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Shame I'm £600k short...
Or I'd live here: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-23477123.html?locationIdentifier=REGION%5E27230&pageNumber=1&backToListURL=%2Fproperty-for-sale%2Ffind.html%3FlocationIdentifier%3DREGION%255E27230 On the market in the area we're looking at moving to. Shame our budget is up to £300k. :( We've seen it,…
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agent trying to charge me commision for letting tenancy run into periodic
Hi I let a flat out last year and used an agent on a let only basis. I queried that the chances are that after the tenancy expires (12 month AST) I would let it run into a periodic tenancy - and thus would I be liable for renewal fees. He said No. I read the T&Cs and found the following bit: Section 3:10 Before the end of…
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HELP! I can no longer afford to complete on my house purchase
Hi, About 18 months ago decided to buy a house, I paid the initial 5% deposit (£6750) and all legal fees, arranged a mortgage and my parents were going to loan me enough money to put down an initial 25% deposit. All was fine until recently I was informed that I was going to loose my job, and my parents can no longer lend…
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Quick question about credit reference check
Hi, I viewed a property last night to rent which I like and me & the girlfriend have decided to go for it. The agent is platinum. They have said they want £200 for a credit reference check £150 for first applicant and £50 for second applicant. Is this right as I know you can get them online for £2. New to all this and…
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Renting my flat to rent somwhere else
Hi I'm a newbie and would really appreciate some advice. I am thinking of renting my flat out and rent somehwere else just so that I can be within the catchment area for the school that I'm interested in sending my son. The schools nearby aren't very good and I would loath my son to go there. I will be about £600 out of…
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Want to move to a bigger house.
Hello All, I have my house up for sale but I doubt I will get enough for it to cover the remainder of the mortgage. I can imagine it will only be about £5000 short. My mortgage is with the Halifax. My financial situation is much better than when i bought the house and therefore I would like to move a to a bigger house. If…
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Am I liable for the debts of a previous occupant of my flat?
Hi all, I recently received a threatening letter from the maintenance company of the flat I have lived in for 5 years, demanding payment of an old debt, which I have traced back to some exterior decoration work that was billed to the previous occupant of my flat and went unpaid. I have documentation proving this, and the…
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Guaranteed rent
Hi, I just wondered if anyone had rented out their property on a guaranteed rent scheme before. Who are the best agents for this (Weston-super-Mare area)? Also, will agents guarantee rent if you take one room yourself a couple of nights a week? I'm looking to buy a three bed house and hopefully rent two rooms out on…
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Buying a new house and renting...advice sought
First off, I just want to say I posted this over on Housepricecrash forums and received the expected response. Just want to know what others here think: http://www.housepricecrash.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=107186&st=0 Myself and my gf bought our first home over 2 years ago for £157,000 with a mortgage of £150000. It…
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Viewing Houses - Advice Needed
I am viewing 7 properties today. The prices range from £170k to £200k. What questions should I be asking the EA What level of offer should I put in (I just accepted 8% below asking on mine) I am nervous about dragging this out because my buyer is a FTB. Please give as much advice/comments as you can.
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Council Tax Banding
Hello I have been living in the same house for about 10 years but it has now occured to me that it may be in a higher band than it should be (Band D for a tiny 2 up 2 down). I have looked over this site but cannot see any pointers. Any advice on what steps I can take? Many thanks
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TRS - in context of Auction - What is it?
Got to ask, because I can't find anything relevant on Google. What does TRS stand for / mean, in the context of a property auction? Please? TIA
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Builders Quotation - Feedback please
Hello, I am planning on having some updating done to my house as i couldn't sell the thing, thus, i would welcome anyones comments to see if they think this quote is value for money..... Lounge 5.14M x 3.7M Dining room 3.10M x 3.3M Conservatory 3.5M x 3.3M The works required are conservatory 1, raise the exisiting floor…
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House Renovation Costs
Does anyone have any advice with regards the typical cost to renovate a 2 bed bungalow/terrace type house? By renovate I am talking completly empty the building to a shell, rewire, central heating, glazing, plaster work, kitchen, bathroom and flooring etc..... Thought I would like to give this a bash on a bit of a whim and…
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Guarantor or high deposit or both!! advice please
Hi x If I fail my rental credit check will the LA accept a guarantor instead of a higher deposit. My G'tor is 100 % credit worthy and owns home worth over £250K so meets criteria. Or will they ask for both. Also does my tax credit and Maintenace payment from ex count as income. My rent will be £650 per month. Thanks in…
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Register an interest in a property for sale
In another thread (I did mean on making a note of which one) - someone said you can register an interest in a property and be told of offers etc put on it... Hows that work then?
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how many?
This is a dumb question, I know... If i had a 2 bed room flat to rent, could I have 4 people in it!!!! I am only asking as it came up in conversation,, that due to new laws etc (fire saftey) You can only have 2 people in flat. This is in Scotland thanks
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Devious Eatate Agent
I have been very interested in buying a bungalow which was a very good price and I made an offer of the asking price. This was accepted on the understanding that my property would have to be sold and meanwhile the bungalow would remain on the market. The bungalow is empty. I made an appointment to view the bungalow a…
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Will renting a 3bed when I only need a 2 bed affect my housing benefit?
I am looking to rent a house for myself to escape a bad partnership and my son will be visiting me there but not moving in with me, but I will need a minimum of 2 bedrooms for when he stays over which will probably be about twice a week. I plan on claiming housing benefit and am going to look at a 3 bedroom house tomorrow…
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House insurance for new property
Moved to this section - hopefully someone can help: Survey back today for house we are buying. Small section saying that there has been some movement of the structure but not recent and it is due to property being on a sloping site. Surveyor not too concerned and no indication it is an ongoing problem but it is mentioned…
