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Offer accepted, seller wants to exchange within three weeks. Is this even possible?!
Hey all We've all but had an offer accepted on a house today (long story which I've gone into on another thread)! Sorted out the details this eve direct with vendor and are confirming the amount to the EA tomorrow morning by phone and e-mail :beer: The issue is this. The house has been on the market since last September,…
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Letting agent renewal fees-are they justifiable?
Hi I just liked to gauge an opinion out there. Basically I took a let only service out with a letting agent for which they charged 9% +vat. I had a 6 month AST, followed by a new one for a another one for 6 months- both only in my name. Anyway at the end of this we renewed for 12 months, however by this time my partner was…
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Time to get rid of HIP's?
:cool: Isn't it time this government abolished hips once and fore-all?
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Cannot afford the rent.
Hi all, im hoping that someone out there can give me advice... I am dyspraxic and find it difficult to keep on top of things without having them written down or recieving reminders to pay a bill which i do immediately. I have a landlord who gets his money from his rental agents who get their money of me, our landlord has…
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Leasehold - responsibility for windows?
I live in a ground floor flat with share of freehold. When I moved into the flat three years ago, the two flats above were owned by one resident, and we had a spoken agreement that we would share costs of repairs to the building, except for windows which would be repaired (and paid for) by the owners of the individual…
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Part Exchange - Deal or No deal
Any advice on the possible benefits of part exing our house in Northern Scotland to guarantee a hassle free move back to england? Lots of builders offer it and the idea looks attractive but what are the pitfalls?:confused:
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NEW HOUSE - FLOORING COSTS (CARPET v LAMINATE)
I am going to put a reservation fee down on Fri for a new house which is completed. There are 2 houses next to each other, exactly the same style (4 bedroomed detatched over 3 storeys). One is carpeted throughout, One has laminated floors everywhere (nice real wood laminate) apart from the bathroom, downstairs loo and…
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New build
Hi all, went to look round a new build at the weekend and have decided that routes definitely not for us. However, was looking at a 3-bed and they knocked £20k of the asking price straight away (was up at £169,950) and you could easily get more off. Just thought those of you interested in new builds might like to know. :p
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potential ftb- first ever viewings, how do i make sure i am doing right things?
hi all, i have been looking at houses and have decided there are 2 i want to go and look at, i'll give a quick run down 1. i have been told i will be accepted for a mortgage for the 80% ltv that i want (independent told me) 2. i have seen 2 places, close to where i used to work- and have worked out the repayments on each…
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End of month/end of year targets for EA
So, what's the deal with targets for EAs? Do they tend to have monthy targets, or quarterly, annual? When does their "year" end? Guess it could vary. My thought would be to casually/jokingly say something along the lines of "if you can persuade the vendor to accept my [low] offer that it'll be one in the bag for February!"…
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renting house to local council
hi guys, need some help. Planning to work abroad in the near future. I'm planning to rent out my house. what I'm hoping for- Ideally I would not have to deal with any service/tenancy problems as I would be out of the country for upto 3 years.I have heard of people renting/leasing it to the local council. As long as the…
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Want to move out of bed sit!
[EDIT] I like to ramble on about things, so if you want to skip the woffle just read the RED writing and questions that I need answering in GREEN Well, I'm 19 and have been in my new "home" for around 3/4 months now and am getting fed up with the place. Long story short I had to leave my mums house and get my own place…
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Buying Land From The Council
hope someone can help here im looking to buy some land from the council at the rear of my house at present the land is scrub land with overgrown bushes and trees. which then back onto a main road so there is no possibility of them ever building on the land. now i am looking to buy 10 feet by 32 feet or 15 feet by 32 feet i…
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Would this work?
If there was a website where cash buyers could state the amount they have (not giving out personal info but be able to correspond by email )and which areas/postcode they want + what they require in a property. Sellers could then access this site and see if there are any matches which would suit their circumstance if they…
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HELP! Can I sell my leasehold flat if the freeholder is in administration?
I own a leasehold flat. We are looking to sell, but have just found out that the freeholder has just been placed in administration. Does anyone know if this will have any implactions on the sale? Thanks,
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Vendor taking the mick?
Long story which I will keep as simple as I can. I put in an offer end of November on a terraced house which was accepted. Turned out the property was leasehold and there wasn't long left on the lease, in fact there werent enough years on it for anyone to get a mortgage on the property so the deal was the vendor bought the…
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Offer Rejected Today
A house that has been up for sale for a while for £100k was reduced to £90k two weeks ago. We have viewed and offered £85k - rejected today. We have upped the offer to £88k - can't offer any more as we only want a £60k mortgage - do not want to over extend ourselves! We are in a good position as have a 30% deposit, renting…
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Council inspecting Private lets?
Has anyone heard anything about private lets being inspected by the local authority?:confused: Someone that I know had said that they have had an inspector from the council come out and inspect the property to check electrics, for damp, boilers etc. I haven't received any notification and I do have a regular inspection…
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advice please - ending tenancy agreement early??
Hi all, i'd be grateful of some advice for my partner from the wise ones on this site. early this January, he began renting a 2 bed semi on a short term lease of 6 months. from the day he moved in, issues were raised that were not immediately evident at the viewing stage, and he's so unhappy with the house he's still not…
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Consent to let denied by RBS
Just wondered if anyone had an experience with RBS on obtaining a consent to let? Have been carrying an empty house now for 7 months as I have relocated overseas afetr being laid off, but do not want to sell. Finally have a tenant due to move in in 3 weeks and have been trying to obtain Consent to Let from RBS. After…
