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Lease Extention Quotation - How Much?
Have you rewnewed a lease before? How much did you pay JUST to get a quote? i've been quoted "£350 +VAT +any other fees" by my managing agents. Thanks
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Not being informed of a drainage problem before purchase
One of our neighbours has just come round to tell us that the drains are overflowing and would we be prepared to chip in for dynorod - we cant afford it but as its a street problem we said we would BUT apparently this happens every year and the previous owners did not tell us - do we have any legal recourse? we will ring…
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Government Plans to seize empty homes
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uklatest/story/0,,-5893103,00.html
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This seems wrong?
I am buying a flat with a share of freehold, just been told that it has 86 years left on the lease? I thought sof flats granted themselves very long leases?
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Local Knowledge Please (Hants/Berks)
Hi all... I'm just doing some ground work as I might need to relocate home...depends on work and family really but for those that know the area... If.... You wanted to be within 20-25 miles south of Reading, no further west than Newbury, far enough away from London to feel as though you are away from the smoke, but still…
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Garage advice needed
Hello !! I have a detatched garage at the end of my garden, we don't use it and thought we could convert it into something...(either to rent out or add value to the house) Does anyone have any ideas, it is 17sq M so apparently too small to convert into a bedsit to rent out, but I am stuck for any other ideas??? Thanks
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Can I rent to DSS if I know the person ?
My newphew and his girlfriend have a one year old boy and she lives in a one bedroom flat which is paid for by the DSS. She has been trying for a house for ages, but can't get one. If I purchase a property, can I rent to her and have the DSS pay rent to me ? I would be grateful for any advice, thanks.
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Are Estate Agents supposed to sell houses?
I ask this because we've looked round a house this morning, with a view to buying (as you do ;) ). We're FTBs, so not looking at the more extensive and expensive houses, but nevertheless we're looking to spend MONEY. This EA in question didn't try to sell the house, she was particularly disinterested and just walked round…
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Guaranteed Rental
Does anyone know of any guaranteed rental schemes offered by the council in any borough? my borough no longers does this. however, the neighbouring borough does but they will not consider properties outside their borough.
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Update: House sale could fall through at anytime
Following on from my original post: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=212363 This is where were at now. Yesterday we sent back to our solicitor the last documents he needs for exchange and the environmental search query has been answered so he will receive everything by 1pm Monday (sent documents via…
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Warning: house buying is expensive
Hi all Sorry to put a dampner on things, but just want to share my FTB experience, as a warning to others. When you are looking to purchase you first house, make sure you budget for at least £3-5K in case your first few houses fall through. In my case: House 1 Vendor and EA said it didn't have mundic block, had it tested,…
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renting or buying a house?
In the future if I can get enough money saved, I'd like to get a house with my boyfriend( we live with my parents at the moment) I think buying is best but he thinks renting. What does anyone else think?:confused:
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Put pressure on your Estate Agent but how?!
I keep reading to put pressure on your estate agent so it's our property that is fresh in their mind etc but how exactly do I do this - what should I be asking? I think I'm just too polite, but I ask how it's going and hit a bit of a brick wall. Could do with some ideas! They already ring with feedback after each viewing…
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Landlord Gas/Electric Test and Boiler insurance
Hi fellow landlords. I have to get gas and electric testing done on my house. I had boiler servicing, insurance and gas testing from British Gas. Can anyone suggest an alternative supplier. I also need to get the appliances tested any suggestions on who to use. Any comments appriciated.
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What really needs to be done to sell a house?
I am selling my house and renting. I am in an IO mortgage and have enough equity to clear my debts and save some money towards a new deposit in the future. But at the moment my budget it almost non existent for home improvements. I really need a quick sale on my house and need to know what I should spend money on and what…
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House Prices Debate
Many have views on house prices - some say up - others down. It's an interesting debate. The truth is no one knows, but many have well thought through opinions. Disturbingly I see some rather agressive 'factions' being drawn up on these issues. I would llove people to debate, passionately what will happen, showing…
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FTB underpinning dilemma
I had an offer accepted on a 2 bed victorian terrace a couple of months ago. Paid for a full survey which revealed that there had been some structural work (including underpinning). It also said there was no sign of movement now. I passed it on to my solicitor to chase up the paperwork. It seems he did nothing until I…
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right to buy freehold??
I have bought a large victorian terrace which has a 1 bed ground floor flat sold off on a lease.There are 70ish yrs left on the lease and so assume the tenant will want to extend it at some point but we don't want to sell the freehold and intend to refuse if she requests this.Are we within our rights?We have no lease just…
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Anyone Sold There House Without A Estate Agent
If so how did you go about it and what was your experiances?
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Whats wrong with my house? Desperate to Sell
Hi, Been on the market for 3 weeks (I know, not long). Had around 10 viewings, feedback such as 'beautiful house, not for us though', 'too big', 'Its gorgeous, doesn't need anything doing'. Nothing negative, but the offers havent exactly been rolling in. Not had anyone view this week at all - seems the initial rush is…
