The benefits of access to local knowledge when you move are considerable. Associations with local authorities and other Rugby information sources, such as water and drainage providers, are maintained by our Solicitors. With regard to issues commonly arising during Rugby home-moves, your Solicitor will also utilise their area experience to anticipate and resolve these before they affect you.

We have assisted home movers throughout Rugby, including Conveyancing in CV22.

How much council tax will I pay?

The sellers conveyancing solicitor will confirm the council tax banding and rates for the house or flat being sold. Rugby Council Tax rates are set by Rugby Council. 2012/13 bandings are* -

• Band A - £1016
• Band B - £1185
• Band C - £1354
• Band D - £1523
• Band E - £1862
• Band F - £2200
• Band G - £2539
• Band H - £3047

*Source - www.communities.gov.uk

What are the consequences if your solicitor is not on your Lender's panel?

Panels of solicitors are maintained by mortgage lenders in order to undertake legal work on mortgaged properties. Lenders have also reduced the size of their panels, setting more restrictive criteria for membership. In order to proceed where your lawyer is not on a mortgage lender' s panel, you have the following options; you can either select a different lender or solicitor. It is possible to continue with your original choices, but your lender will expect you to pay for the legal costs relating to the mortgage. Bear in mind that it is usually more efficient and less expensive for the same firm act for you and your lender. 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 Rugby, Warwickshire, try:

• Halifax, 32, North Street, CV21 2AH - Tel: 08456 814140
• Hinckley & Rugby Building Society, 34, North St, CV21 2AJ - Tel: 01788 578311
• Lloyds TSB Bank plc, 14, Church St, CV21 3PL - Tel: 0845 3000000
• NatWest Bank plc, 9, North St, CV21 2AB - Tel: 0845 6002803

The impact of Tree Preservation Orders

Contrary to the name, TPOs (tree preservation orders) in Rugby do not only cover older, single trees. Hedgerows or groups of trees may also be legally protected in this fashion. Local council consent for alterations to a TPO-protected tree should be confirmed before work commences. Conditions placed on Rugby developers requiring them to plant trees during construction do not necessarily imply a TPO is in place.