Residential Searches
Comprehensive range of searches for residential properties

Residential Local Authority Searches
The use of Personal (Regulated) Local authority Searches have become increasingly popular in today’s conveyancing process. This is partly due to the fact that many Local authorities can be slow in providing your search and can charge anything up to £300.
Residential Environmental Searches
The provision of environmental information indicating the possible risk and dangers of flooding, waste and landfill sites, subsidence, contaminated land and other environmental concerns looks set to become an increasingly important feature in the conveyancing process.
Residential Drainage & Water Searches
This search is conducted by inspecting relevant water company records . This search will reveal key matters, such as: foul and surface water drainage, water main and public sewer connection. The search also provides plans that are held as public record
Most Popular Search Bundles
Order a search bundle and receive a discount. The more you order the more you could save.

Bronze Bundle
- Personal Local Authority Search
- Drainage & Water Search
- Environmental Search

Silver Bundle
- Personal Local Authority Search
- Drainage & Water Search
- Environmental Search
- Chancel Search

Gold Bundle
- Personal Local Authority Search
- Drainage & Water Search
- Environmental Search
- Chancel Search
- Planning Search

Residential Search Products
Conveyancing searches are a critical part of the residential property conveyancing process. These searches provide crucial information about the property and its surroundings, helping identify any potential legal, financial, or environmental issues that could impact the transaction.
Key Conveyancing Searches for Residential Properties
Regulated (Personal) Local authority Search
A Personal Local Authority Search is essential for anyone involved in property transactions. Our searches are meticulously carried out by experienced professionals who understand the nuances of local regulations and requirements. By choosing our Personal Local Authority Search, you gain access to comprehensive and up-to-date information, ensuring a transparent and informed property transaction.
Environmental Searches
Identify potential contamination issues that could impact property development and investment decision
Regulated Personal Drainage & Water Search
A personal drainage and water search is conducted by our specialist team who gather information from various sources, such as local authorities, water companies, and other databases, to compile a report on the drainage and water services to a property.
Private / Regulated water and drainage searches are often quicker and more cost-effective than official CON29DW. They can also be customized to include specific data.
Popular Residential Searches
Regulated Personal Local Authority Search
A Personal Local Authority Search is essential for any property transactions. Our searches are meticulously carried out by experienced professionals who understand the nuances of local regulations and requirements.
Homebuyers
Contaminated Land, Environmental, Flood Risk, Geology & Ground Stability, Radon. Groundsure’s Homebuyers is a market leading residential environmental risk report.
Homescreen
CON29M Report
The Groundsure CON29M Official Coal Mining Search is an official CON29M coal mining report for residential or commercial properties, brought to you by Groundsure and Mining Searches UK licensed by the Law Society using official Coal Authority data.
Flood Report
Flood is a comprehensive flood risk search for residential properties, comprising a fully interpreted flood risk assessment on all major flood sources. It’s user friendly layout and design provide clear navigation for conveyancers.
Planning Report
Planning provides an indication of planning application information highlighting likely planning and development changes within the vicinity of the property, information not commonly included in the standard suite of searches.
Avista
Groundsure Avista offers seven key environmental searches including planning, intelligently filtered to produce the most comprehensive risk report on the market. Contaminated land, Environmental. Flood Risk, Geology & Ground Stability, Planning, Radon, Utilities & Infrastructure.
Enviro Insight
Enviro Insight provides comprehensive contaminated land information on past and current land use from a multitude of sources, including our National Brownfield Risk Model (NBRM), and data from third party providers.
Drainage & Water Searches
A water and drainage search is a crucial component of the property buying process in the UK. This search provides essential information about the water supply and drainage services connected to a property. It ensures that prospective homeowners or developers are aware of the property’s water supply and drainage status.
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