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Is there going to be a scramble for properties????
I never thought of this before and it might be posted somewhere else, all the savers have got rubbish deals, houses are falling in price and first time buyers have mostly stopped buying and people are waiting for the bottom of the market. Now savers are getting a bad deal with interest rates, and it is supposed to be 7…
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Another deposit question
Hi A general question on the returning of deposits. When a tenant moves out and the invantory is done and percentage costs are to be deducted from the deposit towards things like proffesional cleaning etc and a few other things like the odd paint repair. Do these jobs have to be completed and recipts proven for the work…
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Are the shared ownership schemes a good idea?
We have seen a lovely new 4 bedroomed house which we can actually afford as it is one of those that a housing association is offering where you share the ownership. It will be cheaper to buy this, and pay mortgage and rent, than just pay rent for a similar sized house. However, I am aware that prices could fall and we…
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New Build Townhouses
We are first time buyers keen on new build Townhouses because of the general layout over 3 floors and the extra space you often get to a 2 storey. Anyone any advise on if this is a good move, one we are interested in is in a development of 8, all unique and of a very high quality, and in a good location not too far from a…
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Moving into new house...
Hi, Apologies if this is posted on the wrong board.. I need some input as we are moving into our new house, and just trying to plan and make a list of all the things to do. Does anyone have a handy list of places where we will need to change our address (in case i forget something important!) Also, how do I change my…
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Buying flat - Fairview, help needed
Dear All, We are thinking of buying a flat from Fairview development in their 75-25 scheme and the asking price from the builder is 180k.It is a 750 sqft flat and we are wondering how good is this scheme and whether it is really good to buy in this scheme now or continue renting?? Our current rent is 700£ and the rent of…
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Nightmare!
Hi there Been on here a few weeks ago as our tenants of six months were aksing for 'goodwill'payment for inconvenience suffered as result of a few things going wrong with the house. (all of which were not that major but none the less dealt with in a very timey fashion and regardless of cost) We decided to try to come to an…
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House buying for family
Hello! My OH is currently looking for a 3-bed house to buy-to-let. The main purpose is to rent the home to his elderly father together with his 2 elder sisters. The eldest sister acts as carer for her father and disabled younger sister, and this will provide a much better home for them than they currently have, and move…
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Renting my first flat! Advise Please!
I am considering renting a nice little flat which I went to view last week. Everthing was fine apart from 3 small things...... 1 - The carpets are all cream which is fine, but the living room one is in a right state, i mean it was COVERED in stains! 2 - The bathroom has carpet too and where the shower has dripped the…
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Confusing times! Deposit not protected and about to end tenancy
Hello all, long time lurker, first time caller. I'm in an absolute twist and thought that amongst the fine brains that populate the MSE forums I might find some sage advice. To cut a very long story short(ish), I am currently renting a property on a periodic tenancy. The letting agent that I signed the initial AST with…
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Renting our House Short Term
Hello there, any advice would be gratefully received as I am going out of my mind. Remortgage our house in September of last year after failing to sell the property, so until house prices recover (like most people we are stuck with a rather large mortgage). Remortgaged at 95% so very little equity (if any) in the property.…
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renting from a builder (via an agent)
Hi, we have found a nice house to rent (we are really desperate to move) from a builder. They had 4 left in the street to sell and couldn't get any acceptable offers (the agent said) so are letting them out. The agent seems ok and the house has carpets and white goods, it's a great location, all in all seems good for us. I…
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urgent advice needed
Ok about to purchase (stc) a 19600s 3 bed house. Only thing is it has a back boiler behind a fireplace. I have never seen or used one before so really dont know much about them. I read conflicting stories on the net as to there saftey and efficiency. Do they heat water and radiators? Can and should i replace with a new…
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Query as first time renting
Hi there I am about to move into a rented property later this week. I am renting a room in a 4 bedroom house, the other 3 girls have been there since october and i am taking over another girls tenancy. They have a landlord, but the house is rented through a letting agency. I am paying a £400 deposit, and they have asked…
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Mortgage rejection
Good afternoon, My partner and i were given a mortgage promise from halifax 3 weeks ago, we have found the property we want its a new build, the company have ref us to a mortgage advisor who found us a deal though nationwide, so we said great he put in our details and we failed there search nothing has changed to our…
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Dilemma Sell now or wait
Hi I live opposite my new Partner. I am currently renting and have somewhere between 30-40k invested but cannot access this until the end of 2009. My Partner owns and has about 80k equity in his property now. We want to buy a house at the end of the year but to help save money is it best that I move in with him in his own…
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Sell property and rent back
Hi ya, Could anyone help me with any advise on this not too sure! I have contacted a company called A Quick Sale! They claim they can buy your property have no fees and you can rent the property back. Has anyone done this before! Have you heard of this company? All help welcome....:D :confused:
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I'm just so annoyed with the local Housing Association
:mad: I've been on the list for ages, we have a bidding system where I live. I've been bidding on stuff for ages, but I get nowhere. I look on the completed lists and people with less points than me are being offered the houses, when they say that those with qualifying bids with the highest points/longest on the list will…
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Landlord has put locks on property
Hi, I work at a "reputable" company that have had a bit of an embarassing situation. I went into work today morning and noticed that the Landlords have put locks onto the doors of the building - This has caused massive losses to the company...Possibly big fines ontop. There was a notice @ the door saying: "The Tenant's…
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Where to find private landlords and avoid agencies
Can anyone point me in the direction of where I will find private rental properties without looking through Rightmove or agenices, Ive only ever rented through this channels and I'm sick of agencies and would like to try a landlord direct. I'm looking in West/North Yorkshire
