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In England, searches in land transactions cover checking the title and any restrictions or liabilities that affect a property. A solicitor conducts and interprets Local Authority searches, water and drainage searches, environmental searches, and chancel repair liability checks, plus any official copies from the Land Registry and title plan. They liaise with the client, the seller, lenders and the local authority, and they assess how findings could affect conveyancing, planning consent, or future use of the property.
Local Authority searches reveal planning notices, building regulations, and listed status; environmental searches flag contamination or flood risk; drainage and water searches confirm connections and tariffs; title and indemnity searches uncover rights, burdens, and boundaries; all results inform the contracts, mortgage conditions, and completion risk. A solicitor verifies the evidence, coordinates responses, and advises on remedies or adjustments.
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Tagged solicitor Piers Meadows
Very professional and efficient. Exceedingly knowledgeable of some issues that cropped up regarding land title charges.
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Tagged solicitors Josephine Britton and Rob Winder
I contacted Cartmell Shepard for an issue with a neighbour dispute regarding property boundaries. I was initially concerned and nervous about the situation but after talking to Rob I felt reassured straight away about the case and what he was going to do. Rob was assertive and direct in his approach and as such the problem has been resolved. I am really thankful to the Rob and Josie for helping me to feel heard, understood and reassured. And helping to resolve to this issue. Thank you!
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Tagged solicitor Victoria Sims
Victoria was amazing always calm always helpful despite a complicated porting and new additional loan through Just Financial Services who sometimes gave confusing and ,incorrect information and a pathway, parking and upkeep arrangements of a road which were not ‘run of the mill’.
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