Frequently Asked Questions

Q.  How long does a transaction usually take?   

The average sale and purchase takes around 6 weeks from start to finish.  The time it takes depends on numerous factors.  Firstly, is there a chain involved?  If so things get delayed when any member of the chain has a hold up. Your mortgage arrangements, or those of your buyer, can also delay the process.  

Q.  Can you do conveyancing anywhere?  

We are able to carry out conveyancing on your behalf for property anywhere in England and Wales.  

Q.  Why is it better to do this online?  

We live in a world that is becoming more customer focused, businesses are at last realising that the customer should be able to use their services when the customer wants to, from where the customer wants to.  We offer  a free on-line instant estimate and option to instruct us on-line.   By embracing the latest technology, we are able to speed up the conveyancing process and provide up-to-date progress reports via our Track-A-Matter website and SMS texts directly to your phone something that we believe all our clients appreciate. Finally, we offer a premium service at an excellent price. 

Q.  I live abroad and want to buy property in the UK?  

If you want to buy property in the UK we will guide you every step of the way.  We can deal with everything for you.  Simply drop us a line or give us a call for our full assistance.

Q.  What if my sale falls through?  

An annoying fact of life is that not every transaction makes it through to completion.  Sometimes your buyer pulls out, or the chain collapses, for any number of reasons.  Usually by that stage, we have already done a large amount of the work towards the sale or purchase on your behalf.   If our instructions were then cancelled, the work we have done and the expenses we have incurred become chargeable.  However we do offer a indemnity scheme to cover abortive costs which cost from £25. 

Q.  What guarantees do I have?  

As a firm of Licensed Conveyancers with over 30 years solid history we would never anticipate running into any problems, or having disputes with clients.  However, we are covered by professional indemnity insurance and all our activities are regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Q.  What is stamp duty land tax?   

Stamp duty land tax is a property buyers tax charged by the government. There is no stamp duty on properties under £125,000. Properties between £125,000 - £250,000 are charged 1% of the purchase price. Between £250,000 - £500,000 the rate is 3%.  Above £500,000 stamp duty is charged at 4%

Some areas of England and Wales are exempt from stamp duty up to £150,000.00. Full details can be obtained from Stamp Duty Land Tax Exemption link in 'Quick links'.