An OS1 search result provides protection for how long?

• A. 30 working days from the date of the search result
• B. 14 days
• C. 6 months
• D. 12 months

Answer: (A)

OS1 search results carry a defined protection period because local authority information can change, and buyers need a reliable window in which the results are treated as up-to-date. The protection lasts 30 working days from the date the search result is produced. Within that period, the information is considered current for the purposes of the transaction; after 30 days, a new search is typically advisable to ensure nothing has changed. The other time frames are not aligned with how these searches are used in practice—the window is neither 14 days nor several months, but 30 working days.