are public footpaths and rights of way, whether any council grants need to be repaid, and so on.	+	The type and nature of searches required will depend on the land or property in question, its surrounding area, infrastructure, and so on. Some of the most common types of searches include:
−	* Drainage and water search ~~fee~~: Made to the local drainage and water supply company for information about connections to the property.	+
−	* Bankruptcy search ~~fee~~: To check that the purchaser has not been made bankrupt.	+	* Local search: Made by the relevant local authority regarding any outstanding planning notices or decisions affecting the property, whether it is listed or in a conservation area, whether there are public footpaths and rights of way, whether any council grants need to be repaid, and so on.
−	* Environmental search ~~fee~~: ~~Required~~ by a specialist company to report on any potential environmental problems which could affect the property.	+	* Planning search: Has a wider scope than the local search, and provides information on planning consents and applications for properties in the vicinity.
−	* Planning search fee: Provides a wider scope than the local search, and provides information on planning consents and applications for properties in the vicinity.	+	* Drainage and water search: Made by the local drainage and water supply company for information about connections to the property.
−	* Flood risk report: ~~This is particularly relevant~~ for properties ~~situated in areas at risk of flooding~~.	+	* Bankruptcy search: To check that the purchaser has not been made bankrupt.
−	* Coal search ~~fee~~: ~~This is particularly relevant for~~ properties situated in areas where coal deposits are known to exist~~, perhaps due to~~ mining activity.	+	* Environmental search: Undertaken by a specialist company to report on any potential environmental problems which could affect the property.
−	* Tin and other mining search ~~fees~~: ~~This is particularly~~ relevant for properties situated in areas where tin and other metals have been mined (~~e.g.~~ Cornwall and Devon).	+	* Flood risk report: Typically for properties close to water courses.
−	* Chancel search ~~fee~~: ~~This is particularly relevant for~~ properties which may be ~~liable for contributing~~ to repair ~~costs of a local parish church~~. ~~(As of 2013, such liabilities should be registered at the Land Registry. This search will therefore only be necessary if the title is not registered.)~~	+	* Coal search: For properties situated in areas where coal deposits are known to exist and there may be mining activity.
		+	* Tin and other mining search: Particularly relevant for properties situated in areas where tin and other metals have been mined (such as Cornwall and Devon).
		+	* Chancel search: For properties which may be subject to chancel repair liability.

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When buying a property or remortgaging an existing property, several legal searches are often made on the property. It is typical for these to be organised and ordered by the client’s conveyancing solicitor, and as a result these incur search fees - a type of disbursement which must be made to reimburse the solicitor.

The type and nature of searches required will depend on the land and property in question, its surrounding area and infrastructure, and so on. Some of the most common types of search fees include:

* Local search fee: Made to the relevant local council to regarding any outstanding planning notices or decisions affecting the property, whether it is listed or in a conservation area, whether there are public footpaths and rights of way, whether any council grants need to be repaid, and so on.
* Drainage and water search fee: Made to the local drainage and water supply company for information about connections to the property.
* Bankruptcy search fee: To check that the purchaser has not been made bankrupt.
* Environmental search fee: Required by a specialist company to report on any potential environmental problems which could affect the property.
* Planning search fee: Provides a wider scope than the local search, and provides information on planning consents and applications for properties in the vicinity.
* Flood risk report: This is particularly relevant for properties situated in areas at risk of flooding.
* Coal search fee: This is particularly relevant for properties situated in areas where coal deposits are known to exist, perhaps due to mining activity.
* Tin and other mining search fees: This is particularly relevant for properties situated in areas where tin and other metals have been mined (e.g. Cornwall and Devon).
* Chancel search fee: This is particularly relevant for properties which may be liable for contributing to repair costs of a local parish church. (As of 2013, such liabilities should be registered at the Land Registry. This search will therefore only be necessary if the title is not registered.)

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=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Appointing consultants.
* Conveyancing.
* Disbursement.
* Fees.
* Land Registry.
* Payment.
* Property ownership.
* Property rights.
* Stamp duty land tax.
* VAT.

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