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Solicitor not giving proof of stamp duty payment
Crsaun
Posts: 14 Forumite
Hi all,
I completed the purchase of my flat 6 months ago and my solicitor told me they would be sending me my file in due course. However, I am yet to receive anything (I contact them regularly to chase up but nothing changes). Is this usual? Should I be worried that they haven't paid the stamp duty on my behalf?
What documents should I be entitled too? I'm assuming proof of stamp duty payment, title deeds and a copy of the lease agreement as a minimum.
Many thanks,
Callum
I completed the purchase of my flat 6 months ago and my solicitor told me they would be sending me my file in due course. However, I am yet to receive anything (I contact them regularly to chase up but nothing changes). Is this usual? Should I be worried that they haven't paid the stamp duty on my behalf?
What documents should I be entitled too? I'm assuming proof of stamp duty payment, title deeds and a copy of the lease agreement as a minimum.
Many thanks,
Callum
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It's unlikely to mean anything other they're overworked and/or a bit crap.
Technically you're entitled to all documents (it's your file) but that seems a reasonable minimum.0 -
Proof of stamp duty payment is not normal, there are probably no title deeds to send you and you should already have been sent a copy of the lease before you exchanges contracts.0
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I would expect proof of SDLT payment.
If they failed to pay, it's you HMRC will chase!0
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