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What can she do???
My girlfriend currently has a 2 bed flat. She has had her best friend and kid living with her in the second room while her brother was working away. however her brother is due to return at the start of October and her mate and the kid need to move out. However my girlfriend is really worried as she is yet to tell her…
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How much to offer?
Hi, I would like some help please. I know the general advice here is to offer 5 to 10 % below the asking price but does this still apply to where the price is offers in excess of xxx? We've seen a house we like and would like to put an offer in but its priced as offers over $159,995. We don't think it is worth this as it…
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mORTGAGE VALUATION
has been done on the house that I am selling, he liked the properpty but kept going on about how the roof needed work, I am aware of this! Is it likely that the property may be downvalued because of this. Roof is not leaking or anything and could be fine for a number of years, but from the way he was talking.............…
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How long after signing of contract?
Our contracts are finally due to be signed on wednesday so i am wondering how much longer until the house is completed do you think? What else is involved? How long does th emoney usually take to come through? Thanks. Carrie.
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how does a peppercorn rent work
Im looking to buy a property, the property consists of 2 lockup shops which bring in an annual rent, above the shops is a self contained flat that is let at a peppercorn rent, i would be grateful if someone could tell me what does this mean?
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Landlord wants to show around new tenants.
Afternoon all, I just phoned my landlord to check they had recieved my written notice to leave, I had previously phoned to tell them but for my own piece of mind put it in writing aswell. They said yes we have, they then said oh, we will be bringing someone around to view the house on saturday. I asked what time as I would…
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How to find no sale/no fee solicitors
Hello all, what's the best way to find one of these, hopefully looking for one in the Berkshire area. Are they worth it, and I presume it costs you a bit more as your effectively insuring against repeat charges? Thanks Dan
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Should I be checking up on buyer's progress?
Hi- I accepted an offer on my apartment last week. On Friday, the estate agent told me that the buyer is having a meeting with a mortgage advisor today (she already had an agreement in principle). The estate agent also told me that the buyer is in the process of finding a conveyancer. Should I be checking up on how the…
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Saga continues - part 2
I posted last week about my sister putting an offer in on a house, well the seller is now considering my sister's offer and another couple. The seller knows my sister can't see a mortgage advice until tomorrow although she has approval in principal. Anyway, the EA has called today and said the seller really likes both…
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House
Is it possible to find out who lives somewhere if you have The Address and or Postcode? sorry if im being thick, just cant think of the way 2do it lol
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Landlord is selling up
We recently handed in our notice on our rented house and the landlord has decided to sell. We have two young kids and don't want loads of buyers traipsing in and out of our home until we leave in 7 weeks time and our contract says that we only have to let people in to check on the condition of the property. Does that mean…
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To rent or not to rent ....
Hi all, My partner and I have a three bed detached house in a reasonably sought after area in Reading which has been valued at £280k, the mortgage we have is £159k. I've been on the same mortgage deal with my lender (Alliance and Leicester) for 6 years, currently paying 6.840%. We have no kids, which isn't likely to…
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What would you do house move
My ongoing saga some of you will know. We are still waiting for our vendor to find a place he likes.He has backed out of the last 2. He is a well educated man of about 60 and they are downsizing,so I don't think he is messing us about on purpose. I think they are having difficulty in finding something that is still big…
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Legal Advice...conveyancing
Morning all! I would appreciate some legal advice from those of you who may be 'in the know' or able to point me in the right direction! I sold my property and bought a new property over a months ago (Scottish sale and purchase). My solicitor who carried out the legal bits of the sale and purchase sent me a letter…
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house buying strategy
Hi, I'm a bit sketchy on all the procedures and still have some reading to do but I want to see if anyone can spot any problems with what I want to do. I'd like to buy a new-build on an interest only mortgage as an investment then sell after 3/4/5 years and repeat to gradually move up the property ladder. At the moment I'm…
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Cornwall
Hi all, I;m after advice from anyone living in Cornwall/Devon. Next year I plan to relocate with a small family to Cornwall or Devon. We love holidaying there its a beautiful place. But what I'd really like to know are the best areas to live. I know it will depend on the job situation but my guess is it will be one of the…
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first things to do when moving in
First I would like to thanks the all moneysaving forum for their help and good advices, after 4 months we are moving in our flat on friday:j I would like to know what are the first things to do when moving in? -I am thinking of changing the door lock but don't know if I should buy one (if so where?) or contact someone who…
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Buying home from a company
I wonder if anyone reading this has any experience of buying a house from a company that has bought the house from the previous owner for cash with a view of making a profit? I am thinking of making an offer and am really wondering whether these companies have hard and fast rules for what they accept, or whether it's just…
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Garage Converstion
Hi, could somebody tell me whether converting your garage into a reception room would add value to your house? Also, has anyone any experience of the processes/costs that go into converting a garage.
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Repossession properties........Where?
I have a heard a few people of late talking about buying repossession properties but how do you find out which financial institutions have them for sale?:confused:
