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How to sell property after divorce?
by Smart Auction UK 04 May, 2024
Navigating the sale of a property post-divorce can be as complex and emotionally challenging as the divorce process itself. It's a chapter of life that many hope to swiftly move past, yet it often requires careful consideration and strategic planning. We regularly speak with people divorcing and separating who want to sell their property as fast as possible, in order to start life afresh.
How much does it cost to sell commercial property?
by Smart Auction UK 03 May, 2024
Costs to sell your commercial property: • Marketing and agent costs • Legal fees • Mortgage redemption fees • Mortgage arrangement fees • Removal costs • Bills
Process to sell commercial property via auction
by Smart Auction UK 01 May, 2024
First, we will explore the process to sell your commercial property, followed by information you will need to provide to your solicitor, as well as tax implications to consider when selling your commercial property.
Process to buy property via auction
by smart Auction UK 19 Apr, 2024
It can be summarised into 5 simple steps. In a nutshell: 1. Find a property 2. Register with us 3. Bid on a property 4. Pay reservation fee and deposit 5. Legal
Process to sell property via auction
by Smart Auction UK 19 Apr, 2024
It can be summarised into 5 simple steps. In a nutshell: 1. Send us an enquiry 2. Dedicated point of contact appointed 3. Legal 4. Go live on auction 5. Successful sale achieved
How long does it take to put house up for auction?
by Smart Auction UK 19 Apr, 2024
It can be summarised into these simple steps. In a nutshell: Day 1 - Send us an enquiry Day 1 - Dedicated point of contact appointed Day 2 - 3 - Photos of property Day 2 – 10 - Legal work Day 10 – Live on auction Total = 10 days
Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) abolished
by Smart Auction UK 19 Apr, 2024
Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) is a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) relief when buying 2 or more properties at the same time in England and Northern Ireland. It is most commonly used by, and historically beneftted investors and landlords. They buy properties with the intention to rent them out or turn them into profit generating business premises.
Why online property auctions have no buyer back outs?
by Smart Auction UK 17 Apr, 2024
We vet and qualify our buyers We make buyer commit financially and legally They have already been through this process before They are experienced and they know what they are doing They are not flaky and are serious about buying They trust us
How to prevent buyer pulling out of a house sale?
by Smart Auction UK 15 Apr, 2024
A buyer pulling out of a house sale is one of the most dreaded news for sellers. It happens more often than you think, with an average of a 30% pull out rate throughout the UK. That’s 1 out of 3 chances that they will pull out. That is big.
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