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Choosing the right agent to sell your home?
In a past post I said I had sent my pal some notes on what to look for when choosing an agent, These are the notes but I am sure they could be expanded. I am posting them as I have PM’s asking if I could post. Can anyone really get the answers to all these questions? I say can anyone afford not to get answers. You are…
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Looking to Buy the house we rent?
Hi all, Can't find any information regarding this. We currently live in a private rented house, the house is detached and the landlord bought it for £129,000. 4 years ago. The landlord has done no work on the property at all, and their is lots of work that needs doing to modernise the property. Obviously the landlord…
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home insurance when property being refurbished
I am about to purchase a property, but will not be living in it permenantly for about 2-3 months while I refurb it. Will this affect the home insurance required??
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Spericle
I found a property on rightmove that I am interested in renting. It's beeing managed by a company called Spericle. I had a viewing yesterday and the guy kept saying if I gave him £100 he'd secure it for me till the end of April. I didn't give him the money as I wanted to think about it, I have phoned both the landline and…
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Buying a house, help me hold my nerve (or not?)
OK, bit of back story. 12 months ago we lost out on a house which went for £220, our max offer was £215 as it needed lots of work doing. A year later (sold ours, now renting and many many houses viewed) another house on the same street has come up for sale. The vendors are selling privately, it's only been on a week, and…
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Renting out property and travel abroad
I’m thinking of buying a house in the next few months, but I also want to live abroad in about 2 years time. I was thinking of renting out my house to cover my mortgage while I am away. Does anyone know how easy/hard this would be to do? I would have close family by to look after the property so wouldn’t need an agent.…
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Buying a property in America
Hiya, We've been looking into purchasing a property in America, somewhere on the outskirts of New York. Could someone please advice us on what the process is after purchasing the property. What taxes to pay each year, insurance etc???? Any advice would be appreciated Thanks
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Is now a good time to buy a property to rent out?
I'm a total novice in the world of buying to rent but now that house prices are falling I was thinking about buying a property to rent out. I have no idea where to start looking for simple, strightforward information although I'm hoping here will be a good start!! Now that house prices are falling is there still a market…
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renting house through other agent
Hi, we're relocating and are very keen on one house and to move things along have started the tenancy application with the agency as they have quite a few properties we figured we'd more than likely end up with them anyway so it would cover for all. However we had an appointemnt with another agency at another property and…
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Auction rip off for repossesed home owners
If you are one of the unfortunate many who have recently had your property repossessed you might want to check that your property is not about to be sold in the much advertised REDC auction. With over 5oo homes being offered where the purchaser will have to pay a 10% buyers fee. Assuming an average sale price of £150,000…
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FTB - Advice
Hi all (long time reader of this forum, first time poster/new registration) I'm a first time buyer living in Kent. I've got an AIP from the mortgage provider, and have viewed a few places. I saw a flat last night which I am very impressed with, and want to make an offer. However, I'm a bit confused by what steps to make,…
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Why do new houses have such small gardens?
It's really p*ssing me off! Is it the govt, the property companies, or both?
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no rent for 3 months on commerical unit, what now? advice asap
Hi, we rent out a commerical unit and have not recieved the last quater of rent which was due in January 7th this year, the next quater is due on April 7th. The tennant has strung us along saying he sent the cheque twice and it has not arrived, then that he had paid it via the bank several times and no money has arrived.…
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I want to buy a reposessed property, HOW?
I can't find anything in the West Midlands showing where reposessed properties are located, not even at any auctions, can someone help me out?
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Freehold. To buy or not to buy, that is.....
After receiving yet another (threateningly worded for late payment) demand for our half-yearly ground rent I am wondering whether it is worth us buying the freehold. We have lived in our house for 27 years. The ground rent is £50 per year. I am not sure of the length of the remaining lease. Please can anyone advise me…
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Help needed with tenancy agreement
DS in rented property with 3 others, they have joint and several liability rental agreement for 12 months, 5 months remaining. One person has left and advised he will no longer be paying his share of the rent, although prior to him leaving he e mailed to say he would still pay his share. All 4 have tried to find a…
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To sell or not to sell. That is the question.
Paid £180K for my property in July07 and have spent plenty on home improvement such as re-wire, new bolier, new bathrom and full re skim of up stairs, new carpets etc. I know there is a big dip in the market but an inferior property on rightmove OIR of £215K and is SSTC. Thinking abour selling and hoping to get worst case…
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Please, I need an idea on offer. Is it sensible to put 20% less offer?
Hi All, I read here in number of threads that according to current climate, FTB can put 20% less offer. Meaning I like a 3 bed semi property in surrey on the market for 319000. Could i put an offer of 255200 (319000 - 63800) ??? Also how much up should I go for? Many thanks for replies.
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New build flats help...
Just a question, regarding a flat that was finally completed and built the middle of 2008. I have heard that all new build flats should either provide you with a car space or a visitors spot/car pool, am I correct in saying this? Thanks in advance
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Auction
Hi Does any one know much about homes that are sold at auction? Like when you have to pay and what happens in somthing turns up in a mortgage inspection? Thanks for any advice
