Whether you are buying or selling, awareness of local considerations will positively impact the likelihood of a successful sale or purchase. Associations with local authorities and other sources of detailed Colchester issues are maintained by our Solicitors to streamline the Conveyancing process. They are also highly familiar with areas needing special consideration across Colchester.

We have assisted home movers throughout Colchester, including Conveyancing in CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO6.

Do you know if your dream home is in an at risk conservation area?

Conservation areas are designated by Local Councils to oversee change in regions that people wish to protect from neglect. Unfortunately however, many are being neglected e.g. poorly maintained roads and pavements.

The following conservation areas are reported as at risk:

• Distillery Pond - at risk, unknown vulnerability and no significant change.
• Hythe - at risk, unknown vulnerability and deteriorating.

Contact Alistair Day on 01206 282479 for more information.

Local Authority Searches

If your are intending to buy a new home in Colchester your conveyancing lawyer will conduct Searches. These enquiries offer information affecting the property . The Local Authority for Colchester is Colchester Borough Council, Customer Service Centre, PO Box 884, Town Hall, Colchester, CO1 1FR. Tel: 01206 282 222

Council Tax in Colchester

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

• Band A - £989
• Band B - £1153
• Band C - £1318
• Band D - £1483
• Band E - £1813
• Band F - £2142
• Band G - £2472
• Band H - £2966

*Source - www.communities.gov.uk