"Knowledge of the local Reigate area is key to an easier, faster move. Our Solicitors' maintain a network of Reigate contacts and furthermore, any areas of particular consideration when buying or selling in Reigate will also be examined in detail.

We have assisted home movers throughout Reigate, including Conveyancing in RH2."

Local issues considered by Reigate Conveyancing Solicitors:

Risks associated with Contaminated Land

There are 1000s of sites contaminated by previous use throughout the country. Reigate conveyancing solicitors now routinely carry out searches to find out whether properties are at risk. Contamination can be serious even where industrial use ceased decades ago. In one recent case involving 1960s homes built on the site of a First World War ammunition factory, owners were told not to eat any vegetables grown in their gardens until the topsoil had been removed and replaced. In the event that nearby contaminated land is suspected, insurance premiums are generally reasonable. Risks associated with contaminated land include:

• Inhalation of hazardous dust or gases
• Exposure to toxic metals, e.g. lead
• Pollution of groundwater, streams or other nearby bodies of water

Landfill sites in Reigate:

• Land Adj Junction 8 M25, Reigate, Rh2, Land adjacent to Junction 8, M25, Reigate, RH2. The site has not been classified.

Reigate Stamp Duty Relief

Designated areas as 'disadvantaged areas' may qualify for relief from stamp duty, using local government wards to delineate boundaries. Because designated regions for relief are defined according to electoral wards, a postcode search is no guarantee a property will be eligible. Above this limit of £150k, nationwide rates apply regardless of whether the property is located within a disadvantaged area. A postcode search is worth undertaking to determine whether a residence under the £150k threshold is in a Disadvantaged area. Note that homes built very recently may also fail to show up on a search, even if they are technically eligible.

Searches

If your are looking to purchase a home in Reigate a Solicitor is required to carry out Official Local Authority Searches. The Local Authority for Reigate is Reigate and Banstead Borough Council, Reigate Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 OSH. Tel: 01737 276 000