Anyone requiring LLC searches in the local authority areas of Plymouth City Council, Sutton Council, Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council will now need to get them from HM Land Registry rather than going directly to the council.

HM Land Registry is working in partnership with local authorities across England and Wales to migrate its local land charges data to a central, digital register.

Once migrated, anyone will be able to get instant online search results using the search for local land charges service.

Customers will still need to continue to submit CON29 enquiries to the local authority.

Mark Kelso, programme director for the LLC Register programme at HM Land Registry, said: “We are working hard with local authorities across England and Wales to ensure property buyers can obtain the information they need quickly, making the conveyancing process simpler for everyone.

“I am really pleased that as a result of this effort people buying property in Plymouth, Sutton, Babergh and Mid Suffolk will now have access to instant LLC search results.”