Post completion matters commonly include which of the following?

• A. Paying SDLT and registering at HM Land Registry
• B. Drafting pre-contract enquiries
• C. Conducting pre-completion searches
• D. Arranging a new lease

Answer: (A)

After completion, the conveyancer focuses on finalising the legal record and tax position. The two most common post-completion duties are paying any Stamp Duty Land Tax due and getting the title registered at HM Land Registry. SDLT must be reported and paid within the statutory period after completion, and the Land Registry entry updates the official record to show the new owner, protecting the buyer’s title.

Drafting pre-contract enquiries, conducting pre-completion searches, and arranging a new lease are tasks that occur earlier in the transaction. Pre-contract enquiries and pre-completion searches are handled before completion to uncover issues and confirm terms, while arranging a new lease is typically part of negotiating or structuring the tenancy, not a post-completion duty.