Moving home in Cheltenham? Local knowledge makes all the difference. Your Property Lawyer will use their working associations with the local authority and other bodies to deliver better results. In addition, areas of particular concern or relevancy to Cheltenham property are thoroughly investigated.

We have assisted home movers throughout Cheltenham, including Conveyancing in GL51, GL53, GL54.

Cheltenham Regeneration Areas:

Improvements in these areas may affect potential buyers; Manser Street, Hudson Street, Granville Street, Springbank, Welch Road, Oakley, Hesters Way, Hesters Way Road and Princess Elizabeth Way.

Local Council Tax Rates and Bandings

When you are purchasing a property, your conveyancing solicitor will make enquires on your behalf to establish the council tax banding of the home. Cheltenham Council is responsible for council tax in Cheltenham. The bandings for 2012/13 are* -

• Band A - £988
• Band B - £1152
• Band C - £1317
• Band D - £1481
• Band E - £1810
• Band F - £2140
• Band G - £2469
• Band H - £2963

*Source - www.communities.gov.uk

Cheltenham Conservation Areas requiring proper consents for alterations:

Swindon Village, St Mary's, Prestbury, Cudnall Street, Bafford and St Mark's.

If a home is in one of Cheltenham’s conservation areas then the buyer's Solicitors will make enquiries about existing works carried out by the seller. Extensions and alterations must preserve or enhance the appearance of the conservation area and most minor household alterations affecting the external appearance (windows, roofing, installation of satellite dishes, fencing and so on) are likely to require planning permission. Retrospective consent must be obtained for any unauthorised works, as otherwise the council may take action against the buyer after completion.