Which is a correct pre-completion search for the property?

• A. K16 Bankruptcy search
• B. Local Authority search
• C. Land Registry OS1 search
• D. Environmental search

Answer: (C)

The key point is verifying the land being transferred is correctly identified in the Land Registry before completion. The Official Search of the Index Map (OS1) is the Land Registry search that checks exactly where the property sits on the index map and ensures the plan and title match the land being dealt with. This helps catch boundary or parcel-identification discrepancies before funds move and registration takes place, reducing the risk of post-completion problems.

Other options relate to different risks but don’t perform this essential identity check. A bankruptcy search looks at the purchaser or seller's financial status, not the property title. A Local Authority search covers planning and local issues, while an Environmental search looks for contamination or environmental constraints. While those are important, OS1 is the specific pre-completion check that confirms the land being transferred aligns with the registered title plan.