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A request or enquiry for information concerning the property held by a local authority or by the land registry.

Semi-detached

A property which is joined to one other house.

Service charge

See Maintenance Charge.

Sole agent

When a seller chooses only one estate agent to sell their home.

Solicitor

Legal expert handling all documentation for the sale or purchase of a property.

Stamp duty

A tax paid by purchasers of properties with a value in excess of £60,000, of between 1% and 4% depending on value.

Structural survey

See Building survey.

Studio Flat

A flat consisting of one main room or open-plan living area incorporating cooking and sleeping facilities and a separate bathroom/shower room.

Subject to Contract

Words to indicate that an agreement is not yet legally binding.

Surveyor

Professionally-qualified expert who carries out the survey.
 
 
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