Local land charges
Con 29 search fees
Residential searches
Residential searches cover homes, including:
- houses, bungalows and self-contained flats used as residences
- holiday accommodation
This is when the seller is a private individual.
They also cover individual residential building plots that are vacant or under construction.
Residential CON29 fees, 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
| Search item | Total fee | Fee before VAT | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| CON29 search | £180.00 | £150.00 | £30.00 |
| Each additional parcel of land | £72.00 | £72.00 | £60.00 |
| Each CON29O optional enquiry | £33.60 | £28.00 | £5.60 |
Commercial searches
Commercial fees apply to all searches that do not meet the residential definition above.
Commercial CON29 fees, 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
| Search item | Total fee | Fee before VAT | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| CON29 search | £466.80 | £389.00 | £77.80 |
| Each additional parcel of land | £216.00 | £180.00 | £36.00 |
| Each CON29O optional enquiry | £36.00 | £30.00 | £6.00 |
How do I pay?
Monthly accounts
If you are a regular customer, you can pay through a monthly account.
BACS
Payment can also be made by BACS.
Before making a BACS payment, contact the team to confirm the fee and get the payment details. This helps prevent rejected requests and delays.