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Nationwide - house prices down 1.8% in Feb
Double post, apologies. See below thread http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1517401
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My first repo?
Well me and my fiance (finacee??) are about to embark on what could be a very short foray into the world of repos. I stumbled on a remarkably good value house last weekend, being offered at well below market price with no onward chain. A call to the EA on Monday confirmed this. The house is generally ok, needs a lick of…
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Estate agents-renting and loads of other questions
Currently looking to rent our house out whilst buying another for our GROWING family:D to live in, have found a house we like and in an area that we know that would suit us. First question is do estate agents have to report all offers to the vendor as this one is saying it's not worth it as it will be rejected? The house…
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Cornish unit
Am in process of buying cu house which was rebuilt in 80s to remove defective concrete so should be mortgageable. Waiting for valuation survey which will let me know one way or the other. Feeling a bit anxious I might be making a mistake. It is a great sized 3 bed house with huge garden and garage- all the space we dreamed…
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Safest way to pay house deposit
Hi, Shortly going to be paying my solicitor a deposit for my first home purchase. I know there are a variety of mechanisms for doing this eg Cheque, Bankers Draft or BACS, Chaps, Swift transfer. What is the safest way to do this? Im aware some of these incur charges (eg CHAPS) but which method is the most secure? E.g. can…
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To sell or not?
Bit of a long story so bear with me please... I sold my flat in 2006 and bought a house with a friend to do up and sell on. It needed a lot of work and we became attached to the house whilst living here an decided to stay. To cut a long story short my friend got bored and decided to move on last year and I bought them out…
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Moving from 6mth lease to month by month contract in SCOTLAND
Hi all Looking for some advice. Please bear with me. I am currently renting a property in Scotland on an original 6 month contract. The contract states that we need to give 2 months notice if we wish to move out (current contract finishes on 4 May). Today we received a letter from LA. With the following options which will…
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Professional Snagging
I have just reserved a new build house and was wandering whether anyone had experienced any of the professional snagging firms that offer their services? Would you recommend this as a service?
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Another what to offer thread
I'm FTB, have seen about 10 houses all in the same village, second viewings on 2 and am ready to make an offer. House is marketed at £120k and has come down from £150k since July 08. House is 15 years old, 2 bed, no garage, front and back garden. It's in good condition (my uninformed opinion) and wont need much work other…
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is it worth becoming a landlord for 12 months or so?
hi all, have been looking at buying a house nearby, prices are £60-70k and hopefully there is some flexibility in the price. been wondering if it is a good idea to buy one and rent it out to someone short term? thinking of going through an agent, 6 month lease and renewing it if they dont make a mess of the place or upset…
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Milton Keynes Senior Schools
I asked on here a short while ago about moving to Milton Keynes and the response I got was very helpful. I have done a lot of research and it seems most of the secondary schools are very good. What I would now like to know is what specific areas should I look at so we are in the catchment area of two very good schools so…
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Hip and energy documents--- silly question
When a house purchase is completed does the new owner also take ownership of the Hip documents? horace
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Council want 4 weeks notice rent
My Niece has just transfered from a Council House to a Housing Association House as arranged by the Council. The council are now asking for another 4 weeks rent saying she had to give them 4 weeks notice however she had to move straight into the Housing Association House within days of them offering it her. Is there…
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What Essentials must I leave in Rented Pr?
Well we had planned to sell my mothers house and had cleared it all so it was almost empty, ready to market for sale. As the market is so bad the agent has advised letting the property - FURNISHED ! We have bought a modern leather suite and a beech table and chairs. bought a new fridge and freezer. New double bed for main…
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What do you think? A rat?
Hi guys, I know this has been asked before. But im after peoples opinions really. Basicallly, Im buying a repo. I know all the legal side about them having to get the best price for the person who got repo'd etc... Anyway, I offered 70k, got accepted about 3 weeks ago. Solicitors and mortgage all going through, I estimate…
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Block policy for house conversion.
Hello, I don't usually post on this thread but would love some advice. I hold Share of Freehold on my flat. The flat is in a house conversion with two flats in total in North-West London. As I took the initiative to get the block policy in the first instance, I have received the renewal papers. I have a quote of £420 which…
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negative equity theft ?
i have split from my partner 12 months ago,we shared a house together which is mortgaged,i have left 1 year ago and she continues to live ther with her 2 kids,we are both still on the mortgage though of which she pays 75%.she owes 10 grand to virgin which was accrued before the split,she cant keep up with repayments ,even…
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Moving out of flat in 3 weeks, landlord wants to visit...
So heres the situation: We moving out of our periodic tenancy on the 17th march. We have agreed a final check out with our letting agency... (which at first they wanted to conduct without us... hell no i said). Then. today i get a letter stating: Your Landlord, X wishes to visit the flat on Sat 6th march, late morning. It…
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House Valuation Came in Lower, Seller Stalling
My OH and I are looking to buy our first house. Found what we think is a lovely house in NW London. The house had originally been listed at 310 (early 2008) but had fallen to 289 by the time we saw it (around xmas) It was under offer then though, so we asked to be notified if it ever came back on the market and got a call…
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'Offers in excess of ....'
Hi there, We are going to view a property on Friday advertised as 'offers in excess of £145,000'. How would you deal with an agent on this type of property? Is it possible that you may submit a lower offer and the agent has to pass it on regardless or is it likely the vendor has specifically said that they do not want any…
