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we want to sell our house we have a buyer how much should we expect to pay for solicitors fees to swap contracts and would we be better using the same solicitor i... read more

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Lynn Murray

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How long is a piece of string. You would both need to be separately represented and would both have to pay legal fees. You can get quotes for o... read more

I am selling a flat in London and the completion date is set for tomorrow. When contracts were exchanged there was no reference to the buildings insurance or gro... read more

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Daniel Stanton

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This might be a bit late in the day but hopefully this answer helps others in a similar position.
You mention that there was no mention in the c... read more

I am buying a house which needs a proper refurb and the seller has accepted my offer based on two conditions one in which I use the same estate agents company to ... read more

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Derek Payne

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Generally speaking, the same firm cannot act for both buyer and seller due to a conflict of interest. So no, you need an independant firm to act ... read more

A couple of methods of getting around SDLT have been suggested to me by companies that then split the benefit 50:50. They claim to be using schemes registered wit... read more

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Derek Payne

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On a general basis, the main thing these schemes have in common is that they rely on the Inland Revenue (IR) not querying the return within 9 mon... read more

Do I have to go ahead with the a purchase contract? The flat I was buying is now worth less than it was than when I agreed to buy it.

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Good Lawyer Guide's response

The property slump has meant that many properties are worth less than they were. So, you are not alone in having agreed to buy a property for more... read more

We live near a race track which is noisy at weekends. Can we do anything about it?

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Jon Payne

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As one more alternative, you can also talk to the Council's Environmental Health Department. They have various powers that they can use to requir... read more

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