Frequently Asked Questions
Local Land Charges Official Search
I am a member of public requesting an official search to be conducted.
An official search is usually carried out by instructing a Solicitor but if you have conveyance experience in property searches, you may submit an application in the relevant forms (LLC1 and CON29 Part 1) to the Local Land Charges Section. This type of application is commonly sent in by post but is acceptable to be hand delivered. If you call for such a search this is what you will be advised.
Should you wish to determine whether the property or land is in the London Borough of Hackney please contact the Corporate Contact Centre on 020 8356 8295.
What does your office require for an official search to be carried out?
You will need to provide us with a Form - LLC1 and a Form - CON 29. An Ordnance Survey site plan is also required and full payment covering all fees applicable. Applications sent by post are also acceptable with a cheque attached.
How much does it cost?
Your requirements will determine the cost of the search. Please see below for an outline of charges.
Full Search LLC1 + CON 29 Part 1= £191.00.
Register only LLC1 = £6.00.
Optional enquiry CON29 Part 2 = £25.00 for each enquiry.
Extra parcel of land (submitted with the main application) = £60.00 for each parcel.
Extra parcels of land and enquiries will incur additional fees based on number of extra parcels. Please contact the Corporate Contact Centre on 020 8356 8295 for further assistance.
What is the postal address or Document Exchange (DX) number?
For full postal address please see below. The DX number is 124200 HACKNEY 3.
Can I bring all the paperwork to your office?
Yes, you can deliver all the necessary paper work to our office. For applications delivered by hand, payment can be made in cash or by cheque. The address is shown below.
How long does this process take to complete?
For us to complete the full search it currently takes under 5 working days. If the process is likely to take longer we will inform you.
What are the opening times for the offices?
The offices are open from Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm.
I want more information on Official Search?
For information about Official Searches please contact us on:
Phone: 020 8356 8295
Write: London Borough of Hackney
Local Land Charges Section
263 Mare Street
London
E8 3HT
Email: info@hackney.gov.uk
Page updated: 28 Feb 2007