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Roads & Parks Questions
Evening All, First of all let me say that after being a long time lurker on these forums and an avide money saver this is my first post on the site - so a big hello to all:wink: Last year (September) myself anf my wife moved into a new Barratt home on a new development (shared with other homebuilders) in Bridgwater,…
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house completion / overdue costs
Does anyone know can you claim back costs you have incurred as a result of a house not completing on the agreed date.
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Online / Cheap Conveyancing
Hi. I was wondering if you fellow money savers can offer any advice on cheap / online conveyancing as I've just been quoted £1600 + VAT by a solicitor and I'm sure I can do a whole lot better! Does anyone have recent experience of various companies such as http://www.convey365.co.uk/ ? I've searched and read some other…
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just a quick question on cctv cameras
just a quickie hope someone can help me please i have a neighbour that has i cctv camera on the front of his property which is angled and my property across the street from him it is actually pointing directly on my front door i have contacted the police for advice to which i was told... that because it is above his…
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Don't Laugh Tarot Reading To Predict House Move.
Don't laugh but a firend of mine does tarot readings and she did me 6 this afternoon with me asking the questions about moving house and to which one. I understand a bit about the cards as i have my own set but don't really know how to read into them. All 6 of her readings came up with conflict and delays and more delays…
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Should I believe the Estate Agent?
My Mum passed away recently and together with my Brother and Sister, we need to decide what to do with Mum's house. It is a 3 bed detached with integral garage and is very tired. Structually it's fine but it really needs a new kitchen & bathroom, ceilings repaired etc. 2 agents have come round so far and recommend…
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Renting house and disappearing
Hi I'm quitting work to do some travelling and am renting my house out. I'm doing this privately to a friend and have not told the Inland Revenue - I really need the rental income, so can't afford to lose 22% in tax - I'm only getting £400/month in rent. My question is, will the IR get wind that I've upped sticks and left…
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Renting to family - Any Issues??
My brother & his family need to rent my flat for a couple of months, while his house is being renovated. Can anyone advise of any issues involved with this with regards to accounts, revenue etc.
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HELP -two houses!!
I am in the process of buying a house for £174,000 - mortgage of £1300 -(£158,000) Meanwhile trying to sell my flat £165,000 - £138,000 outstanding(£1200per month). On sale for two weeks now - no takers! WHAT IF: I don't sell my flat - (In Scotland -just about to sign and exchange missives for house) or I am needlessy…
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Advice for a newbie!!!
I am a graduate ant want to start looking in to buying a house in a year or so. I am trying to sort out my credit file at the moment to get it into a good condition when I am ready to buy. Does anyone have any advice, tips hints into how this whole process begins as I don’t have a clue where to start looking and…
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HELP Loft conversion doens't have planning permission now what...
As above really. Just called the planning office to see whether the property we're puchasing has planning permission and they say it doesn't. But on our searches it says planning permission was applied for when I questioned this they said our searches were incorrect!!!! How can this be!!! Our Vendor didn't do the…
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Renting: finding the best value area?
How do I find the best value place to live? Work could be moving to Exeter but I have the option of staying anywhere within commuting distance I know of http://www.upmystreet.com/ and http://uk.easyroommate.com/ but these don't have maps of rent prices as far as I can see. Perhaps rent prices are linked enough to house…
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Need a bigger house!
Is anyone able to give me some advice on the best way of going about buying a larger house bearing in mind the following points: My husband and I would like to get somewhere with an outbuilding that we could use for our 3-year-old business (we're currently working in the converted garage of our existing end-of-terrace), in…
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Ground Rent - what does it cover?
Hoping for some clarification on ground rent and the costs we should be paying. First a bit of background, my girlfriend owns her own flat (leasehold), when the flat was bought there was a delay as her solicitor insisited the lease be changed as there was nothing to stop the ground rent being put up to any figure the owner…
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Advice over valuations, eas etc
Some of you may remember that im gearing up to sell with House Network. Ive paid them 199+vat for them to come over & do the photos on tuesday. However, Ive taken advice from on here and booked 3 local EAs to come over & do valuations. Now I like to think of myself as fairly property savvy ;) but the 2 valuations that Ive…
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Extension drawings
Hi guys I dunno if this is the best sub board to post this but I'm sure someone will tell me. I have started the process of adding an extension to my house and drawings were prepared by an architect for me. They were submitted to the Council and, fortunately, approved. I've not been very pleased with the architect's work…
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Legal issue when selling - beware!
I'm selling a house. It has a conservatory, built before I bought the house. It is approx. 6sqm, it didn't need planning permission because it was too small. My buyer's solicitor wants me to pay for indemnity insurance so that if the conservatory falls down in the future, the surveyor/solicitor will be covered if the new…
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URGENT - exchange today, need help!!
We are exchanging contracts today and completing tomorrow. No chain, just us and them. Sellers had previously agreed £750 price reduction after survey. Today they say they are not giving this reduction anymore and want the full price. What shall we do????
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sell then rent
Hi next year I will be 60 would like to sell home then rent as I will not have a pension as such husband will still work he is 58 but would like to enjoy a easy life where would be the best place for pro and con of renting and a good f/advisor the house is all we have not worth a great deal we will have to use the proceeds…
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what do i need to look out for when using a removal company?
Will be moving hopefully within the next 2 months, what should i look out for when using a removal company?
