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rights to see information (boundary dispute)
Hi, I phoned the estate agent on saturday with a query regarding a boundary dispute. Basically as per my last thread it looks as though next door have built an extension onto the house I am trying to buy, while the house was vacant or when the old lady was in hospital, I doubt that it is above board and a colleague that…
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Loft extension planning permission and building regs
Hi there I apologise if this has been covered before, but I am trying to sell my upper maisonette and a couple of things have come up and would be grateful for any help. 1) I did a lot of work on our flat in 2005, inlcuding installing new sash windows, new electrics, new central heating. We got planning permission for all.…
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Selling but asbestos in artex. Advice requried ASAP
Really hoping someone can offer some sensible advice on what I should do. Been trying to sell my flat for the last year, finally found a buyer, so me and the missus went out to find our perfect house, found it, and the ball is starting to roll (Chain of 4, i.e. 3 purchases my buyer, us buying, my sellers buying). All…
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Buying into friends house
My boyfriend is buying a new house, his existing home is lived in by his ex-girlfriends nan who pays rent. I have agreed to put up a large deposit for the new house inexchange for a large part ownership of the old house. Do I have to buy the old house off of him through a solicitor or can I just have my name put on the…
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90% New Build
Hi, We might have to accept a lower price on our house due to our survey coming back at less than the agreed price ( see earlier thread). It means we can't put 15% down on the New Build Property that we're after. Does anyone know if there are any 90& mortgages available on New Builds? Thanks!
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New houses
Can i ask, as a FTB with a healthy deposit. What is an acceptable undercut on the price of a new home, valued at say £140,000. Im so new to this, and have no idea what my starting offer should be. Thanks
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Help - just sold and need conveyancing help!
Cant actually believe it- put the house on market last Friday and got an offer today for asking price!!!!:j I know things can still go wrong but what do I need to do now re conveyancing?? (Ive never sold before!) I gather I should get a few quotes from different people? any one any idea what the going rate is at the mo? My…
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Hi! Newbie with a tenancy agreement question :-)
Hi all! I'm a newbie here and surprise surprise -- I have a question! (or two... :rotfl: ) I have been a tenant in this flat for more than 4 years. The only paperwork I signed in the very beginning were the "fixed term tenancy" (for 6 months) and list of "inventory and schedule of condition of fixtures, fittings, furniture…
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Survey - Second Opinion
Hi! We finally agreed an offer on our house last week and it was surveyed on Friday. The buyer has called me today to say that it surveyed less than the price offered. We couldn't sell for the price it surveyed at as it wouldn't leave us enough equity to move on. Is it worthwhile us getting our own survey done for a second…
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Negative Equity
Can you give us some advice. We are just on the brink, I think, of negative equity. Do you all think it's a good idea to sell now, go into a rented house, and then buy later when, perhaps, house prices will drop further? We're a family of 4 in a very small house and I'm worried we'll be stuck here for years if we don't…
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Changing Estate Agents When Selling House
Hi All, My M.I.L is selling her house and is bound by a 12 week contract with her agent. If she has had no luck after these 12 weeks and wishes to change agent, will she have to pay for further legal checks by her new agent or can she take her results from her old agent with her? The sort of things I mean are like the…
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Upstairs Flat doing a Loft Conversion - Any Questions I need to ask?
Okay, quick background. I just received an email from my Landlord (I'm renting privately) that the upstairs flat is planning on doing a Loft Conversion, to commence the week after Easter. My landlord himself is a builder, so I'm sure it's all above board with the proper notices etc, and he has been very good with his…
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Been stung in the housing market!
Firstly hello everyone, I have been a fairly long lurker and am now a new poster on these boards. I dont think I have ever come across a more supportive group of people. I have a bit of a housing issue that I would appreciate some discussion over. About five years ago, my now partner bought a maisonette in Sheffield for…
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Changing names on mortgage
Hello, I have looked on the threads but can't find this. My girlfriend bought a house with her ex a few years ago and now down to the fact that we are together and he has a new partner, I want to take the mortgage off him and put my name on it. How difficult is this and will this be a remortgage. I ask this as I earn more…
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Help! Seller pulled out at last minute
Hi, Wondering if anyone can give me any advice here... Myself and my parents were due to buy a house (they are buying and I am renting off them as no chance of getting on the property ladder myself!) So we found a house, made and offer, was accepted etc The contacts have been signed, HIPS/fittings and fixtures lists…
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Problem with tenant
Hello, Let me give you a quick rundown of what's been going on, as I'd love to get some opinions from others who are in the know. The following all happened between Feb and March. It all started with the alarm, which wasn't operational and only used as a deterrent. After deciding to power down the alarm the tenant kicked…
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Voluntary repo, complicated one need help!!!!
Hi everyone, me and my partner seriously want to hand the keys back to our mortgage lender, it's not because we cant afford the payments or anything debt related. We bought a flat 5 years ago and the freeholder at the time was a lovly local lady, however she sold it to what i can only describe as the devil reincarnated.…
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Lady in distress.....inherited house 50/50
Hi everyone. Very briefly. Brother and I inherited each a half share in family home last year. The market slumped but we still agreed to sell the property. A couple "bought" the property 6 months ago but it seems they cannot complete the sale. It was not their fault as the husband lost his job due to the recession. My…
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Breakclause in AST?
Hello all, newbie here mainly for the debt free board but i have a renting question first! :) me and my partner signed a 12 month ast in december 2008 reviewing all finances etc recently we have decided to move back into my owned property.. (tenant not been paying rent so being evicted, rental prices in area were property…
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Builders (or anyone .. what is this?!
Hi, We're looking at a new property, and all the properties on the development appear to have vertical lines of rubber sealant running up and down them. This is on both the stone effect houses as well as standard red brick ones. Does anyone know why it would be? Expansion? Insulation? New regs? The house is standard…
