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Search Turnaround Timescales

Keep up to date with all the Local Authority Search Turnaround timescales and understand the impact that they may have on your purchase / sale transaction. On average a conveyancer will take 6.2 weeks* to place an order for searches so you will soon see how much difference you can make by placing an order yourself at the start of your purchase transaction. Just make sure that the seller is definitely committed to sell to you.

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*stated by the conveyancing association.

How long are Local Authority Searches taking in your area?

At Property Searches Direct, we keep turnaround timescales updated across all Local Authorities in England and Wales for searches. Regulated Searches are available as standard on the website and in our search packs in the shop.

 

Each fortnight we update and distribute the data to highlight local authority areas where a search order could impact upon your timescales if not ordered early enough in the transaction.

Are you a home mover?
Do you know who is in your chain? These figures will help you to understand how every part of your chain might be affected by search delays.

 

You should ALWAYS use our Lender Checker to confirm whether regulated searches are accepted by your lender (they are with the vast majority). If your lender requires a Council sourced search ('official' search) your should contact Property Searches Direct by phone or email to get a quote, as the prices vary with each local authority, as do the timescales. We will aim to get a quote for an official search out to you, by email, within 60 mins so you can make a quick decision.  Just send us an email from here

Are you a property professional? 
Our figures will help you to set expectations for your teams and clients alike.

Unsure which local authority the subject property is in? Use our Lender Checker to find out.

Council (Official) Search Turnaround Timescale

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Working Days

Regulated Search Turnaround Timescale

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Working Days

Reason for developing delays (if any)

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Data powered by NLIS and our search agent network data and is reflective of timescales no matter who provides the searches

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