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Moving House OH Been refused time off...!!
Hello - bit long sorry! We are moving house tomorrow (Friday). OH rang his work on Monday to let them know he would need Fri and Sat off. Bit short notice but we only had the date confirmed on Monday. He couldn't get through to his manager so he left a message with reception and stressed that he must get the message. We…
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On line removal cost calculator
Someone who I happened to talk with a few weeks back said they came across an online 'removal costs calculator'. Put in the distances, put in the type of house therefore guessiing the amount of contents, click for differing insurance options, packing options, etc. Anyone know of one as I have tried Googling but without…
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Tax advice on rentals
A relative of mine and his partner own outright as joint tenants the property in which they presently live. One partner is a higher rate taxpayer, the other is a basic rate taxpayer. Both are members of (employers') pension schemes. They are in the process of purchasing, with a mortgage, a somewhat more conveniently…
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Landlord hasn't returned full deposit
I'm looking for a bit of advice on what to do now... I moved into a privately rented furnished property, through a letting agency, in December 2005 and paid a £700 deposit. The tenancy was never renewed, but we continued to live there until April this year. We moved out because the landlord decided to sell the house and…
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Thinking of renting my house what do i need to know???
I've had my house on the market since febuary and only 2 viewers. However i have just found out i'm pregnant so the need to move down with my boyf has become more urgent. It doesn't look like i'm going to sell anytime soon. So i was thinking of taking it off the market, renting for a while and put back on market when it…
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Renting - how to get out unscathed?
Really old thread. Goodbye.
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Poll Tax - am I in the clear ?
Hi does anyone know if people can still be liable for old Poll Tax debts?
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Help!! is this LA contract dodgy?
I am a newbie landlord, not at all happy with my LA. I PAY 10% mgment fees per month and everytime they have sent someone to fix a problem at the house, I have been quoted way over the odds. This last time I got another quote £300 lower than theirs. Unbelievable!!. I have now decided to part ways with them and was told…
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where do i find a shipping container house
i have seen these on various shows and articles in magazines and what not, but when i do searches for them online i am stumped! i live in london and am keen to investigate the possibilities of either buying a ready-made container house, or if i should buy some land then 'build' my own. does anyone have any knowledge of any…
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should my deposit be portected under tds??
Hi I signed my tenancy agreement on 14th March 2007 and paid £500 towards my deposit. My tenancy commenced on 22nd April 2007 which was the day I moved into the property at this time I paid a further £525 as my remainder deposit. I thought my deposit should be protected as it was taken after 6th April 07. However my…
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How long to get valuer out and get offer
The times seem to vary enormously but I wonder what others have found to be - firstly the time it takes for the valuer to go after the letters/memo of sale have been issued for the sale agreed. Secondly how much longer for the mortgage offer to be in your nad/or your solcitors hands?
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1at Buy to let...
I hope that somebody may be able to give me some advice. I am looking at purchasing a propery in the north east at around the 80k mark, value above 90k and through structured financing, will only need to put around 3k towards the deposit. I have heard that on a B2L it isn't so important on income multiples etc, but for the…
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Shared Ownership - should I buy more shares?
My 2 year fixed rate is due to run out in June and I need to re-mortgage. I had planned to buy my final 20% share of my property at the same time. This would mean adding 70 grand to my existing 160 grand mortgage with a property value of 335 grand. Would I be a fool to do this at this time? At present there is 100 grand…
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Anyone recommend Move and Save?
Hi all I'm thinking of selling my house. Had the traditional estate agents around but the commision is wincingly expensive and I'm not in a mega rush to move. Have seen a few local properties up with "Move and Save" (http://www.moveandsave.co.uk) who charge a fixed rate yet still advertise in the main sites like Rightmove…
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Where do I stand?
I currently live in a 2bedroom flat and have a 12 month contract which ends on 6th January 2009. What I would like to know is I have to give my landlord 2 months notice that I will not be signing a new contract so do I have to leave in January or can I leave beforehand? Reason I ask is that I don't particularly wish to…
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Have we been conned?
we hav recently bought a new home, and today it came to our attention that there are plans in place (although not yet approved) to build a major link road not 20ft from our front door, now looking into it this propasal was first put forward in 2003, but we were never told of this, is it too late, what can i do? do i have…
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Something to cheer the renters up
We have a buy to let, it has been a nightmare from start to finish, bought the house, had rent guarantee, agents got scum in who trashed the place and did a bunk in three months. Agent went back on rent guarantee, we had to completely redecorate, re carpet and de flea what was once a gorgeous house. Took agent to small…
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Private Rent Offer- Advice
Hi, A friend of mine has an empty new flat which he bought for an investment ( no idea if its buy to let ) - He has offered me the chance to live there and of course pay rent. AS he is not a letting agent, I would of course wish to have agreements in writing. What should I be requesting? We have agreed the rent price but…
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Buying a static caravan help
Please can anyone advice on what to look out for when buying a second hand static caravan. whe have found the park where the van is sited, got the site fees/gas/elc/insurance/ all sorted. Is there a log book for the static van once bought also is there a check to make sure there is no holding (outstanding credit owed) on…
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Right to manage/buy freehold if building >25% commercial?
Hi We've found ourselves in the position of having a crap management company that won't do anything. But our buiding is more than 25% commercial - more like 35% or 40%. There are lots of repairs that need doing but don't think they will unless we can oust the management company. Do we have any power to do this?
