This article provides information on local authority hot issues affecting services such as the delivery of searches.

Products Affected:

• Official Local Authority Search

Reason:

• Local Land Charges have advised that they will not be in the office from Monday 16th November 2026 to Friday 20th November 2026 due to annual leave. No searches will be processed or returned during this time, as unfortunately there is no one available to cover the work.

Expected Delay:

• Their turnaround time will remain at 10 working days and will be reviewed when they return from Annual Leave.

Options:

• What we can offer is to provide a search-delayed indemnity policy. If you would like to proceed with this option, then please send us the limit of indemnity so we can provide you with an accurate quote. Otherwise, we will keep chasing the Local Authority and have the completed search back with you as soon as possible.