Property Practice Flashcards
Stages of Transaction (5)
- Pre-Market
- Pre-Contract
- Exchange of Contracts
- Pre-Completion
- Post-Completion
Pre-Contract
Stage takes client from agreeing sale to exchanging contract
Exchange of Contract
Transaction becomes legally binding, parties cannot withdraw without penalty
Pre-Completion
Solicitor makes preparation to complete
Post-Completion
Solicitor pays off seller’s mortgage, pay any stamp duty land tax within 14 days, must submit application within priority period
Two Important Aspects for Capital Gains Tax (2)
- Residential property return must be submitted
- Pay tax within 60 days of completion
Principal Private Residence Relief Exemption from CGT (3)
- Seller’s only or main residence
- Not greater than 0.5 hectare
- No part of their home has been used exclusively for business purposes
Law Society Conveyancing Protocol (3)
- Standardised forms and best practice
- Only applies to residential protocols
- Not new builds or commercial property
EPC Requirement
Valid for 10 years
Number of Contracts Issue
2 contracts to buyer’s solicitor
First Registration
Within 2 months if unregistered
Land Charges Search
Priority Period of 15 days
Pre-Completion Search
30 Working Days to Register
Pre-Contract Searches Done in Every Case (3)
- Local Search
- Local Water Company
- Environmental search
Transaction Specific Searches (3)
- Search Index Map - Unregistered Title
- Obtaining Mortgage - Bankruptcy Search
- Coal Mining Search