"To improve your chances of a trouble-free move in Coventry, local knowledge matters. Our Conveyancing specialists in Coventry have close working associations with a broad range of local information sources. In addition, areas of concern specific to the Coventry region will also be examined.

We have assisted home movers throughout Coventry, including Conveyancing in CV1, CV2, CV3, CV4, CV5, CV6."

Local issues considered by Coventry Conveyancing Solicitors:

Environmental Concerns in Coventry

Reports of land contamination, sickness and falling house prices have brought this issue to the forefront of buyers' minds. Your solicitor will undertake an environmental search to uncover issues which may impact your decision to purchase a specific property. Liability for the clean up of environmental issues primarily rests with the contaminator of the property. Severely contaminated land should be investigated by the local council, although their records are not comprehensive. This is one of the reasons why a specialist environmental search is warranted. A full copy of the detailed technical report used to generate the search results may also be available to you.

Is you home built on Contaminated Land?

Often contaminated land is associated with industrial processes or activities that have now ceased, but where waste products or remaining residues present a hazard to the general environment. Unfortunately, there are thousands of sites across the country which either have not yet been assessed by the local authority or do not fall within the statutory definition, but have been contaminated by previous use. Buyers should be aware that prior to the full impact of industrial-use land had been understood, redevelopment often took place of old warehouses or factories without first cleaning up traces of waste chemicals. A premium to cover loss of a homes value, or costs associated with remedial work, may be advised. These are generally inexpensive. Problems related to contamination can include:

• Inhalation of hazardous dust or gases
• Exposure to lead, arsenic and other toxic materials
• Water pollution
• Buyers reluctant to complete their purchase

Landfill sites in Coventry:

• Frog Hall Landfill Site, Frog Hall Landfill Site, London Road, Warwickshire, CV3 3GN. The site has not been classified.
• Frog Hall Landfill Site, Frog Hall Landfill Site, London Road, Warwickshire, CV3 3GN. The site has not been classified.

Tree Preservation Orders

Trees in Coventry 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. It is recommended that the advice of a tree surgeon or similar expert is obtained prior to attempting work on a protected tree, even if council consent is granted. Removing a Coventry tree planted under a planning order could lead to the council serving an enforcement notice on the property owner.