Are you buying or selling a home in Solihull?

The historic town of Solihull boasts some of the greenest and most pleasant countryside in the UK – it is hardly surprising that the town’s motto 'Urbs in Rure' literally means 'Town in the Country'. In addition to attractive views, accessibility to work, superb road, rail and air links, including Solihull rail station, are all part of the lure of Solihull.

Property ranges from new build sites like Hall Green semi-detached bungalows and luxury town houses through to large numbers or period home.

However, no matter what type of home you are contemplating, all conveyancing transactions can be held up by common issues such as the speed of local councils and other Solihull Conveyancing Solicitors.

Over 1/3 of home moves fall through after offer - usually down to the 'ploddy' speed of the average Solicitor. We address this issue by being proactive proactive and utilising our local experience to drive your purchase or sale through as fast as possible.

We have recently assisted home movers throughout Solihull, including Conveyancing in B90, B91, B92, B93 and B94.

We'd love to help with the legal side of your move - so get an online quote or call now on 033 0660 0286."

A sample of local factors experienced by Solihull Conveyancing Solicitors:

Coal and Brine Pumping Searches

There has never been any central record of all mines, so it can be difficult to find comprehensive information about mining activity in or near Solihull. Buyers' conveyancing solicitors carry out a standard form of search with the Coal Authority when a property is in an area where mining was known to have taken place or where coal is known to exist. 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. Solicitors acting for property buyers in potentially affected parts of Solihull will make a search with one of a number of companies who have assembled data relating to local mine workings.

Searches in Solihull

If your are looking to buy a home in Solihull a Solicitor must apply to the council for Official Local Authority Searches. The Local Authority for Solihull is Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, PO Box 18, Council House, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3QS. Tel: 0121 704 6000

Apart from Solihull town itself the area administered by Solihull Council covers large area on the eastern side of Birmingham, including Castle Bromwich, Tile Cross, Knowle, Dorridge, and Hampton-in-Arden.

Does your Solihull purchase qualify for Stamp Duty Relief?

The government has designated certain areas as 'disadvantaged areas' and property purchases in such areas may qualify for relief from stamp duty. In England and Wales, they are based on electoral wards. No stamp duty is due for houses bought in a Solihull disadvantaged area under the £150k threshold. Normal rates of stamp duty apply for purchases greater than £150k. A postcode search will usually determine whether a home being sold for less than the threshold is eligible. This search may not be 100% reliable, particularly in the case of new builds.