Facts, figures, statistics

18m:

Searches have been processed electronically by the NLIS hub since its launch

4.5:

The average number of days for a local authority to turn around a LLC1 & CON29R search electronically via NLIS

7.3:

The average number of days for a local authority to turn around a LLC1 & CON29R search as hard copy

64%:

The percentage of conveyancers who would choose electronic as their preferred format for receiving property searches

73%:

The percentage of home buyers polled who believe the accuracy and quality of a search is more important than its cost

72:

The number of hours Government would like to see searches made available

106:

The average LA fee (in £) for an NLIS LLC1 & CON29R search

51%:

The percentage of home buyers polled who sat down and read their property search during their buying process

375:

Local Authorities along with Land registry, the Coal Authority, water companies and other sources of land and property information all make their data available through NLIS