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Our Customer’s Thoughts

At LP Law we pride ourselves on our outstanding customer service

I cannot thank Susie enough, professional knowledgeable, supportive and fast I will always use this solicitor in the future”

Mr S, Dudley

“I was very impressed with the service Ashley provided. She always called me back promptly on the odd occasion I couldn’t get straight through, and was very prompt in returning my emails. Being a first time buyer, I was very anxious and had lots of questions but Ashley was so patient with me and took the time to make sure I was clear on everything. Thank you again for all of your help!”

Mr & Mrs B, Norwich

“Very impressed with the service provided by Christine – always thorough, very helpful and professional and promptly responded to any queries we had. We would certainly recommend her”

Mr S, London

“Olivia replied to emails quickly and responded on a Saturday. She was polite, friendly and we felt valued as a client. I particularly appreciated telephone communication with her when we faced challenges and felt that she acted in our best interests with patience and understanding.”

Mr & Mrs J, Lichfield

“The estate agents selling for us and the ones dealing with our purchase were both amazed at the speed that Jonathan got things done. We could not fault the service given to us. Well done and a very big thank you.”

Mr & Mrs I, Lincolnshire

“Our experience has been very positive and we don’t have anything we would have changed. All extremely polite and quick to respond to our needs. Thank you very much.“

Ms W & Mr G, Norwich

“I cannot speak highly enough of Vikki as she kept me up to date and when I was getting despondent she kept me going. Easy to talk to and easy to understand.”

Mrs W, Llandudno

We did have concerns to start with, due to you not being on our door step so to speak.
 
But, all business between our selves was actively done through email and telephone, and the process was effectively completed
 
I would like to place on record, my appreciation and thanks to Susie Dove.
 
Susie looked after us during the whole process, in a professional friendly manner.
 
Communication was clear, and responses to telephone calls and emails were replied to us efficiently.
 
Thanks again Susie!

Mr and Mrs J, Hereford

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How long does a typical conveyancing transaction take?

This is by far one of the most frequently asked questions. In most cases the conveyancing process for the purchase of a home can take between eight and twelve weeks. These time frames can and will alter depending on the circumstances that surround the purchase.

There can be many unknowns associated with conveyancing and this makes it particularly hard for a Solicitor to pinpoint an exact time and date for the house purchase to complete.

The team at L P Law will endeavour to ensure there are no unnecessary delays to the process and if there is, they guarantee to keep you informed of any such development with their transaction.

Q. At what point do I need to appoint a Solicitor?

As soon as you have had an offer accepted on your property you are ready to appoint a Solicitor.

Q. I am buying a property, can I appoint the same Solicitor that my seller has chosen?

Usually not. There are certain rules in place that prevent the buyer and seller appointing the same Solicitor. This is because of what is known as a ‘conflict of interest’.

Q. Do I need to obtain an Energy Performance Certificate?

There are exceptions but if you are marketing the property you will require an EPC.

Q. I am buying a property with my partner. We are not married, are there any considerations?

Your Solicitor will be able to advise you on the implications but there are 2 ways in which a property can be held. You can hold as tenants in common which is where you hold a share of the property, say 50%, and upon the death of that person he or she can pass it to another person. The other method by which one can hold a property is beneficial joint tenants. This is where a property is held jointly. Upon the death of one of them the other automatically becomes the owner.

Alternatively a Deed of Trust can be drawn up setting out the terms on which you hold the property. We are able to advise you on this and prepare the Deed for your approval.

Q. How does the process work if my Solicitor is at opposite ends of the country?

This is another one of the most frequently asked questions that we get asked. In most cases, the process is no different than using a local solicitor. Everything can now be dealt with by post, e mail and telephone. The process has changed over the last 15 or so years enabling you to appoint a Solicitor with whom you have no face to face contact.

Q. What are disbursements and why are they added into my quote?

A disbursement is a payment in relation to the process and is payable to a third party. For example, if you are buying a land registry fee will need to be paid to the land registry. This is their fee for registering the property.

More information can be found on our conveyancing expenses page.

Q. Is a survey required on the property I am buying?

It is advisable to obtain a survey. If you are taking out a mortgage your lender may wish to procure one. It is worth checking what type of survey they will be completing as this may not be a full structural survey.

Q. Do I need searches and which ones?

If you are taking out a mortgage your lender will require various searches to be purchased. These are usually a local search and a water & drainage search however, if you are buying in a coal or tin mining area an additional search would be required. There are other searches which may be relevant depending on the area in which you are buying. If you are not taking a mortgage to buy the property they are optional and it is therefore your choice as to whether you have them. We of course do strongly advise that they are purchased as they may reveal matters that will impact on your ownership of the property.

More information on searches can be found on our conveyancing expenses page.

Q. Will I have to pay stamp duty on my purchase?

If you are purchasing a property for over £125,000 then yes. How much you will have to pay will depend on how much you are paying for the property. Stamp Duty is worked out as a percentage of the property purchase price.

The rates of Stamp Duty payable on the property as as follows:

Property or lease premium or transfer value – SDLT Rate
Up to £125,000 – Zero
The next £125,000 (the portion from £125,001 to £250,000) – 2%
The next £675,000 (the portion from £250,001 to £925,000) – 5%
The next £575,000 (the portion from £925,001 to £1.5 million) – 10%
The remaining amount (the portion above £1.5 million) – 12%

If the property you are buying will not be the only property you own after completion, such as Buy to Let properties, then an additional 3% is payable on all purchases over £40,000.

For more information on Stamp Duty Land Tax, please see our conveyancing expenses page or visit the Governments guidance pages on Stamp Duty: https://www.gov.uk/stamp-duty-land-tax/residential-property-rates

Q. What happens on Exchange of Contacts?

Exchange of contracts is when the date for completion is fixed. The process of exchanging contracts is usually a telephone call between both sets of Solicitors.

Q. What are the final stages of completion?

Completion is the date when the money transfers occur and the keys are given to the buyer. As with exchange of contracts you do not need to attend the Solicitor’s office.