Are you buying or selling a home in Scunthorpe? Scunthorpe is a desireable place to live. It has been associated with iron and steel production for many years leading many many to conclude that it is predominately an industrial region. However there are several green areas in the town which is coincidentally known as the 'industrial garden town’. Scunthorpe also incorporates the settlements of Ashby, Brumby, Crosby and Frodingham.

Buying a home is a significant investment and if you are purchasing in Scunthorpe it is advisable to retain a Solicitor who is fully conversant with all aspects of Conveyancing in Scunthorpe to ensure that there are no delays in your transaction. Whether you are buying or selling, a Solicitor with local experience can influence both the speed at which your move progresses and reduce any problems that could geopardise the transaction. Fridaysmove maintain a network of local Scunthorpe contacts and we have assisted home movers throughout Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire, including Conveyancing in DN17.

We have recently completed on properties on Lakeside Drive, Westcliffe Gardens, Selby Court and Manor Farm Road.

We would be delighted to help you with your move so why not contact us now for the mst efficient and best value conveyancing fees in Scunthorpe.

Scunthorpe Contaminated Land

Often contaminated land is associated with industrial processes or activities that have now ceased, but where waste products or remaining residues present a hazard to the general environment, and if land on or near a property is recognised as contaminated within the statutory definition, this information will be included in a local search. It is not only newer homes that are at risk. For example, traces of mercury and other poisonous chemicals have been found in the topsoil of properties built during the 1960s, on land used during WWI for munitions manufacture. Homes in Scunthorpe built on contaminated land may be largely harmless to residents, but there are a number of risks, such as:

• Inhalation of hazardous dust or gases
• Exposure to lead, arsenic and other toxic materials
• Water pollution
• Buyers reluctant to complete their purchase

Landfill sites in the local area:

• Brigg Road, Brigg Road, Messingham, DN17 3RF. The site has not been classified.

Qualifying for stamp duty relief in Scunthorpe

Around 2,000 wards nationwide are eligible for stamp duty relief. Local government wards or electoral divisions are used to define the boundaries of these. No stamp duty is due for houses bought in a Scunthorpe disadvantaged area under the £150k threshold.

Within Scunthorpe the council wards of Brumby, Frodingham and Town are designated as ‘disadvantaged areas’ for stamp duty purposes. Residential transactions in these areas will be exempt from duty where the amount paid (or the value of any other 'consideration') is £150,000 or less.

A postcode search is worth undertaking to determine whether a residence under the £150k threshold is in a Disadvantaged area.

Need more information regarding stamp duty relief? Call our specialist Scunthorpe team today.

Disadvantaged areas in Scunthorpe include Brumby.

Council Tax in Scunthorpe

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

• Band A - £1041
• Band B - £1215
• Band C - £1389
• Band D - £1562
• Band E - £1909
• Band F - £2257
• Band G - £2604
• Band H - £3124

*Source - www.communities.gov.uk