Property Certificates

A property certificate gives important information about a property or piece of land. These certificates are usually requested by a solicitor during a house sale, but anyone with a legal interest in the property or land can apply.

Property types

• Dwelling (a home)
• Other residential (e.g. nursing home, hotel, guest house)
• Commercial property
• Land only

Property certificates contain information on:

• Building Regulation Applications and any Contravention Notices
• Public Health and Smoke Control Matters
• Dangerous Structure Notices
• Licencing Matters
• Address Confirmation
• Countryside Matters

Types of property certificates

1. Standard 10-Year Search – £90
Gives information for the last 10 years, starting from 1 January of the year the search is made.

2. Full Search – £122
The most detailed certificate. Includes all information held by the Council, going back to 1973.

3. Follow-Up Search – £38
Used after a Standard 10-Year Search. Updates information back to 1 October 1973.

4. Specified Search – £90
Useful for land transfers or when the date of work on a property is known.

We will give as much current and historical information as possible, following the law and our charging policy.

How to Apply

To apply, you must send:

• A completed Property Certificate Application Form 
• A clearly marked site location map
• The correct fee

You can also apply for property certificates online by clicking here