How long do property searches take in Arun?

Arun council currently takes around 12 working days to return an official search. Regulated searches take around 10 working days.

Are official or regulated searches faster in Arun?

Regulated searches are typically faster in Arun right now — around 10 working days versus the council's 12.

Why might I choose a regulated search even when the council is quicker?

Regulated searches are produced to a consistent national format, so your conveyancer and lender can read them faster. Even when the headline turnaround is a day or two longer than the council's, the report itself is quicker to interpret and less likely to come back with queries — which is usually where transactions stall.

Can I order before I've instructed a solicitor?

Yes. You can get your searches order underway as soon as you have an address. If your conveyancer is appointed, we send the completed reports to them at the same time as you get them, often saving 3-6 weeks in the transaction timeline.

Do I need a flood search in Arun?

Some postcodes in Arun carry an elevated flood risk in our environmental data. A flood report is bundled into our standard searches pack so you can review the actual risk for your address before exchange.

Property searches in Arun

South East

Official council search

12 working days

Issued by Arun. Turnaround reflects the current National Land Information Service (NLIS) data.

Regulated search

10 working days

Consistent national format that is easier for you, your conveyancer and lender to consume.

Regulated searches are currently faster in Arun. Regulated searches are produced to a consistent national format, so your conveyancer and lender can read them faster. Even when the raw turnaround is a day or two longer than the council's, the report itself is quicker to interpret and less likely to come back with queries — which is usually where transactions actually stall.

What's slowing Arun down right now

Delays for Land Charges

Postcode coverage

We process searches across these postcode areas in Arun.

BN12

BN13

BN14

BN16

BN17

BN18

PO18

PO20

PO21

PO22

Environmental risks in Arun

Snapshot from the same Groundsure-grade hazard data your conveyancer relies on.

BN12
Flood: moderateRadon: lowGround stability: moderateContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at BN12 4XA: Pluvial Flood Risk, Planning Application Risk, Ground Stability Risk, Energy Risk
BN13
Flood: moderateRadon: moderateGround stability: moderateContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at BN13 2NP: Pluvial Flood Risk, Radon Risk, Planning Application Risk, Mining Risk, Ground Stability Risk, Energy Risk
BN14
Flood: moderateRadon: moderateGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at BN14 9QH: Pluvial Flood Risk, Radon Risk, Planning Application Risk, Energy Risk
BN16
Flood: moderateRadon: moderateGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at BN16 3JD: Pluvial Flood Risk, Radon Risk, Active Railways and/or Underground Transport Risk, Planning Application Risk, Energy Risk
BN17
Flood: lowRadon: moderateGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at BN17 6HE: Radon Risk, Planning Application Risk, Energy Risk
BN18
Flood: moderateRadon: moderateGround stability: moderateContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at BN18 0AA: Pluvial Flood Risk, Radon Risk, Ground Stability Risk, Energy Risk
PO18
Flood: moderateRadon: moderateGround stability: moderateContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at PO18 0AA: Pluvial Flood Risk, Radon Risk, Planning Application Risk, Ground Stability Risk, Energy Risk
PO20
Flood: moderateRadon: moderateGround stability: moderateContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at PO20 7RN: Pluvial Flood Risk, Radon Risk, Planning Application Risk, Ground Stability Risk, Energy Risk
PO21
Flood: moderateRadon: lowGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at PO21 3QG: Pluvial Flood Risk, Planning Application Risk, Energy Risk
PO22
Flood: moderateRadon: moderateGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at PO22 8FP: Pluvial Flood Risk, Radon Risk, Planning Application Risk, Energy Risk

More granular property-specific environmental impact results will be presented in your property report when you start your searches.

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