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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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