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Question on insurance when renting.
My friend rents a flat and his bath has split. He didn't break it it's just down to old age. He spoke to his letting agent who got in touch with landlord who has said they aren't going to repair the bath as he broke it. They haven't even seen the split. Anyway he has now taped the split its about an inch and a half above…
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Cutting Tenancy Short
I have been living in a rented house for 18 months so far. I originally signed a 12 month contract, when that expired I was sent another letter asking if I wanted to continue living in the property for a further 12 months with a 6 month break clause. There was also a rent increase involved. I signed the piece of paper and…
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Loft Conversion
Hi - not sure if this is the right place to post but looking for some advice about getting my loft converted. We have a large 4 bed detached (1750 square feet) and are thinking about getting the loft converted as we have child number 4 on the way, and would like a little extra room. Dont want to move house as we like it…
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Getting twitchy - anyone got a crystal ball to hand?!?!
We have sold our flat and completed today - hurrah! We are moving into a reented flat as the property we are buying hasn't completed: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails-14123266.rsp?pa_n=6&tr_t=buy However, I'm getting increasingly twitchy about the market...... The woman we are buying from has no-where to go now as…
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interest rates down more???
hi. i just saw this article today regarding interest rates. http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/money/property_and_mortgages/article3013685.ece the article says the rate will go down to 4% by 2009. is that correct? is it wise to get out a variable rate mortgage now as i am due to change mortgages now?
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Advice re House-Share Agreement Please
My daughter is about to enter into a tenancy agreement (assured shorthold) with 3 friends for accommodation for her second year of university. We have had the agreement checked and it seems fine, the jointly and severally liable bit is a concern, but it is unavoidable if they are going to get somewhere decent. My daughter…
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Should i try to sell now or in spring- please help!!
Hi, this is my first post so please be gentle. I need some serious advice as i'm getting mixed messages from our local estate agents. We currently own a two bed house in Sheffield. Our third child is due in June so we have to move relatively soon to fit us all in. I had our house valued 18months ago and all agents agreed…
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Property !!!!!!
Is that really Ricky from Eastenders and Melinda Messenger on telly trying to sell houses? Are BBC1 really devoting 2 hours of daytime telly to property? Haven't they heard the market is slowing? These people who ask celebs to find them a house; haven't they heard of Rightmove (lets guess the price, duh)? Time to use the…
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Looking for gas maintenance cover
Some of my properties are covered with British Gas cover. This includes boiler and gas maintenance and a gas safety certificate. They are getting a bit pricey now and am looking at other options Who else provides a service like this for a fixed montly fee?
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Secret Agent
Good morning: Have just managed to catch up with my papers....read the following in Wednesday's Independent property section... http://money.independent.co.uk/property/homes/article3221422.ece Anyone had a similar experience? Canucklehead
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Joint AST, are there any rights to block visitors?
Any advice from experienced LLs would be appreciated!! My partner and I are splitting up. We are halfway through a 6-month joint AST and she has forced me to leave. I've been paying all the rent and paid the deposit at the start. My question is: can I stop other adults coming to stay in the house that I'm paying for for…
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Landlords Maintenance Insurance
Does any one know the best companies that offer insurance on maintenance for landlords? ie Insurance that will cover burst pipes, boiler breakdown etc - not buildings or contents. I came accross a good one several months ago which had a number for the tenants to call in case of problems, but typically I can't find it
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repaying a grant?
I am the executor for an elderly friend who has recently died. He had bought his council flat and had obtained a grant for some improvements to it a year or so ago. From what I understand the total cost of the grant must be repaid if the property is sold within 5 years. Can anyone please tell me if that is still the case…
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Housing Association Landlord
Hi I live in a housing association house I pay £70 a week for a 2 bedroomed semi detached house what are my right's for repair's...I reported my back door as it leaked and we got flooded this summer because of this result 1 ruined floor...they wouldn't fix the floor so I went to B & Q and got some cheap floor tile's...£60…
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quick question!
hi there... just a quick question if anyone would be so kind to advise... I live in a rented house.. my tenancy is up at end of feb -had a call today from estate agent saying that landlord has instructed them to sell the house and they want to come and take photos outside and inside the house... i am not at all sure…
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I need help.What are my options?
Sorry I am not sure if this is in the right place I am new to all this but here is my situation This summer I went to Uni and took accomodation with a local agent who worked with the uni however due to personal problems I left.Last Friday I received a call to say I had to pay for the full year(4000) because nobody had and…
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House price reduction website anyone!
A while ago I remember using a website that showed how the prices were dropping on houses for sale, it showed the sold for prices, what they were originally up for, and the percentage they had dropped. It also showed houses still up for sale and showed how they were dropping etc. I think it was a national site, and you…
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What percentage of the asking price did you pay/acheive?
i wonder if people who are selling would like to comment on what price they are acheiving compared to their asking price around the country at the moment. where i am in east mids its seems to be about 5% below asking at the moment. could you put where you are as well please.(which town/city and area of the town) to give a…
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Can we claim interest?
Hi, Hope you can help... We sold our property 13th July 2007. Received letter from Solicitor advising Balance Due to Client on Completion £84.532.82 & that balance would be retained (at our request) to be put towards purchase property. Due to delays, purchase completed 10th August 2007 (28 days). Firstly, are we entitled…
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Tenancy ending - what are our options?
Hello Our 12mth tenancy agreement will come to an end on 18 Feb 08. I've just received a letter from the LA advising us to either sign another 12mth contract or vacate the property on the above date. Our family situation has recently changed and we have been looking for other rentals. I have replied to the LA informing…
