CAMBRIDGE SOLICITORS LLP
BIRMINGHAM AND SWANSEA
Lawyers · Professional Local Service
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BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME?
Property Law And Other Matters
SERVICES:
Residential & Commercial Property Sale or Purchase
Transfer of property
Remortgage
Land Registry Title Corrections
Commercial Leases
Business Agreements
Contracts
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Contact: Kamila Rahman at the Birmingham Office on 0121 690 2020
Buying or selling a home normally takes 2 to 3 months. The process can take longer if you’re part of a chain of buyers and sellers. We will work to your required pace throughout the transaction.
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With our services you will get:
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No Hidden Extras Conveyancing - 100% Transparent - We will notify you if there are further issues involved in your matter as soon as possible
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Direct contact with the Solicitor Handling Your Case - We use text messaging and whatsapp with our clients upon request
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Completion Of Stamp Duty Land Transaction Form included
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Redeeming Mortgages Included
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Acting For Mortgage Lender Included no extra charges
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No Expensive 0845 Numbers To Speak To Solicitors
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Fast Efficient Service By Conveyancing Specialists
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We will talk you through the new rates for Stamp Duty Land Tax
Timescales
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The timescales are subject to change in any transaction depending on when your offer is accepted.
The factors involved include:
• Number of parties in the chain
• Whether you have a mortgage in place
• Whether you are buying a new build property
• Whether you need a lease extension for a leasehold property
A typical transaction can take between 10-14 weeks. However, if any of the above apply, or there are other factors we need to take into consideration, it may increase the time by a further 4-6 weeks and additional charges may occur.
Key Stages
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• Taking your instructions and give initial advice
• Checking finances are in place to fund the purchase and contacting the lender’s solicitors if needed
• Receiving and advising on contract documents
• Undertaking searches
• Obtaining further planning documentation if required
• Making any necessary enquiries of the seller’s solicitor
• Providing advice on all documents and information received
• Advising you of the mortgage offer conditions
• Finalising contracts and sending to you for signature
• Agreeing a completion date (the date from which you will legally own the property)
• Exchanging contracts
• Ensuring all monies have been received from you and the lender(s)
• Completing the purchase
• Dealing with payment of Stamp Duty/Land Tax
• Completing and submitting an application for registration at the Land Registry