Search: This is a request or enquiry relating to information about a property that is held by the local authority or a land registry department..

Semi-Detached: A property which is joined to one other house..

Service Charge: (see “Maintenance Charge ”).

Solicitor: A legal expert who handles all documentations of a sale or purchase of a property..

Stamp Duty: A tax paid by the buyer for a property where the purchase price exceeds £60,000.The rates of duty paid ranges from 1%to 4%of the purchase price depending upon the total value of the property bought.depending on local conditions..

Structural Survey: See Building Survey.

Studio Flat: A property that consists of one main room or open plan living area which incorporates both sleeping and cooking facilities generally with a separate bathroom or shower room..

Subject to Contract: The term used to confirm that a transaction is not legally binding..

Surveyor: A professionally qualified expert who carries out any instructed survey..