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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.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

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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Bill Rashbrook

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Couldn't be happier with the service I received from Downs Solicitors (particularly Bill & Claire). The entire process of the transfer of equity was incredibly smooth, prompt, and well managed. They communicated incredibly well and kept me in the loop at all times. The efficiency and clarity was particularly welcomed during such a stressful period of time, it was really reassuring to know I had such fantastic support throughout.

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Katrina Whyard

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Katrina acted for us as attorney of a trust on a sale and purchase, including liaising with multiple trustees. There were issues further up the chain because of a restriction on a Land Registry title register which she was instrumental in resolving. Throughout the process she was actively engaged in moving things forward, responsive to others in the chain and kept us fully updated as needed. Exemplary service.

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Luke Hodgkinson

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Excellent and professional service. My house move wasn’t the easiest (issues with titles and deeds) and I was also keen to move quickly. Luke and the team were great, patient with my constant mithering and diligent to the very end. Thanks for your help with everything

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