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leypt1
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Hi all
We're FTB in the early stages of buying a flat in London suburbs. Our solicitor has sent through various forms including one explaining various searches available. The standard pack includes local authority searches, water/drainage, a combined environmental search and chance repairs and has been quoted at £250. Anything else incurs an extra fee.
We're thinking of adding on a planning search and I'm interested in views on whether this is worth the extra cost? For context the flat is purpose built Victorian set on 3 streets of identical flats.
Thanks for all advice!
We're FTB in the early stages of buying a flat in London suburbs. Our solicitor has sent through various forms including one explaining various searches available. The standard pack includes local authority searches, water/drainage, a combined environmental search and chance repairs and has been quoted at £250. Anything else incurs an extra fee.
We're thinking of adding on a planning search and I'm interested in views on whether this is worth the extra cost? For context the flat is purpose built Victorian set on 3 streets of identical flats.
Thanks for all advice!
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Just to add that we queried what the "standard" searches included with our solicitor and he said no others were recommended for the area but presumably this means mining etc.?0
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If you want to check local planning applications, you can do that yourself on the council's website. Environmental search is probably a waste of money - it's just going to tell you it's been a residential area since the 19th century and some vague info about ground stability, flood risk etc.1
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A planning search is easy to do yourself but don't forget to check the Local Plan site allocations as well as recent planning applications. This will tell you if any local land has been earmarked for development.1
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