Whether you are buying or selling, awareness of local considerations will positively impact the likelihood of a successful sale or purchase. Our Solicitors' maintain a network of Swindon contacts. They are also cognisant of the issues and considerations native to the area.

We have assisted home movers throughout Swindon, including Conveyancing in SN2, SN25, SN26, SN3, SN4.

Swindon 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. Swindon Council is responsible for council tax in Swindon. The bandings for 2012/13 are* -

• Band A - £929
• Band B - £1083
• Band C - £1238
• Band D - £1393
• Band E - £1702
• Band F - £2012
• Band G - £2321
• Band H - £2786

*Source - www.communities.gov.uk

Swindon Tree Preservation Orders

Homebuyers should be aware if a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) is in place over a property they intend to purchase, and formal consent for any works to a protected tree should always be sought from the local authority. If a newer property is affected by a planning condition imposed upon the original builders, it would be a breach of planning control to remove any trees this condition required the developer to plant. Obtaining a copy of any TPOs affecting a Swindon home before it is marketed will make it easier for copies to be sent to a buyer's Conveyancing Solicitor with the draft contract.

Transportation Concerns in Swindon

Swindon property purchasers require information about matters affecting local highways, such as planned extension of parking restrictions or proposals for one-way schemes. During the conveyancing process, a property lawyer will investigate any proposals for the following in respect of any highway adjoining the property:

• making it one-way
• permanently stopping it up or diverting it
• introducing parking restrictions or changing existing restrictions (including residents parking permits)
• introducing width or weight restrictions
• speed restrictions, traffic calming measures including speed humps (sleeping policemen)
• cycle tracks

Bear in mind that funding for major projects may not become available for many years, if at all, so searches often reveal schemes which may never be carried out.

Swindon Development and Transport Schemes (including roads):

A nearby scheme may affect the future value of your home, so it pays to be informed. Current and future plans exist for Highworth Road, Emlyn Square and amp; on Farnsby Street.