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Can the landlord do this??
Hi, i hope someone can help. We recently moved from rented accommodation as we have bought our first house. About a year ago, our washing machine leaked and we had to replace the kitchen floor, which we did and the landlord saw it and said he had no problems with the replacement. Two weeks ago w had the final inspection of…
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One big house or two smaller ones?
We are in a dilemma just now. My husband has taken a job near to where we live and I am really wanting to leave this house. We can't decide whether to sell up and get two separate places (smaller) or get another place that is larger. Or he and our son stay in the current house and raise money to get another place. Which is…
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House Surveys etc
My mom is buying a bungalow which we think is around 25ish years old. Kitchen and bathroom are not too good (bit dated etc) but rest of bungalow looks relatively OK. She wants a good survey which will include central heating system and electrics. What should we ask for? Not very good at this as have only bought a new house…
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Harassed by an Estate Agent!!! Want to complain!
Just wondered if anyone can tell me how to complain about an estate agent who we have not signed up with. Back in July following a call to his offices they pushed me into letting him come around to suggest what we should do prior to marketing the house and also give us a valuation - this was as normal free of charge.…
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Buy To Let Newbie Question
Hi all, I wondered if I could float this idea by the very intelligent people on this board, it may not be possible or a good idea but it's just something I have dreamed up and would like to venture into. So; - Currently I am a first time buyer 6 months in my first flat. - I've got another 18 months until I can change my…
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FTB question - property refurbishment
I am new to buying property, hence a silly question: How much would it cost approx to refurbish the house, in particular: New Bathroom New Kitchen New Boiler Wooden Floors Decoration Garden patio I have seen couple of similar size properties - one of them has all of the above (quality work too, luxury bathroom, etc),…
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New Development
I found the house which I really like and I am thinking about putting in the offer. However, nearby (approx twenty houses down the road) there are several houses which have 'Acquired for Development' sign. I asked EA about it and he told me that there is a plan to demolish those houses and build 46 flats there, but it…
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Solicitors mistake
Our house sale completed on Monday, we have sold the house and we have moved in to rented. The next day we travelled to the solicitors to pick up the cheque for the equity we had in the house. On opening the cheque to put in the bank, I had a heart stopping moment, as there was nearly £4000 less than I expected. I went…
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Home Buying Guide
This is a great home buying guide website, I have found it so usefull, hope it's of help to somebody else :) http://www.home.co.uk/guides/buying/toc.htm
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Solicitor charges......
Hi We are currently in the process of sorting out paperwork on a house we have offered on. The solicitor charges are £625 plus VAT, does this sound about right? We are renting, so there is no paperwork on a selling side just for buying the property. Thanks
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Advice please! Seller interested in buying my house
Hi, Please will someone give me some advice? I have seen a four bed semi-detached house I am interested in buying, and while talking to the vendor it came clear that we are selling the kind of house he is looking for (2 bed terraced) so has been to see it and is very interested. I am not yet registered at a estate agent…
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Land Charge Numbers and Court Reference Numbers
PLEASE HELP! I'm thinking of buying a derelict house and after a quick search on the Land Registry it turns out the owner has been declared bankcrupt. However, there are two things which puzzle me, mainly :- 1. Can I gain access to the local High Court records and find out why this guy got declared bankrupt? 2. How do I do…
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Wildly different valuations
We've had 2 EAs round today to give us a valuation on our house, and had two wildly different valuations! The first got us very excited by saying they'd put it on at £172,000, and the second then told us he'd put it on at £155,000 I had made the mistake over the phone of telling the second agent what we thought the house…
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FREE homecheck
Planning on moving home? this is great for checking for flooding, subsidence, pollution, landfill sites, schools, crime rates and planning information in your neighbourhood. http://www.homecheck.co.uk/hcf/Welcome.do P.S Not sure if this is the right place to post it, please move if neededThanks
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Miracles do happen!!!!!
Hi Just wanted to say that for a FTB that are house hunting, keep your head up because things will get better and I just want to tell everybody that I've had some fantastic news!!!!!!!!! After seeing literally hundreds of houses and having 3 fall through - 1 with structural problems, 1 gazumped and 1 gazumped when both of…
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Caravan/Static Park Home/Chalet??
I'm nearly 30 - stuck at home which is driving me MAD! Need to move out, but haven't been in a job long enough to get a mortgage and couldn't afford a house/flat with what I could borrow anyway. Has anyone bought/rented long term a static hom on a residential site? I've looked on the internet for local ones, but they're…
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How big is your Chain?
I am in a chain of 10 which seems quite big and is a slight concern to me. Do chains get much bigger than this?
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Buying at auction
Has anyone ever bought a property at an auction? Especially an "average FTB", rather than an investor with large amounts of cash? If someone has, how did you get the mortgage arranged in time after the purchase?
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House cost £170,000- still paying stamp duty?
I'm a first time buyer, purcasing a house in wales for £117,000. I've recieved a list of monies to be paid on completion. One item is 'Paid Stamp Duty on Purchase Deed £1,170.00' also 'Stamp Duty Land Tax £75.00' I thought no stamp duty was charged on properties below £125,000?! Can someone please explain what these…
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Hhsrs
I've noticed that there are a few threads on here relating to poor conditions in rented accommodation. I've mentioned once or twice that councils are now using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) to identify hazards and give them a "score". We can then take action based on the scores. Some of you may wish…
