What should a conveyancing quote include? Make sure you compare your conveyancing quotes 'like-for-like'... Your conveyancing quote should include a full breakdown of all of the items that you might reasonably expect to spend during the conveyancing process. Remember, there will be other costs too associated with your move, but these [...]
Why does conveyancing take so long? The conveyancing process can be a long and frustrating process. But why does it take so long? Moving house is right up there with life’s stress points. Supposedly, it can every bit as nail biting as divorce and bereavement. And, even once you have found [...]
Conveyancing Solicitor or Conveyancer? Moving house is a big deal - choose the right conveyancing solicitor! So, you’ve found your dream home, and it’s time to choose your conveyancing lawyer. But who to choose? A conveyancing solicitor? A licenced conveyancer? A legal executive? Here, we explain the differences to make sure [...]
What is the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme? CQS stands for Conveyancing Quality Scheme. The Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme (commonly known as CQS) is THE recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing solicitors in the UK. What does CQS stand for? CQS stands for Conveyancing Quality Scheme? How do Conveyancing Solicitors [...]
Why does my Conveyancing Solicitor need ID? Your solicitor is required by law to identify you (Money Laundering Regulations) If you are reading this article as a client of QLAW – welcome, and we hope you find it helpful! If you are reading this article as a client of another law [...]
Why should I use an Online Conveyancing Solicitor? QLAW has redefined 'convenience' - we're everyone's local solicitor! So you’ve found your dream home. And now you need to choose a conveyancing solicitor. What do you search for? ‘Online conveyancing solicitor? Or, ‘solicitor near to me’. Let’s take a look at the [...]
What is Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)? Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is paid by the purchaser of residential land/property. Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax paid on buildings and land over a certain value in the UK. Here, we take a look at the basics of the tax, [...]
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) – Reliefs & Exemptions SDLT reliefs may apply to certain buyers. Here we take a look at the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) exemptions and reliefs currently available (Aug 2022). What is Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is currently paid by [...]
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) – Higher Rates SDLT higher rates apply depending upon the circumstances of the buyer (not the property). Here we take a summary look at the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) higher rates that currently apply (Aug 2022). What is Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Stamp Duty [...]
What is a Property Chain? A property chain is a series of linked sales that are 'dependent' upon each other - hence 'chain'. What is a property Chain? A property chain is a series of linked sales & purchases where each transaction is dependent upon the other. The key definition of [...]
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