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HELP! Advice needed re partner's deposit cash dilemma
Hi chaps- would appreciate a bit of advice here. We have finally been to the solicitor's to sign the deeds and hope to complete on our first house in 2 1/2 weeks.... However, upon getting the deposit money ready to present, it transpired my dear partner has actually taken out his whole part of the funds (c £10,000) out of…
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Lock-out agreement
Can explain a little more about how this would work? I have put in an offer which is acceptable to the seller but cannot proceed until I have sold one of my investment properties. this shouldn't be too hard as it is a great property in a sought-after location and may be able to sell to friends. The vendor of the property…
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Leasehold Property -Do you own, or are you buying one? Check lease length now!
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to make as many leasehold property owners as possible aware of current legislation for extending leases. I'll keep this brief but you can find further advice at LEASE The magic number in this case is 80 . Basically, to extend the lease when there is still at least 80 years left to run is generally…
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House Prices Go up
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4221598.stm so they say anyway......
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Weird goings on with my offer
Hi Folks This is a weird one and i value all advise . After almost 3 yrs looking ive found the property i and my family would be very happy in . The property has the asking price of £185,950 . This property was agreed and the buyers were due to move about a month ago however the chain fell apart , hence its back on the…
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What are the chances of me getting this loan / mortgage???
Hi Just got married, selling my house for 73k (going through at the mo and have no mortgage on it). Also have the missuses house that is up on the market at 165k and she has a 65k mortgage on it. Thing is she is mad keen on a house we have seen. Around every 5 mins she says she wants, needs etc the house we have seen that…
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Removal Companies & Costs
Is there anyone who can advise on removal companies and negotiating costs? Can't spend much more time on PC - hands seizing up! Thanks
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BUY TO LET - HOW MUCH EXTRA FOR F&F
I have two agents coming round this week to value my property a 3 bed semi with integral garage, in a small close - Carlyon Bay Beach 1 mile to the left. Charlestown Harbour is off to the right approx 1.5 miles, Tesco 1 mile, and a post office/convenience store, Indian, Chinese & Thai restaurant (multo pesetas) directly…
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Planning processes: Help needed
Hi, does anyone have any idea of any resources that are available to help with planning applications?
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Renting Property - Advice
We were up until recently in the middle of purchasing a property, but that has subsequently fell through for various reasons I won't go into here. We have now decided to rent until we find somewhere else appropriate to buy. We found a property advertised with a major estate agents, viewed it, liked it,and filled in the…
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utility bills
utility bills Hi can anyone give an idea as to what generally would be the cost of all utility bills i.e.water,gas and electricity monthly for a couple in 1 bedroom house (kitchen,bath and small lounge) with normal usage in Watford?
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Buying Investment property in Bulgaria
Has anyone got experience of buying property in Bulgaria for buy to let? What do you need to specifically look out for in such a deal?
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fed up, lack of progress??
bascialy i posted a while ago that my mat had been living in H.A for 20 years , he then put his name down for a shared ownership scheme with the council and H.A this was goign back to over 6 months and still hasnt heard nothing, he has phoned but to no avail he has tried sites such as homes.org.uk which also dont provide…
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A question for potential FTB's
It seems to be fairly common knowledge now, that House prices are at best not going anywhere for the foreseeable future, and at worst may drop 25% - 30 %. So my question is what reasons do people still have to buy now ? My personal feeling is why buy now when I may be able to buy the same place in 18 months time for maybe…
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Can I offer under if stated "Offers over"
What is the significance of offers over? Can I even contemplate to offer slightly below the asking price? I live in England and I thought offers over is mainly used in Scotland?
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Ideas For A Quick Sale Please??
Hi I'M IN THE PROCESS OF EMIGRATING AND NEED TO SELL MY HOUSE HERE RATHER QUICKLY. ORIGINALLY IT WAS ON FOR £247k, then 2 x 3 BEDOOMED PROPERTIES NEARBY CAME ON FOR £245k, SO I DROPPED TO £242k, THEN A NEIGHBOUR WITH THE SAME 2 BED SEMI AS I WENT ON FOR £239k, SO I'VE DROPPED TO SUIT. I'M ON WITH A LOCAL EA @1% AND HAVE…
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Offered accepted but property staying on market!!
I have today had an offer accepted at £220,000 on property of £224,950. The vendor has put 2 conditions on the offer - complete by end of Sept and they are not taking the property off the market. They are not living in the property is was bought done up and is being sold on. After lenghty chat with vendor, the estate agent…
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Council tax review
Having moved house a couple of months ago I have just had a letter from a valuation officer based in Birmingham addressed to "The council tax payer" The gist is that the council tax band can be reviewed when a property changes hands and the property has been modified. My house was extended by the previous owners but the…
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Q: Girlfriend moves in to my new house with me - what are the risks?
No, im not after an agony aunt - im after some legal/financial advice. I have just purchased a brand new house and have fully furnished it. Now I am prepared to move in and I have invited my girlfriend to move in as well. Having been divorced once (I can barely sit down due to the reaming I received) I dont want to be in a…
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divorce - protecting my home?
Can any one help? I am going through a divorce. I have been married 2 years and things just didnt work out. That was about a year ago when we separated. I was left a property by my parents which my wife moved into on marriage. She was previously with her parents. There is no mortgage on the property and I have been paying…
