Editing Conveyancing (section)

=== Search providers ===
Local authority searches, according to the Law Society, are a ‘vital part of the conveyancing process and give buyers important information about matters affecting a property that is registered or recorded with the local authority.<ref>[http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/policy-campaigns/consultation-responses/enquiries-of-local-authorities-con29-and-con29o-consultation/  The CON 29 and CON 29O consultation] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306143503/http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/policy-campaigns/consultation-responses/enquiries-of-local-authorities-con29-and-con29o-consultation/ |date=2017-03-06 }} Law Society (June 23, 2016)</ref> However, over the years, delays with local authority searches <ref>Emma Tyrrell (Dec 7, 2002)  [https://www.theguardian.com/money/2002/dec/07/property.homebuying1  'Can't they get a move on'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160925001902/https://www.theguardian.com/money/2002/dec/07/property.homebuying1 |date=25 September 2016 }} Guardian. Retrieved July 11, 2016.</ref> have prompted [[lawyers]] to order a ‘personal’ search, carried out by a third party or a search provider, who visits the [[County council|council]] office and inspects and records the information kept by the local authority<ref>Rob Hailstone (June 4, 2014) [https://www.estateagenttoday.co.uk/875-conveyancing-personal-searches-vs-official-searches  'Conveyancing - Personal searches vs Official Searches'] Estate Agent Today. Retrieved July 11, 2016.</ref> on behalf of the conveyancer or solicitor.

Private search companies and ordering platforms have been integrating Land Registry's data to speed up the process of search ordering, improve accuracy and reduce the chances of [[human error]]. One example is the use of Land Registry's National Spatial Dataset<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-polygon-service|title=National Polygon Service - GOV.UK|website=www.gov.uk|access-date=1 April 2018|archive-date=2 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402101220/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-polygon-service|url-status=live}}</ref> to display boundary maps on-screen using a live data link to help validate property locations.<ref>Ryan Bembridge (January 8, 2016) [http://www.mortgageintroducer.com/search-acumen-integrates-land-registry-data/#.V9vA94-cGuU/ 'Search provider integrates land registry data'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917000222/http://www.mortgageintroducer.com/search-acumen-integrates-land-registry-data/#.V9vA94-cGuU/ |date=17 September 2016 }} Mortgage Introducer. Retrieved July 11, 2016.</ref>