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Ex-Council Anyone?
I have had an offer accepted on an ex-council property and just want to understand the pros/cons of buying such a property – can anyone speak from experience? I know there is a “stigma” associated with ex-council but this is a small block in a very high priced area in London and the views – it seems to be very well…
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New House Build - Scotland
Any thoughts? Bought a new flat last year, June 2005, for completion November 2005. Once I had paid my deposit the proposed completion date was changed to February 2006. During December that changed to 24 March 2006 despite me asking to be in by 20 March 2006. Last week heard from my solicitor that it is now 7 April 2006…
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Viewing property, what to ask, what to look out for?
I'm going viewing a property, first one I've viewed. Anyone got any tips on what to look out for and questions that I should be asking?
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Tenanted House purchase
Hi Everyone, I am buying a property which is currently tenanted. I was told that the tenants (friends of the vendor) will vacate on completion. I have 2 questions for anyone who has some experience of this: 1 Can I ask for the tenants to vacate on exchange of contracts rather than completion? 2 What would happen if the…
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Sealed house & sealed bid.
I have found a house the house itself have been sealed by court until last month. Now the estate agent starting with viewing this week and I’m going to see it end of this week. And when I spoke with the estate agent she told over the phone that it’s a sealed-bid. What does “Offers are invited on a sealed bid and subject to…
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Fair price for removals in and out of storage?
Hi all, I'm finding it quite a time consuming job arranging for removal companies to come out and give me quotes for removals and storage and I'm running out of time. I want to move our house contents into storage for 1 1/2 months and then into our new build house. So far the best quote we have had for this is £1090 (inc…
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purchasing blacklisted property
original post Further to the above post, we are a bit concerned that because the seller has probably been defaulting on a lot of debts (and a visit to the property over the weekend has revealled various court summonses in the post and final payment demands/threats/etc), that a) the property will be siezed prior to…
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Private renting contract?
Need someone to have a look at a private renting contract. Is a solicator or citizens advice the best way to go? Cant afford to spent loads but need it looked at quick as have to sign soon but dont think it covers everthing. I.E. doesnt say landlord cant enter property without giving us 24 hrs notice.
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Want to be a FTB! How do we do it?
Me and my husband and our 3 under 4's are currently renting. We are renting a 2 bedroom cottage in Pembrokeshire at £420 a month. My husband is working and recieving £20k a year. I am on Disability and incapacity, both higher rates. We want to buy....we want the security of knowing that there is no chance of a landlord…
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On completion - utilities.
Our daughter is about to complete on 1st house. It is an executer sale, so empty now, but the electric, gas & phone are all still connected & working. Does she have to take over with the same providers initially? I'm sure they'll not be the most cost-effective, but I don't see how she could start up with anyone else, even…
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EA info - Feasible?
I have found a place that I am VERY keen on :T and the EA has told me that an offer had been put on the property buy another couple and it was accepted but as they were in a chain the the vendor pulled out. Does this sound feasible or is the EA telling a porky to get me to move quickly? I suppose in short, can the EA tell…
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Remortgage Solicitors Fees
I hope this is the right place for my question......(First post!!) We are in the process of remortgaging upto 80000 from 62000. Our broker has arranged everything for us and has just given us a breakdown of costs. He has supplied the solicitor for us and the fee is coming up at £650.00 + Vat (possibly an extra £150.00 if…
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First house budget?
Hi, I'm looking to buy a house with my partner. Neither of us have owned property before & don't know where to start budget-wise. I've had mortgage advice, but I'm afraid it wasn't very helpful. Here's a bit of background: We're in our mid-20s, debt free, and our only (non-property-associated) bills are: . tax, insurance,…
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Estate Agent Fees
I was hoping for a bit of advise on a disagreement I'm having with my estate agent. We negotiated a sliding scale of fees (the lower the sale price, the lower the fee). For a sale of 144k - 146k I need to pay 1.25% and 146k - 148k 1.5%. I have received an offer of 147k to include the carpets so I have told the buyer that I…
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Solicitor in Manchester?
First time buyer - I need a name for a good solicitor in Manchester. Any suggestions?
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Moving House Dilema
I have a mortgage for £60K (with 14 years to run) on a house worth £180K and am looking at one similar size house worth £190K which has planning permission for a 2 storey extension, giving plenty more room for my family. My dilema is this: (a) How do I approach the building society to lend me just enough to cover the costs…
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Bank reference for renting house
Hi, Anyone know what is actually written in a Bank Reference? I've just put down a deposit on a house I'm going to rent and they've asked for a bank reference. I've got nothing against it but I'm worried what the bank will say. The situation is that I will pay all the rent in the first 6 months as my other half is…
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Rent or purchase - young family
Hi, Our situation is this - - We were renting in North East England (furnished) till Dec '05 - Moved to South East (Herts) to have our first child (she was born on 2nd March '06 :smiley: ) - Currently we are living in my partner's parents house - I have a full time job. At the moment, my partner is not employed. And now we…
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New Build BTL Incentives
Hello all, I already have an investment property, but am looking at aquiring another new build property. I have a development in mind which is large, and is also where I live so I know the market quite well, but am looking for a little help / advice. I am aware that the asking price is just a starting point, but I am not…
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Newbuild discount
Anyone had experience of developers incentives for new properties particularly Wimpey. 5% seems standard, anyone blagged double digit discount?
