Question 1

Do I need a solicitor to sell a house?

Accepted Answer

Technically you don’t have to have one — but we’d definitely recommend it. The amount of legal jargon and paperwork to go through can be a lot to take in and, without a solicitor, you’re at risk of missing crucial checks and searches. Plus, a solicitor protects your interests throughout the sale and can help with any negotiations that come up. If you want to feel like you’re ticking all of the right boxes, you’ll want a solicitor on your side.

Question 2

Do I have to pay stamp duty when selling a house?

Accepted Answer

Nope. Stamp duty is for buyers. When you’re selling, you may run into capital gains tax — but if it’s your primary residence you shouldn’t have to pay that either. Go ahead and strike it off your list. (Just be sure to double-check with your solicitor, just in case.)

Of course, if you’re selling and buying, that’s another story — check out our stamp duty guide to help guide you through.

Question 3

Who pays the stamp duty when selling a house?

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Traditionally, the buyer pays it. In England and Northern Ireland, it’s called the SDLT — or stamp duty, while in Scotland it’s the LBTT and in Wales, it’s the LTT. It sounds complicated, but it’s really not. They all have slightly different rates and ways of being calculated, but they’re the same basic idea — a transfer tax on homes and property.

But right now, there's a stamp duty holiday — which means you might be paying a lot less. Check out the HMRC website for more information.

Question 4

How do I find out the market value of my house?

Accepted Answer

There are a few different ways. There are a lot of online valuation calculators that will use some basic information about your home to give you an approximate valuation. But if you want a more accurate idea of the market value of your home, it’s always good to have an in-person valuation. We offer valuations with a property expert for free, with no obligation to sell with us.

Question 5

Do I have to pay an estate agent fee if I decide to not sell?

Accepted Answer

You shouldn’t. Most estate agents have a “no sale, no fee” approach — if you see something in a contract about having to pay if you change your mind, we’d walk the other way. Actually, we’d run.

Question 6

Does it cost money to go on Strike?

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With us, no. We provide photos, floorplans, and advertising on the major property sites like Rightmove and Zoopla for no fee at all. You’ll only have to pay if you choose one of our optional services like our unlimited hosted viewings service. But if you don’t need these, that’s great — we’ll sell your home for free. You’re in the driver’s seat, after all.

With some estate agents, you’ll pay an overall fee to be listed with them — and you may even pay extra for advertising. That’s why you should always read the fine print.

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