"Knowledge of the local Banbury area is key to an easier, faster move. By building contacts with local authorities, your Solicitor can deliver Conveyancing with fewer delays, and keep you better informed. They are also highly familiar with areas needing special consideration across Banbury.

We have assisted home movers throughout Banbury, including Conveyancing in OX15, OX16, OX17."

Local issues considered by Banbury Conveyancing Solicitors:

Local Transport Issues

Transport projects are rightly a concern for homebuyers, given both the disruption they can create, and the long-term impact they can have on a house's value. Local searches for road and rail works reveal whether any road adjoining the property is adopted as a public highway, among several other concerns. The solicitor will also request further information from the seller if necessary.

What is a TPO?

Trees in Banbury subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) may not be cut down, uprooted or lopped without consent from the local council, and causing wilful damage or destruction of a protected tree is a criminal offence, but fortunately consent is not required for cutting down or carrying out work on trees which are dead or dying or have become dangerous. If a newer property is affected by a planning condition imposed upon the original builders, it would be a breach of planning control to remove any trees this condition required the developer to plant.

Council Tax Rates in Banbury

The sellers conveyancing solicitor will confirm the council tax banding and rates for the house or flat being sold. Banbury Council Tax rates are set by Cherwell Council. 2012/13 bandings are* -

• Band A - £1014
• Band B - £1182
• Band C - £1351
• Band D - £1520
• Band E - £1858
• Band F - £2196
• Band G - £2534
• Band H - £3041

*Source - www.communities.gov.uk