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Cheap Propertys!
What is the best way to get cheap properties that can be devolped over time, and when i say cheap i mean under £20,000
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Hips
We put an offer in on a house and am currently sorting out a solicitor etc. It occured to me though, when would I see the HIP as I don't think I've seen one yet? I'm not even sure what it is to tell the truth, just know it was something that was coming in. House has been on the market over 200 days. Cheers, Cellardoor
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Joint agency - two different stories... advice please!
Hi all BF and I are looking for a house in SW London where nothing is cheap, so I'm sure some people will tell me I'm mad, but here goes. We're looking for a two/three-bed Victorian house and on Saturday had our first few viewings. We liked two of the houses, one more than the other - it's bigger and cheaper (£425k). The…
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anyone having trouble with part ex's on new builds????
Just curious to know if anyone is having trouble like we are - reserved a plot last july in part ex on my property at 150k. Agreed 225k on theirs and 150k on mine. Contracts took 5 months to issue which they didn't sign. Re-valued my property and now offering 140k and the same 225k on theirs (not open for re-negotiation).…
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Unrealistic sellers
Hi all, FTB here just negotiating my way into the property market (yes I must be mad I know but I've made my decision!) Anyway...just wondered if other people are experiencing unrealistic sellers? Just had an offer turned down - £135k for a property up at £145k, more than reasonable offer we thought! We're also waiting to…
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Rent a house out for 6 months
A friend of mine is going to be working abroad for 6 months and is wanting to rent his house out for the period of time that he is away. he is wanting to go down the route of letting it out, but doesn't really want to go through an agency as its such a short period and i have offered to help sort problems while he is away.…
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what are her rights? advice following relationship split - joint mortgage holders
My daughter has just split up from her boyfriend of 5 years. They have been living together for 3.5 - 4 years. They are both joint mortgage holders on their property which they bought 18 months ago. They put down a large deposit to purchase the property - he put down 70% of the deposit, she 30% . They have paid the…
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Over fussy letting agents!!
Moving into smaller rental property next week, all refs ect fine. Ive asked letting agency about painting daughters bedroom, they said I would have to bring a paint tester pot or 2 into them so they can ok it. Also ive got to ask for permission to put blinds up. I said surely as long as the house is as it was when i moved…
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new barratt home
In the process of buying a barratt home which the land is shared with persimmon. Barratt have only just build our place but everywhere is just a piece of land. What if persimmon pull out and dont finish building? we wont be able to sell the house there is nothing in contracts for that i think.
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Is It Possable to Buy a property for Under £10,000
Is it actully possable to buy a house or flat or any property for under £10,000. The cheaper the better. I am Looking for an investment for the (Very) long term future, so was looking in buying a very cheap property, slowly over time do it up and sell and become Rich :) (well make some money) Anyone know if it is possable,…
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Getting a mortgage with a default
Hi there, My partner and I are "graduate first time buyers" and we recently got declined for a mortgage from Nationwide, and at first we were baffled. Combined income of around £50k, credit scores of 930 and 831 respectively and we were only after a mortgage of just over £100k (with a 25% deposit). So, anyway, our mortgage…
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Extending our lease - evil council!
Dear All, Hoping someone can help :confused: . We own our 2-bed maisonette flat and are in the process of selling it. However, the remaining lease on the property is just under 60 years so as one of the conditions of sale, we have said that we'll extend it. As such, we contacted the leaseholders, namely our local council.…
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Got a predicament
Ok bit of a long story so if you can bear with me please. I basically need to move house and sell up. We have virtually no equity in the house (prob in neg equity with the current climate). My ds who is 4.5 is Autistic with dyspraxia and epilepsy and needs to go to a special school. I have found one in another area but in…
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Service Charge Deficit
Dear All, In late January I received a letter from our leasehold management company (Trinity Estates) containing the audited accounts for the year ending in July 2008. The accounts indicated an overspend of £6462.60 which when apportioned to each of the flats is £215.42. The flats themselves are only four years old and but…
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Questions to prospective tenants
Hi all, I just wondered those of you who rent properties out, if you do the viewing yourself do you have a personal vetting set of questions that you like to ask the prospective tenant? I know the EA carries out checks & things but do you ask questions as well? Has anyone who rents ever been asked a list of questions & how…
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"Standard" Wear and Tear Expectations?
Hi, I have been renting a flat for over 5 years now and I think that I'm likely to end the tenancy this year sometime. This, of course brings up the deposit concerns and I'm wondering if there are any standard guidelines for the lifespan of things like carpets and painted walls. I have no problem with getting the carpet…
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First time buyer help
I am seriously considering buying a home soon/later. I am currently renting. I am new to all this, have done bits and pieces of reading but still unsure about the whole process. So please, help me as much as possible. I currently work for myself, im a contractor (have my own LTD company) So, say if I like a property, how…
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Has anyone bought house privately to have HA moving in?
Tentatively asking this question! OH has been told by Contractor that they are offering a good deal on flats that he is building. There are 6 blocks with 6 flats in each block. Three are being sold offto HA for Shared Equity i.e 70% they pay for with the option purchase following 30% in a few years. He thinks we should may…
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reference from landlord for mychoice homebuy
I know a lot of people have tried to discourage people from using mychoice homebuy but we are looking to go ahead when funds are available.I just wondered if anybody knew about the need for or have needed a reference from their current landlord? I am just worried about this as have had a lot of problems with my landlord…
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does this annoy anyone?
Hardly anyone can get a mortgage at the minute (poppysarah's post got me thinking) If you do try and get one, the lenders will look at every detail in your credit history and any mistake you will most likely be turned away. However, as we have seen, the banks have made huge cockups with there finances and lost more money…
