When you buy a property, there are a number of searches that your solicitor needs to undertake as part of the conveyancing process to enable your solicitor to investigate whether the property you are buying is suitable.
The usual searches include:
- Environmental search – shows whether there is contaminated land in the vicinity or any flooding risks.
- Local authority search– shows whether the property is listed or in a conservation area or any proposed building works in the area.
- Drainage search – to show the layout of the sewerage system and the water supply to the property.
