How long do property searches take in Solihull?

Solihull council currently takes around 10 working days to return an official search. Regulated searches take around 8 working days.

Are official or regulated searches faster in Solihull?

Regulated searches are typically faster in Solihull right now — around 8 working days versus the council's 10.

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 Solihull?

Some postcodes in Solihull 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 Solihull

West Midlands

Official council search

10 working days

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

Regulated search

8 working days

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

Regulated searches are currently faster in Solihull. 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 Solihull.

B14

B26

B27

B28

B36

B37

B40

B90

B91

B92

B93

B94

CV4

CV5

CV7

CV8

Environmental risks in Solihull

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

B14
Flood: lowRadon: lowGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at B14 6ER: Planning Application Risk, Energy Risk
B26
Flood: lowRadon: lowGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at B26 1AA: Planning Application Risk, Energy Risk
B27
Flood: lowRadon: lowGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at B27 7BF: Planning Application Risk, Energy Risk
B28
Flood: lowRadon: lowGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at B28 0HN: Planning Application Risk, Mining Risk, Energy Risk
B36
Flood: lowRadon: lowGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at B36 9DU: Planning Application Risk, Mining Risk, Energy Risk
B37
Flood: moderateRadon: lowGround stability: moderateContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at B37 5QR: Pluvial Flood Risk, Planning Application Risk, Ground Stability Risk, Energy Risk
B40
Flood: moderateRadon: lowGround stability: moderateContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at B40 1AB: Pluvial Flood Risk, Planning Application Risk, Ground Stability Risk, Energy Risk
B90
Flood: lowRadon: lowGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at B90 2QD: Planning Application Risk, Energy Risk
B91
Flood: lowRadon: lowGround stability: moderateContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at B91 3QG: Active Railways and/or Underground Transport Risk, Planning Application Risk, Ground Stability Risk, Energy Risk
B92
Flood: lowRadon: lowGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at B92 0AA: Planning Application Risk, Energy Risk
B93
Flood: lowRadon: lowGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at B93 0PS: Planning Application Risk, Energy Risk
B94
Flood: lowRadon: lowGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at B94 5AA: Planning Application Risk, Energy Risk
CV4
Flood: moderateRadon: moderateGround stability: moderateContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at CV4 9WT: Pluvial Flood Risk, Radon Risk, Active Railways and/or Underground Transport Risk, Planning Application Risk, Mining Risk, Ground Stability Risk, Energy Risk
CV5
Flood: lowRadon: moderateGround stability: moderateContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at CV5 9JE: Radon Risk, Planning Application Risk, Mining Risk, Ground Stability Risk, Energy Risk
CV7
Flood: lowRadon: lowGround stability: lowContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at CV7 7AA: Planning Application Risk, Mining Risk, Energy Risk
CV8
Flood: lowRadon: moderateGround stability: moderateContaminated land: low
Groundsure alerts at CV8 1AA: Radon Risk, Planning Application 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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