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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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I would like thank Rebecca Rinn and Rachel Newcombe for all the help and advice they gave me in sorting out my complicated lease extension. They were patient and professional and explained everything to me step by step throughout the whole process. My lease was about to drop below the 80 year mark and they negotiated me a good deal with the freeholders. I would recommend them to anyone and if I have any other legal issues - they would be my first port of call. They were brilliant!

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