"There a several benefits of local information when buying or selling in Glastonbury. Our Solicitors' maintain a network of Glastonbury contacts. In addition, areas of concern specific to the Glastonbury region will also be examined.

We have assisted home movers throughout Glastonbury, including Conveyancing in BA6."

Local issues considered by Glastonbury Conveyancing Solicitors:

Council Tax in Glastonbury

During their enquiries, the buyers solicitor will ask the conveyancer acting for the seller to confirm the council tax banding of the property. Council Tax rates for Glastonbury are set by Mendip Council. The bandings for 2012/13 are* -

• Band A - £982
• Band B - £1146
• Band C - £1310
• Band D - £1473
• Band E - £1801
• Band F - £2128
• Band G - £2455
• Band H - £2947

*Source - www.communities.gov.uk

Issues to consider when your lawyer is not on your Lender's panel

Many lenders, and particularly nationwide banks, were once willing to instruct any Glastonbury solicitors who requested to be added to their panel. Lenders have also reduced the size of their panels, setting more restrictive criteria for membership. If a lender will not instruct a firm you have picked to perform your legal work, you have the following choices:

• Instruct another firm who is on your lender's panel, or,
• Find a mortgage from a different lender

You could also choose to work with your current solicitor, but you will have to pay the lender's costs in addition to your own, as they will instruct a member of their panel. Consider these points if you choose to change firms:

• Additional fees may be charged by the new firm which your original lawyers considered to be inclusive.
• Your second choice of firm may have less local knowledge, or be harder to meet in person.

Looking for a mortgage lender with a branch in Glastonbury, Somerset, try:

• Barclays Bank plc, 21-23, High St, BA6 9HF - Tel: 0845 7555555

Local Authority Searches

If your are looking to buy a new home in Glastonbury your conveyancing lawyer must commission Official Local Authority Searches. The Local Authority for Glastonbury is Mendip District Council, Council Offices, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BT. Tel: 01749 648 999