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Buyers pulled out on exchange!!!!
Been to sign our contracts today with exchange agreed for tomorrow and completion set for 28th July.Five of us in the chain 2 below ,2 above. Just heard that bottom buyer pulled out half an hour after he had given his solicitor permission to exchange tomorrow!!!! Why does this happen!!! So upsetting.What do we do now apart…
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Overseas Leaseback
Does anyone know anything about this or can recommend a good company? The main ones coming up on search engines seem to be themovechannel and imoinvest. Pitfalls etc? A assuming property is sold at a premium to account for guaranted income. Also, few weeks ago I had an email which I meant to keep but delted. Basically,…
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Renting & References
I'm returning to the UK mid July and because our shipment arrives first week in August we're going to rent for 6 months whilst we look for a house to buy. I've never rented before and it's only just occured to me about the references. We've lived abroad for 5 years and Mr Sunshine will still be working for an overseas…
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full residential survey
Hi We're in the process of buying a house and are mulling over whether to get a full survey done or not. The house is only 30 years old and quite a modern build with the roof and walls in very good condition (no cracks on walls and ceilings etc). We're being quoted a figure around £750 for a survey but are tempted to go…
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www.conveyancing-warehouse.com Good/Bad?
FOr a few weeks I have been considering http://www.conveyancing-warehouse.com for my sale and purchase.To date I have found lots of people on here mention them but only one person seems to have used them (as was very happy).Does anyone have any further feedback please?
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FTB - General help and advice
As you may have seen in my other post on this board I am nearing completion on my first property, been quite stressful so far :mad: - normally quite laid back and chilled but my sleep is been affected but has improved past week or so (Put the violins away;) ) as once the seller's solicitor returns some documentation will…
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Potential problem with Vendors
Hello all, I’ll keep this brief and with the facts. I put an offer in on a house with the appendix that I would NOT be able to complete until August (because of the chain). The offer was accepted on this basis. I’m now getting solicitors letters say they want a June completion otherwise they want compensation for the fact…
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Buying a house with 100% cash
hi i am a international student and i am wondering will i be able to get a house lower then the listed price.
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Rental Yields
How do you work out a rental yield? What factors are to be included in the calculations? For example, what the yield be if a flat is worth £150k, rental income is £950 a month and the combined mortgage/service charge costs are £485.
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fed up with new agent!
having changed agents recently, i think i have gone from bad to worse. instructed new agent 6 weeks ago, two weeks later took photos and floor plans. another two weeks to get draft details. its now on the web and first ad went in the paper 2 weeks ago. nothing. they said have loads of viewers waiting! nothing. the man who…
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Enquiry to all you experts..
is it possible for someone to move into a council property, and rent out their old home? The reason I ask is that a friends parents need to move to a single floor property, however, being the age they are and the property market as it is at the moment, there is no way they'd be able to afford to buy anywhere else even…
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Renting - Dead money ?
Seems its not always !! And maybe not now in some areas of the country, bearing in mind how many people have massive I.O. mortgages, with all of the disadvantages of buying and non of the advantages of renting. Here's something to think about.…
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Fire Doors in Rented Flat
I've just bought a new place (BTL). It comes with big ugly brown internal fire doors which have had their springy bits removed. They really are ugly and semi industrial. How could I find out if I have to keep them in place or whether this is something that was required at the time of building (1981) and maybe not required…
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married quaters in the navy
my husband has just signed up to the navy and sooner or later i will have to move into married quaters does anyone know anything about it all rent? size? etc thanks diane xxxxxx:confused:
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Blooming Hell. If it's not one thing.......
We're due to exchange any day now (or so I thought)! Now my buyer's solicitor wants to see paperwork for the extension on our house (this was done by the previous owners and about 11 years old). All I have on file is a copy of the proposed work and a completion certificate - both issued by our local council. My solicitor…
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Overseas property or UK buy to let ?
Hi folks, My wife and I are thinking of buying an additional property, the main reason is to build some equity that can assist in our retirement and help our kids to get on the property ladder in the future. We have looked at local flats that would fit the bill, but have started to consider whether we should look at…
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Are EAs obliged to forward an offer?
even if the property is already under offer. I'm going to put in an offer on a property that I saw at the weekend. It's probably already had offers although I don't know if any have been accepted. I thought I heard somewhere that EAs are legally obliged to forward any offer made on a property. Is this true?
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Found a dream Flat, but lease putting me off, please help
Hi Everyone, As a FTB, I have found a dream flat (2 bedroom) which is on market for £115K. It has been recently refurbished and to be honest it has been very well maintained. I just loved the flat in the first viewing itself and i still want to buy this flat. But the lease on the flat has only 69 years left on it. This is…
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Buyer pressure
I am selling to a blt investor and buying from another btl investor. Short chain but I cannot complete earlier than 24 July as this is when tenants of the property I am buying are due to leave. My buyer keeps saying he wants to exchange asap which is fine, but now my EA says the reason is that lettings is easier end July…
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advice about buying land for poultry
Can Anyone Give My Son Some Advice He Is Thinking Of Buying Some Land Near Were He Lives And Like To Keep Poultry On The Land Is It Possible That He Can Do This Be Greatful Fo Anyones Advice
