Back in July we added two new questions – 2.4.1 and 2.5.1 – to both the CON29DW and our commercial drainage and water searches. Both of these related to pumping stations – one identifying any within property boundaries, the other whether there’s any within 50 metres of the property.
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Build over problems
A change to the law in 2011 means that thousands of formerly private sewers are now publicly owned. But what are the implications when these sewers run under your property?
The 2011 Private Sewer Transfer saw the majority of private sewers and drains in England and Wales transferred into public ownership. Thousands of kilometres of pipework – the repair and maintenance of which homeowners were liable for (often without their knowledge) – became the responsibility of water companies. Whilst this was undoubtedly good news for homeowners, it has created somewhat of a legal grey area when these sewers have been built over by their former owners.
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New CON29 form
The Law Society launched their revised CON29 form on 4th July. The new form contains the following information:
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Updates to drainage and water searches
From Monday 27th June 2016 we’ll be introducing some updates into our range of drainage and water searches. These will apply to the CON29DW, Flood+ as well as our three commercial searches.
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Introducing RiskView Residential
Severn Trent Searches are pleased to announce the launch of Riskview Residential, an innovative new environmental search from Landmark Information Group, which will be available from late January. Please note, this date has been postponed from the proposed 12th January launch.
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