"Moving home in Mansfield? 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. They are also cognisant of the issues and considerations native to the area.

We have assisted home movers throughout Mansfield, including Conveyancing in NG18, NG19, NG20, NG21."

Local issues considered by Mansfield Conveyancing Solicitors:

Mining Searches in Mansfield

Coal mining has taken place in many parts of the country, including near Mansfield. When mines have closed there is often little evidence of former mining activity, and buyers can be surprised when their solicitor carries out such a search. However the Law Society recommends such searches are carried out for properties in any of the areas listed in the Coal Authority's directory. Coal is now often worked by the opencast method. This involves removal of soil and 'overburden' above the coal, which is then removed with heavy excavators. A separate environmental search is therefore also required in affected areas. Despite the lack of a central registry, there are a number of private companies which have assembled information from old records, modern surveys and aerial photographs.

Mansfield Council Tax Rates

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

• Band A - £1078
• Band B - £1257
• Band C - £1437
• Band D - £1617
• Band E - £1976
• Band F - £2335
• Band G - £2694
• Band H - £3233

*Source - www.communities.gov.uk

Conservation Areas in Mansfield requiring proper consents for alterations:

Mansfield Market Place, Bridge Street, West Gate, Nottingham Road, Crow Hill Drive, The Park, Mansfield Woodhouse, Market Warsop, Church Warsop and Pleasley Park and Vale.