Researching Property Information – useful websites

Whether you're buying or selling a property, the following list of useful websites can be invaluable for conducting research before a sale or purchase. With the growing availability of material information, it's essential for both buyers and sellers to be well-informed about properties, especially in light of recent legislation that may still be unfamiliar to some.

It's advisable to consult a conveyancing solicitor before delving into detailed property research. A solicitor can guide you on how to effectively interpret the information you discover. Additionally, they may already be gathering this information on your behalf, which could save you time and effort.

The online EPC register  for England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Find an energy certificate - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

HM Land Registry Title documents and boundary plans

https://www.gov.uk/search-property-information-land-registry

Council tax bands

Search for a property - Check and challenge your Council Tax band - GOV.UK

Leasehold Properties

Information about leasehold properties can be found online via The Leasehold Advisory Service Home - The Leasehold Advisory Service (lease-advice.org)

Drains and sewers

Who is responsible for repairing drains and sewers - Citizens Advice

Septic tanks

https://www.gov.uk/permits-you-need-for-septic-tanks/you-have-a-septic-tank-or-small-sewage-treatment-plant

Broadband and mobile coverage

Mobile and Broadband checker - Ofcom

Conservation areas

North Yorkshire: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/planning-and-conservation/heritage-conservation-areas-and-listed-buildings/heritage-conservation-areas-and-listed-buildings-selby/conservation-areas

Listed buildings:

Search the List - Find listed buildings, monuments, battlefields and more | Historic England

Flooding history:

Get the flooding history of a property in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)