We appreciate that buying and selling a house can be a stressful, expensive and worrisome time. Whether you are buying or selling a house or both, our property team have the experience and expertise to ensure that your property transaction runs smoothly and concludes successfully, We will deal with your matter from beginning to end and if problems do arise, we have the knowledge to suggest solutions to keep matters on track.

We will offer you full guidance throughout the process and explain what all the legal jargon means so that you know exactly what is going on. We understand that there will be a lot of upheaval and we want your move on the property ladder to be as stress free as possible.

All of our property team have bought and sold property themselves so can fully appreciate what you are going through and understand the need to be told what is happening from start to finish. 

We will always:

• provide clear communication to keep you up to date at each stage
• progress your matter as swiftly as possible
• offer a transparent cost so you know exactly how much the transaction will cost you
• provide one to one contact throughout the process

Selling your property

If you are selling your property it is helpful to provide us with as much information as possible. There are certain things that need to be done before you can sell your home. You will need to obtain an Energy Performance Certificate (we can obtain this for you). This must be available within 28 days from the date the property is marketed but once it has been obtained will remain valid for 10 years.  You no longer need a Home Information Pack to market your home unless it was marketed before 21 May 2010. We will discuss with you at an early part of the sale process the steps that will lead to a swift and successful completion once a purchaser has been found. Most of the paperwork can be prepared in advance thus cutting down on time and costs for you.

Buying a Property

Whether you are buying a property as a family home, gift, or to rent it is essential that we have as much information from you as possible so that when you tell us you have found your dream home we can act swiftly on your behalf to progress the transaction. This will also allow us to advise you on tax planning and inheritance issues which may affect you depending on the value of your property and your other assets. We will guide you through the maze of searches to exchange of contracts and completion, assist you in completing your Stamp Duty Land Tax Return and finally registering you as the owner of a new property.

Stamp duty land tax relief has been introduced for transactions which complete on or after 25 March 2010 and before 25 March 2012.  It is only available to first time buyers who buy a property worth up to £250,000. In order to claim the relief you must be able to satisfy the following criteria:

• You must be a first time buyer. If more than one person is purchasing the property then they must all be first time buyers. If not then stamp duty land tax will be payable.
• You must not have inherited property. If you have inherited property then you cannot claim relief.
• You must be occupying the property as your main residence. If you are purchasing the property as a buy to let property then stamp duty land tax will be payable. 

Our specialist property department will ensure that the contract you will be signing is reasonable and that you fully understand the terms.  We will check the legal title to the property and alert you to any problems that affect your purchase. Our property experts will organise all the paperwork and will register you as the owner with the Land Registry once completion has taken place.  We will liaise with the other sides legal team to ensure that we are all working towards the same deadline for completion.

Your home is one of your most valuable assets so let an expert ensure that the transactions to purchase and sell them are done safely and swiftly.

Contact Us Now

For further information or to arrange an appointment contact a member of the property team on 0115 9 100 200 or email enquiries@actons.co.uk or fill in the contact form below.