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 Wembley contacts. They are also cognisant of the issues and considerations native to the area.

We have assisted home movers throughout Wembley, including Conveyancing in HA0, HA9.

HS2 disruption to Wembley homes

Planning of the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail link between London and the North is now underway. The first phase of construction will occur between London and the West Midlands. HS2's affect on property values and the environment is of concern to many Wembley inhabitants. Your conveyancing solicitor will conduct a local authority search which will show if the Wembley property is or will be within 200 metres of the proposed railway route. The impact of HS2 can range from compulsory purchase of your home, to noise and other disruption and/or a reduction in the value of your home.

Getting a reliable HS2 search

Construction work, traffic, noise pollution and vibration are all factors which could affect homes further than two hundred metres from HS2, but a local authority will not reveal this, and works will last for at least eight years. This may mean long-term and extensive disruption to the enjoyment of your property if you choose to buy in affected parts of Wembley. An informative HIGHSPEED 2 search covers a thousand metre range around a home, to resolve a number of issues. Ten million pounds professional indemnity insurance protects buyers with a HS2 search. Your solicitor can advise further if necessary.

If my property is within 200m should I be concerned?

Local authorities will only provide information on the proposed HS2 development and route within a 200m radius of a property. It is obvious that properties further away will still be affected by issues such as noise pollution, vibration, construction work and increased traffic. A HS2 search is also of relevance to buyers within 200m of the line. In cases such as those arising from HS2, seeking compensation for noise and other factors is currently a lengthy process. Note that Fridaysmove do not intend to comment on the merits of the HS2 scheme, or the impact felt by Wembley residents and home buyers.

Conveyancing Searches

If your are planning to buy a property in Wembley your lawyer has to carry out Local Authority Searches. The Local Authority for Wembley is London Borough of Brent Council, One Stop Service, Town Hall, Forty Lane, Wembley, HA9 9HD. Tel: 020 8937 1203

Qualifying for stamp duty relief in Wembley

The government has designated certain areas as 'disadvantaged areas' and property purchases in such areas may qualify for relief from stamp duty, using local government wards to delineate boundaries. No stamp duty is due for houses bought in a Wembley disadvantaged area under the £150k threshold. If it is thought that a property is in a disadvantaged area, but an online search does not confirm this, it may be necessary to make further enquiries with the local council. A postcode search will usually determine whether a home being sold for less than the threshold is eligible. This relief is not generally available on commercial property, but some relief may be available for 'mixed use' premises such as a shop with a flat above.