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Wow, it really is a buyer's market...
As you may know, yesterday, I put a reservation in for an off plan, new build due to be finished in October. Many of you were horrified at the idea due to the security of such an investment. I had misgivings but found out about buildmark cover and so on, and was quite happy to wait for it to be built. However, over the…
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Where to live when you have a CCJ??
Hi all, OH and i have been saving for a house deposit and currently have £12,500 saved up. We were planning on saving as hard as possible to hopefully buy this year while prices are going down but.... We both did a free trial credit check on ourselves. We knew OH didnt have a good credit history as he was very stupid with…
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Purchasing a bungalow in sheltered housing for my parents
Hi, I am looking at purchasing a bungalow for my parents within a sheltered housing complex. The actual property has a minimum age of 55 restriction which is fine because my parents are both in their 70s, but I was wondering, I would be financing this - would my name be allowed on the deeds?
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How to find house price info in N Ireland?
I know there are a lot of websites around that let you look up what a property sold for in the last few years but so far I have not found any that cover Northern Ireland. This might be because of different freedom of information act laws here.... If anyone knows of any way to find out how much houses in a particular…
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Is This A Good Deal ?
Hi All, Ok i'm very new to this, posted a similar sort of thread on the Mortgages board but didn't generate much interest. Myself and girlfriend are currently scouring the market looking for our ideal (or near enough house), as we're both ready to take the plunge and get on the ladder! The house i'm looking at is…
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Inspection help
The landlady and her son are coming over to do an inspection tonight. What kind of thing is she/isn't she allowed to do? What will she be looking for? What's the best way to deal with her? The flat is spotless, we haven't broken or damaged anything, and yes we have stuff in stack-a-boxes, but that's because there isn't…
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residential conveyancing solicitor recommendation in Greenwich?
I'm planning on buying a flat sometime this year. I am repeatedly being told to get a good solicitor to do the conveyancing and that the only way to go is to get a recommendation for a company and person dealt with but I don't know anyone who has bought in London! Anyone got any recommednations for me? I live in Greenwich…
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Viewing a house without permission...
Hi, Looking for some help... My partner & I are moving abroad soon & decided to give our notice in on our rented house now before we forget to do it in the madness we're about to encounter! We gave 7 weeks notice but are only obliged to give 1 month. We asked that under no circumstances are the agents to allow viewings…
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Viewing a house without permission..
Hi, Looking for some help... My partner & I are moving abroad soon & decided to give our notice in on our rented house now before we forget to do it in the madness we're about to encounter! We gave 7 weeks notice but are only obliged to give 1 month. We asked that under no circumstances are the agents to allow viewings…
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Repo - problems with extension
We're in the process of trying to buy a repossession. All has been going well until today when our solicitor got in touch with the information that there was no planning permission granted for an extension at the back. It's an old house (Victorian mid-terrace) so the extension sits where the coalhouse and outside privy…
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private v council renting
hi i have lived in my present two bed property for two years i also have a disabled daughter [severe learning difficultes ].i rent from a vicar through a letting agency , the bungalow is in a very good area i have been told by my landlord that has no plans to sell for at least ten years .so this morning i was very shocked…
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1st time renter. confused pleased help
My partner and i are looking to getting our 1st flat together. having never rented a flat before in the UK I was wondering what sort of cost we are to incur apart from rent so far i have: gas electricity council tax tv license phone/internet how much would these be on average monthly for a small flat (south yorkshire area)…
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Difficult property to sell
I have been watching these boards for some time, and greatly value the information I have gleaned. However, I would really appreciate any input that you kind people could give on my predicament. I need to sell our house and move, reasons giving to Estate Agents/buyers - my dear heart drives an hour each way to work. We…
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Afforable House
Hi all I'm hoping to get peoples opinion on this, I've seen an apartment here http://www.georgewimpey.co.uk/newhomes/Manchester/RegencyCourt/ for around 30% of the full price its £74,695 where the full price would be £112,995 This is part of an affordable housing scheme, where its the case you get it 30% cheaper than the…
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Tenancy renewal fees rip-off
Morning all! My partner and I rent a flat in London. We've been there since July 05. No issues, we're good tenants, pay rent on time, repair stuff when it breaks, keep it clean, etc. We started off with a fixed term assure shorthold tenancy agreement, which expired in Jan 06. I received a letter this morning from the agent…
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Repossessions
Hi, How do you know if the house you are looking at/interested in is a repo?
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Estate agents not trying.
I telephoned four estate agents near me (Penwortham, Preston) and informed them I was a cash buyer looking for a good deal on a detached house. This was about three weeks ago and I have heard nothing from any of them. I thought they were meant to be struggling.
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Claiming Rent Back? Student Accommodation?
Hi guys, We are having numerous problems with the student accommodation we've been given. Although everyone in the block is suffering, no one has suffered more than my friend upstairs, so I shall focus on her case. Within a week of moving in, bedbugs were found in her room. She was moved for 5 days. At the end of November,…
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Advice re half sold development
Hi there Newbie here and i'm not sure if i've posted in the right place but here goes. Sorry if I am on the wrong forum.
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Advice Please help getting my dad a flat
Hi My pal asked me to post this on her behalf Her problem is she has her dad staying with her he is on jobseekers allowance, has his name on the council list for a flat but he hasnt told them he is sleeping on her couch ive tried to help as much as i can and will give a smuch details as i can if you need to know anything…
