Council services
Land and property - local land charges search: Outline
When you are buying or selling land or property it is likely you will use our services. In the majority of instances your Solicitor will carry out the searches on your behalf.
Official Searches provide comprehensive information which is fully certified and guaranteed by the local authority.
Personal Searches are undertaken by you and are very limited in content. They may not be suitable for a property transaction and may not be accepted by your lender.
Further Information
- What is a Local Land Charges search?
- What is the difference between an Official Full Local Authority Search and a Personal Search?
- Full Official Local Authority Search - Application
- Official Search of the Register of Local Land Charges only
- Copy Documents and Other Charges
- Cancellation of Search Requests
- Access to Property Information Service
- Land Charges - Response Times
- Local Land Charges
Contact: Planning, Development & Building Control
Email: council@southend.gov.uk
Telephone: 01702 215004
Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6ER