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Management Company problems
Hi All, Hope someone can give me some advice about the Management Company who look after the development I have just bought a flat in and to whom I pay over £100 a month service charge. The problem is that when it rains rather hard I have been getting water coming into my flat from the above flat's balcony. I had to nag…
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Silly idea?
With all the scaremongering about house prices I'm wondering if this is a good move....... I've divorced in the past year, we sold our £200K house for asking price and paid off £150K mortgage plus some other debts, split the rest 50/50. New partner has house worth £200k, poss a little more, and a mortgage of £150K. Not…
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LA Scum
Maybe scum isn't strong enough... BBC News If anyone knows which Letting agent this is name & shame them.
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Banks find new ways to deter borrowers
http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/business/banks-use-man%11eating-tigers-to-deter-new-borrowers-20080328827/
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High Administration Fees?? Can you challenge it?
I was wondering if anyone could help please? My daughter is returning to university to share a 4bed house. I have found out that each tenant has to pay a £50 administration fee, which I have not had to pay before. Is this usually the case with student lets? I can't help but think that £200 is a bit expensive for one house!…
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What should i offer for the asking price of 235000
We are in the process of buying a house,Asking price is 235000 What should be our first offer to them The house is in hounslow council Has anyone else had experience in the last months or so of buying a houses and how much they can be lower down the price? Is it the right time to buy a house as i am not a good market…
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Should I Pay Full Rent?
Hi, I recently moved into a rental property. When I moved in I found that there was no gas card for the gas meter, so I had no hot water or heating, I rang the gas people who said they'd send a new card which I would receive within 5 days. As it was the middle of winter there was no way I could stay in the property. I left…
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Best websites to advertise property to rent?
Hi All I want to advertise a 3 bedroom house to let out. The property is in a fairly run down area, but is close to the station and about 3 miles from a university. Does anyone know off any "free" websites for me to advertise on? In the past I have succesfully used the local press, however I have missed the deadline to put…
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Dublin Housing
Earlier this week I was talking to an Irish mate of mine.It seems that propety in the Dublin area, that over recent years,has had unbelievable hpi is now not just slowing but sellers are having to reduce prices dramatically.He tells how some building sites are being closed down,property developers sitting on land with no…
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Should I move?
Hi all, I'm currently looking to move house but the continuing news about dropping prices is concerning me. I'm after peoples opinions on my situation to try and guide me as to what I should do. I currently own a house worth £130k-£135k with an outstanding mortgage of £88.5k. The house I am looking at is £186k but I…
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Buyer Incentive
Hi, Ive seen a house but the seller is offering a buyer incentive which means he is willing to pay £500 off the mortgage for the first 5 months! To me, does this mean that there is something wrong with the property? Or is he just trying to make a quick sale? Please help! :confused:
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New build offer and part exchanging?
Im selling my flat which has been valued at ~ £115k, and my gf is selling her mid link 2 bed house which is valued at roughly £125k. The plan is once they've sold to move into a new build 3 bed detached property on the same persimmon site my gf's property is located on. The ideal scenario would be for them both to sell, at…
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Renting - High Inventory fee!
Hello All, We have been asked for £175 for each adult before moving in. I know this covers credit check etc but £350 seems far too much! What is the average people have paid on here? I did ask the agent if he could ask the landlord a few questions but he said until the £350 is paid he cannot talk to the landlord, does this…
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Today's Daily Mail
More gloom from the Daily Mail................... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=547892&in_page_id=1770
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Property Deed In The Wrong Hands
hi, i have just found out today that my deed was sent to a property am renting out. although i had arranged for a redirection, this somehow managed to slip through and now it is in the hands of tenants who am also taking to court for non payment of rent. i just want to know what someone can be cappable of doing with a deed…
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Banks new policies concerning mortgages
It's a sign of the times.... http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/business/banks-use-man%11eating-tigers-to-deter-new-borrowers-20080328827/
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New Houses at bargain prices
We are in the process of trying to move house and have found a very nice new house we like. The advertised price is a good 20K more than we could afford really but the house builder in question has "suggested" a deal can be struck. Has anyone else had experience in the last month or so of buying new houses and how much…
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keep it on the market or take it off?
hi, I posted yesterday about the EA coming over to discuss the way forward. we talked about it last night and are really considering whether we want to try to move in this climate or not. we could stay where we are - want to move to have more living space and a 3rd room but we dont NEED it. and we would like to have…
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Second Viewing with Different EA
Hi. I wondered if anyone might be able to help on this one. We have decided to re-view a property which is now on with another (single) agent. As I have read stories of vendors having to pay two sets of fees etc, I am not quite sure what to do. I believe the first agents could have a clause to say they would be due a fee…
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is it right for the buyer to negotiate again
I have accepted the offer at 408K which is raised by the buyer. this price is much below the asking price. and is about 88% of it. The solicitors of both parties are found and EA has summited the sales agree memo. But one day this buyer instructed his solicitor to hold the precontract deposit and raised to reduce 3K more.…
