How long are property searches taking in Reigate and Banstead?

We aim to return all official searches within three working days and in any case within four working days.

Which council is Banstead?

Reigate and Banstead is a local government district with borough status in east Surrey, England….Reigate and Banstead.

Borough of Reigate and Banstead
Incorporated	1 April 1974
Government
• Type	Non-metropolitan district council
• Body	Reigate and Banstead Borough Council

How long are property searches taking in dorset?

55 days
Dorset Council has a target of 10 days to complete searches but the process is taking, on average, 55 days. Fewer than 6% of searches are being completed within the target timeframe, a council committee has heard.

What county is Reigate and Banstead in?

of Surrey
The borough of Reigate & Banstead is located in the county of Surrey within the south east of England. The borough covers approximately 12,900 hectares in area, stretching from the outer edge of London in the north to its border within West Sussex in the south.

Can local searches be fast tracked?

However, there are still many local authorities that do offer a fast track local authority option for an extra fee. Search turn around can be anything from 48 hours to six weeks, so If you are able to fast track, this might mean that the search would come back in 2 weeks instead of maybe 3 to 6.

What happens after searches come back?

Generally, it takes 3 to 6 weeks for the searches to be returned to the conveyancer and then it can take a few weeks for the conveyancer to create the report….How long after searches to exchange?

Type of search	Amount of time taken
Flood risk	1 to 10 days
Coal and general mining	1 to 10 days
Chancel repair	1 to 10 days
Land registry	1 to 10 days

How much is council tax in Reigate?

Council tax charges for 2021/22

Band	Horley Town Council Area	% Properties in band
A	1,409.08	1.76%
B	1,643.93	6.29%
C	£1,878.78	19.92%
D	£2,113.62	28.39%

Is Reigate posh?

Reigate is an affluent market town, with smart boutiques and cafés, a photogenic high street and some lovely period homes, while Redhill is a more modern and rather bland new town.

Why are Dorset searches taking so long?

A report to the council’s Place and Resources Scrutiny Committee last September explained the delays were mainly due to a record number of searches requested during the Covid pandemic, some staff vacancies and system changes.

Is Banstead a village or a town?

Banstead is a town in the borough of Reigate and Banstead in Surrey, England. It is 3 miles (5 km) south of Sutton, 5 miles (8 km) south-west of Croydon, 8 miles (13 km) south-east of Kingston-upon-Thames, and 13 miles (21 km) south of Central London.

Can I do local searches myself?

You can also conduct a personal search yourself for free, but this is not recommended as local reports require specialist knowledge to execute a search properly.

How long do local land searches take?

The official local authority search tends to be the most time-consuming, taking anywhere between two and six weeks, depending on how quickly the local authority can work.

Who looks after the sewers in Reigate and Banstead?

Thames Water looks after the network of public sewers in Reigate and Banstead. If you are asking for a search to be undertaken or you are waiting to undertake a personal search, please contact your water company on 0118 9236656.

What information can I find about local land charges?

Information about local land charges are below. The Local Land Charge Section carries out all official searches covered by the Local Land Charges Act 1975, guaranteeing comprehensive replies to the official LLC1 and CON29 enquiries.