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Legal docs - home ownership
Hi all. Does anyone know an approximate cost of what a solicitor would charge to change the names on the ownership documents of a home in dual ownership of two individuals so that the home is in the name of just the one person? There is no contest in ownership, all parties are happy with it, there is no mortgage left to…
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Can you do a keyword search on Rightmove
Unless I'm being really thick (and I wouldn't rule it out) I can't see anyway of doing a keyword search on Rightmove. We need a house with a bit of land and on Primelocation I can filter out houses by 'acre' or 'paddock', but Rightmove seem to have a bigger property base to choose from. Confirmation that I can't or a…
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Conveyancing - should I use internet based?
Hi, I am about to sell my property and want any opinions on wether or not I should use internet based conveyancing firms. The quotes on the internet are much cheaper than what the estate agents solicitors charge. Thanks.
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Selling house on large plot for redevelopment
Hi. Got a query re selling your house and land to developers. If anyone has any experience of this would be grateful for your help. We are very fortunate to have a bungalow on a large plot of land in the suburbs of large South Coast town. Next door neighbour has similar-sized plot. All others around us are much smaller. A…
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£ to $ for property purchase
What is the route to best exchange rate and fixed term deposit interest when moving money to USA? Insights from those who have done it would be helpful. Thanks.
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Help Section 21 notice and woes
Need some advice please, I have been renting a property on a 6 month contract with my partner and 2 year old son. I rented the property through an estate agent, they did their usual credit checks and my partners bankruptcy meant I had to pay the deposite and 6 months rent up front, I was told if I did this then I could…
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Exchange and Completion on the same day
Dear All, My buyers' buyer (Housing Association) has requested that the exchange and completion occur on the same day. I am the end of the chain - moved into partners home - so only the three parties. Are there any issues with doing these on the same day. My solicitor is on holiday until next week, but his assistant was…
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Shall I hold out 4 more?
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Property Auctions
Hi there, wondered peoples opinions about these as am thinking of attending one in Feb. What happens if you bid on property and win but need a mortgage? is that allowed? do you get to see the HIP beforehand/view the property if you want? I expect these are silly questions but i dont know the answers!!! also, are their any…
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letting agent recommendation wanted in London N22
Can anyone PM me with a recommendation of a good letting agent? I have a 4-bed property to let in N22.
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What is the normal repossession process
Hi, Been a long lime since I last posted. Well, I went BR sept 2006 and was discharged 6mths after. My reason for writing is that I am concerned as most people are coming off fixed rates how I will manage my increased mortgage payments. I am with Northern Rock fixed at 5.19% until 1st April 2008 whenI will then go onto…
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Council Property...
My OH lives with his dad, sister and nephew in a five bed house. His dad who is in his 80s has applied for a 1 bed flat. Will the rest of them able to apply for a 3 bed place or will the council split them?
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Help with build over agreement
planning to build over a 450mm surface water pipe running under a propose extension. can anyone help me with how to go about getting an agreement with thames water? they want 1300 quid to look at plans!!??? any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
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Buying an ex-local authority flat
Hello guys. I'm a first-time buyer, and I want to put an offer in on an ex-council flat (small block), but our brokers (Charcol) are asking us to confirm that the block is now at least 75% privately owned, otherwise there might be a problem getting a mortgage for this particular flat. We've just got a 5.4% deposit, which…
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What would a fair offer be???
Hi I'm a first-time buyer with no chains. I've recently viewed a house which at the minute looks like it's the one I'll most likely put an offer in for. ===A bit about the property It's a 2 bed semi around 15 years old and is on an estate with a few other similar houses for sale between 140K - 147k It's been on the market…
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Removing from the market
Hi Removed.....
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Any tips for me?
Our house has been for sale since the beginning of September last year. we have had quite a few viewings but still no offers. The price is comparable with those in the area, and in fact we are cheaper than 2 others in our street yet we have the benefit of a large garden and a conservatory and they don't. My thoughts are…
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Negotiate with persimmon???
Hi everyone, Hope someone can help, we are cash buyersand are hoping to buy a new persimmon home at 200k 5% deposit paid as standard to all buyers, how should i approach negotiations?? The salewoman is worst Iv seen shes ruthless. We know we definetly want new build but we like 2 houses each with 2 different developers…
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Our dream home...
We viewed a gorgeous ideal 3 bedroomed house a few weeks ago but found out it was over our budget and there were already 2 offers in, so didnt hold much hope. In the mean time viewed a grotty home (with the idea of doing it up) but they wouldnt accept under 100k and it needed at least 15k to do it up nice. So thought we'd…
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Mortgage offer withdrawn
My business partner is in the process of selling his home, He is the last person in a chain of 4 and this has been going a few months now whilst all the usual I's are dotted and T's crossed. All he was waiting for was the local searches on property one at the bottom of the chain to be completed. Number 1 buyer had the…
