CON29 delays are unavoidable for many

CON29 delays are unavoidable for many

Today is D day for the new CON29 format introduced by The Law Society.

Over the last couple of months PSG has been in communication with all 326 Local Authorities in England and Wales to find out the state of readiness of each to produce the new CON29 and also provide access the to the raw data.

Mixed picture at Local Authorities

The responses are far from clear and indeed there are many Land Charges offices that are closed this week in order to implement the changes.  There will inevitably be some delays in both Council and Regulated Searches.

Most questions on the CON29 have been amended and updated in line with legislation, but the new form also includes some additional enquiries that conveyancers should be aware of. These include:

  • Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
  • Assets of Community Value
  • SuDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems)

In addition to this the previously optional enquiry Public Paths and Byways has now been included in the CON29 as a standard enquiry.

Search Delay or No Search Insurance

If your purchase is threatened by the consequences of any delays then Search Delay or No Search Insurance can provide a solution to enable your transaction to proceed on track.  You can obtain cover instantly from PSG Financial Services via PSG Connect.

The New PSG Local Search

The PSG Regulated Local Search has been updated to reflect the changes in the standard CON 29 enquiries and we have taken the opportunity to modernise the look and feel of how we present the data to you.

The new search features a front page summary meaning you can see which sections you need to focus on at a single glance and so saving you extra time.

For more details or to request a sample of our new look Regulated Search contact your local office or get in touch with the national customer services team on 01226 246644 or email mailto:customerservices@propertysearchgroup.co.uk

This article was submitted to be published by PSG as part of their advertising agreement with Today’s Conveyancer. The views expressed in this article are those of the submitter and not those of Today’s Conveyancer.

PSG

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Since 1997, PSG has been a leading provider of quality conveyancing searches in England and Wales. During that time, we’ve embraced technological advances to develop a service that provides property professionals with a complete conveyancing support package. Our range of products and services has grown with the demands of the industry and alongside our traditional search service providing searches for both residential and commercial transactions, we also offer Title and Legal Indemnity Insurance policies, Risk Management Products, Quotation & Referral and Case Management solutions. Over 1,000 firms every month trust PSG’s people and technology to deliver a first class service. Our network of 50 local offices across the country have the expertise and experience to deliver the searches and reports you need, when you want them and in a format that suits you. Our online ordering platform PSG Connect features a range of tools designed to streamline your workflows, allowing you more time to focus on other areas of the property transaction.

  • Advanced mapping system
  • Search alerts
  • Track and Trace facility
Our highly skilled staff are dedicated to delivering a professional and friendly service, and our in house search training accreditation scheme ensures that our clients have access to a local expert throughout the conveyancing process. PSG subscribes to the Search Code and is an executive member of the Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO).
Contact: Stephen Murray Tel: 01226 246644 Email: customerservices@propertysearchgroup.co.uk Address 6 Great Cliffe Court Great Cliffe Road Barnsley S75 3SP

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