Stacy Carr - Setfords Solicitors

06/02/2026

Useful information for first time buyers and those looking to move house. Get in touch with Holme Mortgages - Mortgage & Protection Specialists to see how they can help you

23/01/2026

Here is a simple breakdown of the process when buying a property. This is particularly useful information for first time buyers and those who haven’t moved in a long time.

Buying a house is one of if not the most expensive purchase you will ever make and it’s important that you choose the right professional to help you when it comes to applying for a mortgage, surveys as well as the legal process. Make sure you read reviews and ask friends/family for recommendations rather than just going for the cheapest option.

I’m always happy to answer any questions in relation to the conveyancing process and provide a quote for my services. Please feel free to get in touch

16/05/2025

A selection of fantastic feedback I’ve had recently. Great end to a very busy week to read through all these lovely comments 😀

02/05/2025

The stamp duty holiday officially came to an end on the 31 March. I did wonder what impact this may have on the property market but instructions continued to flow throughout April, which is great news.

15/02/2025

Some more amazing feedback from one of my lovely clients. It means so much when someone takes the time to leave a great review like this 😀

04/02/2025

There are advantages to buying at auction in that you can get a house at a good price and you know the transaction will proceed quickly. However, there is also a risk if you haven’t carefully read and understood the auction pack.

Please get in touch if you are looking to buy at auction and want some further advice before taking the plunge.

08/01/2025

A useful guide for first time buyers.

With stamp duty changes set to come into effect from the 1 April 2025 now is a great time to get on the property ladder especially for first time buyers.

Please get in touch if you have any questions.

06/01/2025

Useful information on some of the costs you may incur when selling your home 🏠

Thinking of selling your home? 🏡

Selling a property comes with various costs—some you might not expect! From estate agent and conveyancing fees to potential mortgage charges like early repayment or exit fees, it's important to budget ahead.

Check out our post for a quick breakdown of the main costs involved. Want a more detailed look? Read the full article in the comments.

31/12/2024

Another fantastic review. This was a particularly complex purchase with a tight deadline to achieve.

23/12/2024

A great trustpilot review from a lovely client I’ve recently completed a purchase for. Feedback like this means so much 😀

18/12/2024

Job Opportunity - SnowGate are hiring!

As part of our continued growth, we’re looking for a confident individual to join us in this exciting role. The role will include helping to conduct viewings, negotiating and helping with general admin across both sales and lettings, and diving in on various day to day tasks to ensure we stay ahead of the game. Also to get involved with creating content for our social media channels. SnowGate is an estate agency that has a strong focus on delivering a high level of customer service.

You’ll be part of a professional and friendly, hands-on team, so you’ll be a natural at talking to all kinds of people and have a dynamic approach to moving from one task to the next. This really is a job where no two days are the same. Ideally, you’ll have similar experience to bring to the position, but we’re also happy to talk to candidates who want to learn and can demonstrate transferable skills from a similar public facing role.

We’re looking for someone to work 3 to 4 days a week including every Saturday 9am-1pm from our Mirfield office.

If you think this could be the role for you then we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV & covering letter to – [email protected]

13/12/2024

The Stamp Duty thresholds are due to change after the 31st March 2025, meaning that purchasers may be liable to pay more stamp duty if their purchase completes after this date. First-time buyers will also be affected by this change.

There are usually transitional arrangements. This typically means that, providing exchange of contracts has taken place prior to this date, you can still benefit from the old rates. However, this has yet to be confirmed. Further information can be found on the Setfords website here: https://www.setfords.co.uk/2024/04/08/stamp-duty-faqs/

With conveyancing transactions typically taking 8-12 weeks to complete, it is important not to delay instructing a Solicitor to assist you. It is possible that the average timeframe will increase alongside the increase in instructions that conveyancers are likely to see leading up to this deadline.

Buying a house is likely to be the biggest purchase you will ever make, and it is important to choose the right conveyancer for you. Ask for recommendations from friends, family, estate agents and mortgage advisors, but also do your research and think about what qualities are important to you. Do you want to be able to complete paperwork electronically, meet your conveyancer in person, or simply have confidence knowing they will be available to speak to?

If you would like to have an informal chat about your conveyancing needs, then please do not hesitate to give me a call or email me directly.

What is stamp duty and what do you need to know about it? This guide covers all the stamp duty FAQs buyers need to know.