Welcome to the home buyers/sellers page

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Whether you are looking to buy or sell your home, remortgage or purchase under the right to buy scheme, we will be able to assist you from the outset. We are aware that moving house can be one of the most important decisions you make and we aim to make the process as straightforward as possible for you. We also appreciate that this area may at first appear a complete maze for first time buyers and we will endeavour to guide you through the process as smoothly as possible.

Communication

If you have bought or sold your home in the past you will be aware that communication with your solicitor is vital during the moving process. We aim to be available to you on the telephone and e mail, or by prior appointment during the transaction to assist with areas on which you require advice.

Change of Ownership

You may simply wish to change the ownership of your property from one sole owner to two or more co-owners or vice versa. We can deal with this on your behalf and advise you in relation to ensuring that you comply with any requirements of your lender.

Ancillary matters

We are also able to deal with any ancillary requirements you may have as the transaction progresses such as Powers of Attorney (where you are likely to be abroad and unavailable for signing documents), the preparation of a Trust deed if appropriate, Planning requirements (for example for extensions on your property), and making a Will to provide for those you wish to benefit.

Budgeting

If you are considering moving home then you will need details of the costs and expenses involved and we can provide you with this information on request. For guidance we set out below some of the payments you may have to make, in addition to legal fees, for your move.
  


SALE

Estate agents fees
Land registry copy title entries -
£ 12.00
Managing agents administration fee on a leasehold or managed property (this fee will vary)


PURCHASE

Various pre-contract search fees
Land Registration fee
Survey report fee
Stamp duty


REMORTGAGE/REFINANCING YOUR HOME

Various search fees
Land registration fee
Stamp duty may be payable in some circumstances

Understanding Stamp Duty

Stamp Duty (changing to Stamp Duty Land Tax on 1st December 2003): this is the Government tax which is payable when you purchase a property and the following is a guide as to how the tax is calculated:

Purchase price £0 - £175,000 £175,001 - £250,000 £250,001 - £500,000 £500,001 upwards
Stamp duty Nil 1% of the purchase price 3% of the purchase price 4% of the purchase price

If the property you are purchasing is located within a qualifying area which is stamp duty exempt and the purchase price does not exceed £150,000 then no stamp duty is payable. We can check this on your behalf.

We hope you have found this page useful. For a quotation or to discuss your conveyancing requirements, please contact Monique Mantion on telephone 020 7512 2600 extension 2 or e-mail

We also have a contact form for you to use if you cannot access your own e mail

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