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Surveyor and parking
Should I be concerned about parking for the surveyor? Is it his responsibility to find a parking space? Thanks
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Conveyancing solicitor checks - Structural Warranty
I am in the process of buying a new build property from a small local builder. As part of the conveyancing solicitor checks, I understand that they will check the Lenders Handbook to make sure the Broker is listed (assumption most insurance is arranged through a broker). But, is that all they have the responsibility to…
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EICR
We've reserved a new house with Barratt Homes and are part exchanging our current house with them. We've agreed a price, chosen our extras, filled out all the solicitors forms and are waiting to exchange. On Thursday we had an email requesting an electrical report and gas boiler service report for our current home, which…
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Buying house with roof works without building regs
Hi, I have had an offer accepted on a house but after asking a few initial queries have just found out they have done some works to the roof sometime ago which didn't receive any sort of building regs approvals. The works involved adding on a dormer to the roof that covers a bit less than half of the roofs width.…
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Lease extension negotiations and alterations to lease
I have started the lease extension process on a flat/maisonnette (formal route) and have a solicitor and a valuation. I will of course be asking these things of the solicitor but in an effort to avoid unnecessary phone/email charges and to get the lie of the land beforehand I'm hoping someone with some experience of the…
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Tricky Final Inspection on Rental Property
Hi all just some thoughts on this one please. After 3 and a half years I have handed in my notice to my LL (also someone I work with) The LL accepted it and mentioned she will be in touch about the final inspection. My concern is the final inspection, on the basis there was no inspection when I moved in, no pics taken etc.…
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Vendor wants to give me money of to sort Deed of Variation after completion. Is this wise?
Hi all, I've been waiting 8 months for a flat purchase in England to go through and am really keen to get moved in as life has been on hold for so long now. The main delay has been Deed of Variations to cover escalating ground rent and issues with the lease e.g. the lack of a mortgage protection clause which could mean I…
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Renegotiate or pull out?
Just reading all the paperwork from the solicitor and there is no building regs certificate for the garage conversion. The conversion consists of a shower room, utility room and lounge. Vendor assured me that had the necessary paperwork but what they have is a certificate for bifold doors in the lounge. Separately the…
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Need Advice: Stick with Slow Solicitor or Switch for New Property Purchase?
Hey everyone, I've had a bit of a frustrating experience with my current solicitor while trying to purchase a flat. Their slow pace ended up costing me the property. Now, I've found another one I want to buy, but I'm torn between sticking with my current solicitor or switching to a new one. My current property sale is…
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New build garage built over my property line
Our home builder has finished the last home in our estate and has put the neighbours garage over our property line. The roof is so low that both myself and my husband have to duck when walking down our side of the house. We cannot open our gate fully We have sent photos to the builder as well as our own solicitor and the…
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It’s back up
So we put an offer on a property a couple of months ago. It was accepted but the vendors wanted to continue viewing the property. We said no - not happy with this. They conceded and we proceeded with the sale. cut to today….buying process is still ongoing. On to the legal side of stuff now. Lots of stuff to read through…
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Landlord won't issue section 13 notice when it is required
I wonder if anyone has had this issue. The landlord notified tenant of a rent increase in a letter, i.e. did not use the prescribed form under section 13. Tenant asked for a section 13 notice, but landlord refused by saying it is not required. However, in this situation it is required. What are the tenants options in this…
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Offer made, but unsure of how to proceed
Our house has been on the market for just under 3 weeks. It's priced at 400k, and an offer has been made for 360k. We're going to reject the 360k as we feel that is too low, but assuming they counter with a higher amount (or someone else offers), I'm not sure what I would accept. When we put the house on the market, there…
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Deed of trust
Hi all looking for some advice please. Me and my husband moved into a house that his parents owned 15 years ago and his name was added to the mortgage alongside theirs. during those 15 years we got married and have paid for and maintained the house. His parents have not paid any contribution to it. it is up for sale now…
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My house is not register in land registry
don’t know from which part to start but this Company supposed to not exist !! Braking so many rules of SRA Code for solicitors !! I bought a house using this company in 2021 as I was first time buyer , today is 2024 and they failed on register my property in land registry , they had time in LG until June 2023 as there was…
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Protected via unilateral undertaking?? What does mean ?
Hi all , I need help with more understanding this email My bank has sent urgent letter asking my solicitors why is not charge yet on my property and they responded more than a month later of saying that the bank has been protected from the day 1 via unilateral undertaking . What does mean ??? We acknowledge your email…
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Are you a first time buyer
A relative of mine is saving into a help to buy ISA for first time buyers. However the has learnt that his wife is going to inherit a property (not in an area they like). Would he still be a first time buyer if his wife inherits the property?
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First Time Buyer!! YES or NO?
Hello, I am buying my first flat in London & I need help regarding if I am considered a First Time Buyer or not. I have just started the process & received the solicitor documents to fill in. One of the documents is about Stamp Duty & mentions the below: "You must tell us about jointly
owned dwellings, inherited dwellings,…
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Ex-Council House - holiday let / long term let
Three years ago, we purchased an ex-local authority house from a private seller, i.e. it hasn't been a council house for over 30 years. Do you think I will be able to rent it out, preferably as a holiday let, but failing that a long term at some point in the future? Any advice appreciated, thanks!
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Can a leasehold flat managed by the leaseholders?
The flat son is interested is leasehold but he said the leaseholders have set a company. Is that possible? No service charge, repairs on ad hoc, not sure whether this is good. Have checked the company, it does not seem to be properly managed. In a conversion of three, who is responsible for building insurance? EA mentioned…