Search fees and land charges

{content} HomeJobs, business and regenerationLocal Land Charges Register Local Land Charges Register Find out how to apply for a search of the local land charges register. From 5pm on the 22nd May 2024 we will no longer provide a local land charges search service. After this date, our Local Land Charges Register will have migrated to HM Land Registry’s national register. You will be able to access a new digital service through Portal, Business Gateway and on HM Land Registry’s GOV.UK pages. North Lincolnshire Council will continue to provide replies to Con29 enquiries. Local land charges and searches A local authority search forms part of the standard conveyancing process when you buy land and/or property. These searches tell you about any restrictions relating to the land or property (for example tree preservation orders, whether the property is in a conservation area) and about any relevant external factors (for example new roads). Apply for a local authority search There are a few different ways you can apply for a search. These include: Complete Con29 Forms (these are available from your solicitor) Contact us on landcharges@northlincs.gov.uk with your local authority search documentation Use the National land Information Service (NLIS) who apply for a search on your behalf Searching the local land charges register in person (no fees) We aim to return searches within 10 days from receipt of payment. Please note we do not accept searches via the post. Payments can be made online or via BACS. We do not accept payment by cheque. For advice and guidance on buying and selling a home visit how to buy a home on Gov.UK and how to sell a home on Gov.UK. Local authority search fees How to make a personal search Contact landcharges@northlincs.gov.uk Print this page