This article covers Dye & Durham’s Regulated Drainage & Water Search (RDW), one of the main components in the search pack for a conveyancing transaction.
Key Elements of a Regulated Drainage and Water Search
- Water Supply Details:
- Confirms whether the property is connected to a mains water supply.
- Indicates the type of water supply (e.g., public or private).
- Provides information about the water company responsible for the supply.
- Drainage Information:
- Confirms if the property is connected to the public sewer system.
- Identifies whether the property's drainage is via a public sewer, a private system, or other arrangements like septic tanks.
- Location of Infrastructure:
- Shows the location of nearby public water mains and sewers.
- Identifies whether any water or drainage pipes are running within the boundaries of the property, which could affect development plans or maintenance responsibilities.
- Billing Information:
- Provides details about who is responsible for the billing (e.g., water company name).
Key Features of a Regulated Search
- Private Companies: Like a regulated local authority search, regulated drainage and water searches are conducted by private search companies approved by relevant regulatory bodies, rather than directly by water companies.
- Accuracy and Compliance: The private firms must comply with industry standards and guidelines to ensure the accuracy of the information provided.
- Insurance-Backed: These searches typically come with insurance to protect buyers and lenders from any errors or omissions in the results.
Regulated searches offer a faster and often more cost-effective alternative to the official drainage and water search, which is conducted directly by water companies. However, they provide similar levels of detail and reliability.
| *The connection status is inferred by visually inspecting the location of assets as recorded on the provided maps. |