With speculation around potential changes to stamp duty and capital gains tax in the upcoming Budget, sellers are advised to act swiftly. Preparing your property, choosing the right agent and conveyancer, and ensuring all paperwork is ready can help you complete a sale before any announcements. Being proactive now may prevent delays, give you negotiating advantage, and provide peace of mind in an uncertain market.
James Moran, Head of London Sales, advises sellers to have “a good lawyer who is respectful of the required timescales, is proactive, not reactive and has the commercial experience and confidence to deal pragmatically with any problem that may surface during the transaction. Often a junior solicitor can shy away from making a decision for fear of getting it wrong.”
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