You can maximise your chance of hassle-free Conveyancing in Didcot with area contacts and know-how. By building contacts with local authorities, your Solicitor can deliver Conveyancing with fewer delays, and keep you better informed and they pay close attention to issues commonly arising during Didcot transactions.

We have assisted home movers throughout Didcot, including Conveyancing in OX11.

Will your property purchase in Didcot be affected by HS2?

Development of High Speed 2, commonly known as HS2, is now underway, linking the Capital with Scotland. The first phase is between London and the West Midlands and could be up and running by 2026. However, construction works are due to begin as soon 2017. The line will cross over 20 local authorities, and people are understandably concerned about its impact on the value and enjoyment of their homes. Your solicitor will conduct a search to indicate if your Didcot property is within 200 metres of HS2's intended path. Properties may also be adversely affected once the line has been completed and trains are running.

High Speed 2 (HS2) Searches

Only residences within 200 metres of HS2 construction work and the route itself will be identified during a local authority search. Furthermore building works will last for at least 8 years, meaning massive disruption for nearby residents just from the construction phase. A thorough search is fortunately available, called a HIGHSPEED 2 search. This report is also backed by £10 million professional indemnity insurance. We advise that you speak to your solicitor if you have any further questions.

Should you be worried if your home within 200m of HS2?

Homes beyond the 200m threshold identified a local authority search will still be affected by issues such as noise, construction and road traffic. A HS2 search is also of relevance to buyers within 200m of the line. Certainly if the search suggests that your new home will be affected, you should bear in mind that once construction starts and the London to Birmingham HS2 Rail link becomes operational, current compensation legislation for noise and other blight factors (particularly any impact on the enjoyment of a view) can be a very drawn out and often unsatisfactory process. Fridaysmove do not intend to comment on the merits of the scheme, nevertheless, the UKs current planning system, and the time it takes to implement large infrastructure schemes.

Local council for Conveyancing and planning searches:

Didcot Town Council, Council Offices, Britwell Road, Didcot, OX11 7HN, Tel: 01235 812637