We continue to receive high numbers of searches, due to the extension of temporary changes in threshold for stamp duty land tax and the impact of COVID-19 on the property market. We typically aim to give responses within ten working days. However, please be aware that this may not always be possible where resources are limited, and enquiries need additional checking with other council teams.
We will publish performance each Wednesday. This is the average performance calculated over the previous 7 days. At this time, we will be unable to respond to individual requests for this information as we concentrate on getting results dispatched.
In the last 7 days, we dispatched 97 search results taking an average of 31 working days.*
*(updated 21 April 2021)
The local land charges register holds a central source of information on properties within Enfield.
When you buy a property or piece of land, it’s important that you or your solicitor arrange for a search of the register. This will tell you about any restrictions (charges) which may affect the property or land.
The register includes information about:
When you conduct a full official local authority search you have:
Solicitors can submit full searches to us through the NLIS Hub. NLIS provides a single point of electronic access to all land and property information. You can find more information on the NLIS website.
You can use the council’s own portal in the following ways:
Unlike some other search portal providers, we don’t charge an extra transaction fee.
First-time users will have to register to use the portal.
We are only able to search known and recognised addresses. We can’t search a plot number or an unregistered property number. If you’re unsure of the address, send a location plan with the site outlined to landcharges@enfield.gov.uk for us to confirm before submitting your search.
Search fees are for residential and commercial. VAT is chargeable on Con 29 fees.
Fees for local authority searches can’t be waived.
| Type of search | Fee from 1 April 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential full local authority search (LLC1 and CON29R) | £245.20 | |
| Residential LLC1 only | £50 | |
| Residential CON 29R only | £195.20 | |
| Non-residential (industrial/land) full local authority search (LLC1 and CON29R) | £308.20 |
View the full price structure for local land charges (PDF) from 1 April 2021.
To cancel a search, email landcharges@enfield.gov.uk with the subject header as ’search cancellation, [reference number]’. We must receive notice before the search is accepted, and a copy of the Worldpay receipt must be attached. Cancellations received after acceptance stage won’t be refunded.