How long do property searches take in East Devon?

East Devon council currently takes around 4 working days to return an official search. Regulated searches take around 4 working days.

Are official or regulated searches faster in East Devon?

Regulated searches are typically faster in East Devon right now — around 4 working days versus the council's 4.

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 East Devon?

Some postcodes in East Devon 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 East Devon

South West

Official council search

4 working days

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

Regulated search

4 working days

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

Regulated searches are currently faster in East Devon. 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.

Postcode coverage

We process searches across these postcode areas in East Devon.

DT7

EX1

EX10

EX11

EX12

EX13

EX14

EX15

EX2

EX24

EX3

EX4

EX5

EX8

EX9

TA20

TA3

Environmental risks in East Devon

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

DT7
Flood: lowRadon: moderateGround stability: moderateContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at DT7 3LS: Radon Risk, Planning Application Risk, Mining Risk, Ground Stability Risk, Energy Risk
EX10
Flood: lowRadon: moderateGround stability: moderateContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at EX10 9DX: Radon Risk, Planning Application Risk, Mining Risk, Ground Stability Risk, Energy Risk
EX11
Flood: moderateRadon: lowGround stability: moderateContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at EX11 1GD: Pluvial Flood Risk, Planning Application Risk, Ground Stability Risk, Energy Risk
EX12
Flood: lowRadon: moderateGround stability: moderateContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at EX12 2HP: Radon Risk, Planning Application Risk, Ground Stability Risk, Energy Risk
EX13
Flood: lowRadon: lowGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at EX13 5AA: Planning Application Risk, Energy Risk
EX14
Flood: moderateRadon: lowGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at EX14 0FB: Pluvial Flood Risk, Active Railways and/or Underground Transport Risk, Planning Application Risk, Energy Risk
EX15
Flood: lowRadon: moderateGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at EX15 1AA: Radon Risk, Planning Application Risk, Energy Risk
EX2
Flood: moderateRadon: moderateGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at EX2 6AS: Pluvial Flood Risk, Radon Risk, Planning Application Risk, Energy Risk
EX24
Flood: lowRadon: lowGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at EX24 6AA: Planning Application Risk, Energy Risk
EX3
Flood: moderateRadon: lowGround stability: moderateContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at EX3 0BN: Pluvial Flood Risk, Planning Application Risk, Mining Risk, Ground Stability Risk, Energy Risk
EX4
Flood: lowRadon: lowGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at EX4 4SD: Active Railways and/or Underground Transport Risk, Planning Application Risk, Energy Risk
EX5
Flood: lowRadon: moderateGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at EX5 3AN: Radon Risk, Planning Application Risk, Energy Risk
EX8
Flood: lowRadon: lowGround stability: moderateContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at EX8 3AQ: Planning Application Risk, Ground Stability Risk, Energy Risk
EX9
Flood: lowRadon: lowGround stability: moderateContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at EX9 6AA: Planning Application Risk, Mining Risk, Ground Stability Risk, Energy Risk
TA20
Flood: moderateRadon: moderateGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at TA20 1RH: Pluvial Flood Risk, Radon Risk, Planning Application Risk, Energy Risk
TA3
Flood: lowRadon: lowGround stability: moderateContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at TA3 5BT: Planning Application Risk, Mining Risk, Ground Stability 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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