Pre-Contract Conveyancing Searches - Understanding the Tricky Enquiries & Potential Implications

Introduction

While pre-contract searches are a routine part of residential conveyancing, some apparently straightforward search replies can raise surprisingly difficult questions for the conveyancer.

This practical webinar will look at some of the issues which can arise from local authority, drainage and water, planning and other pre-contract searches - and importantly, what the conveyancer should do when a search result raises a concern.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Local searches
• Enforcement notice revealed
• Development in breach of Article 4 direction
• Does a structure close to a listed building have listed status itself?
• Drainage and sewerage searches
• Public sewer is in the boundaries of the property
• Property is not connected to the public sewer
• Flood risk
• Searches, assessments, enquiries, buildings insurance implications