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Place to rent in Kent?
I hope I wont be banned for asking this as I love this site!!! Long story behind this but does anybody out there know of a place , house, flat, shed!? to rent in Kent for my ex ? He is on benefits at moment but is reliable, quiet and clean (!) thnaks for nay info/direction Jaki
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Long Wait for receiving Homebuyers Report/Survey ??
Just wondering what people feel is an average time for receipt of the report after survey. My survey was done on Thursday 20th October, and as at today's date of 31st October, I still not have received it. I contacted the surveyors today who said that I will not receive it until Wednesday 2nd November at the earliest - 13…
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how do i complain?
the solicitor i chose to deal with my house sale is infuriating me! he has not once contacted me - I have had to do all the running. he has told blatant lies about my partner not providing the correct information when I myself sent the info off well in time. its been almost 3 months and there is no chain. he is just…
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Repossessed Houses/flats
Can anyone give me any info on any websites/companies that list repossessed houses/flats fo sale around the country?
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To buy or not to buy?
Hi All, I have just got a new job in Sheffield and will be moving in 2 months (from Manchester). I'm really looking forward to moving but am wondering if I should buy or rent? I can afford a house in Sheffield, but the likelihood is that I will not be there for more than two years (before living abroad for a year or two…
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Mum died - am i entitled to anything
In 96 my mum died, leaving my stepday, my brother and I. In 97 i left the family home and joined the forces and have never returned. OK background the house was newly built by my stepdad and mum, i have no idea if a loan or mortgage was taking out by one or both of them. As my brother and i have never got on with my…
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Flat valued at a lower price than offer price!
Hi, First post but have been a serial lurker on these boards for ages! I'm in the process of buying a flat, put in an offer and this was accepted. However, on valuation from the mortgage providers the flat was deemed to be worth less than the offer price. Now being a novice I have no idea as to what the implications of…
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mum died, she had a secret flat and i don't know where it is
l lost my mum a few weeks ago.. she left her house to me and my sister. at the beginging of the year she told me that in the early 90's she bought a one bed flat in putney for 12,000. she said that it was being managed by estate agents. the thing is that i can't seem to find any documentation for this property as my mum…
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New House
Just looking for a bit of advice with regard to a good mortgage at the moment. Myself and girlfriend collectively earn £40,000 gross and have about £20,000 deposit built up. We are looking at properties around the £200,000 mark. We work abroad a lot (for a UK company) so have a large amount of disposable income but are…
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How long.....
I am currently in the process of selling my property to an investor. The investor does have to obtain a mortgage and the mortgage valuation has not yet been done. The solicitors were instructed 2 weeks ago. Providing there are no unforseen problems how long should the sale take to go though? Thanks
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What ID Does A Solicitor Need?
When you exchange contracts are solicitors flexable on what ID needs to be shown?...I mean I don't have a passport or driving licence, so will utility bills or my credit card/cheque grntee card be OK? They seem to want more ID than the original building society does!...yet they can see the 'paper trail' of where the money…
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New home incentives.
I'm not in a position to buy anything much at the moment. But I've been reading all of the propery sections in the local papers as research. All the major housebuilders now seem to be offering a raft of incentives to get buyers. -stamp duty paid -moving fees paid -legal fees -carpets -white goods In the last few months…
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What does a Statutory Declaration involve?
Hi, Does anyone have experience of what a 'Statutory declaration' involves in cases of adverse possession? Do you have to go to a solicitor to do one? Thanks. Paulina.
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Application for variation to Deeds
Hi Has anyone come across the above? I am selling a flat with an allocated parking space and my buyer/solicitor has applied for the above re parking. The whole process appears to be painfully slow and I am really regretting agreeing to take the property off the market on the basis of being offered the then agreed asking…
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Miller Homes: YAAAARRRRGH!
Hi, Does anyone, in this forum, have experience of buying a newbuild "Miller Homes" property? If so, did they manage to get any compensation out of Miller Homes and how? My son and his partner have just moved into a Miller Homes property in Silverknowes Eastway development, Edinburgh. The experience has been a nightmare…
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Query on buying councilproperty
Hi, I wonder if anyone knows the process for buying council property. My parents have been council tenants for 45 years and are both on a state pension.Would they be eligible to buy their council house and if so does anyone know the costs involved. I would be grateful for any info .Thanks
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Help! Where to sell on the WEB?
Can anyone recommend GOOD companies on the web for selling my home? I was in the process of using ukpropertyweb.co.uk but have noticed they've changed their premium package from 'advertised til sold' to '6 months', which has put me off... I am just about to sell my house in Liverpool and I really don't want to use local…
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Gazzumping worries!!!
Hi All, First post so please be gentle with me!! Had my offer accepted today on a property, EA has confirmed offer accepted by new housing developer as they were selling home off cheap/er as it was part ex'd. I have appointed a solicitor, I am in no chain but I am a bit nervous incase someone offers a better price over the…
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credit secrets... this might help everyone
Try going to https://www.creditsecrets.co.uk. It helps you determine and answer application forms for loans and credit cards.
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Sell it yourself??
Not sure if this exists elsewhere on the board, and apologies of it does. In these days of the Internet and our ability to reach out further, how about this: http://www.buyitprivately.com/?referrer=fullgoogle It is my intention to give this first refusal when we sell later in the year.
