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Leaving at end of Fixed Term (AST)
Hi I'd appreciate some advice, please! I have taken a new job and need to move a.s.a.p. I am currently a tenant in a property governed under a Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement, which came into force on 29 November 2008 for a term of 6 months (therefore expiry 28 May 2009). The AST includes the following relating to…
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reference checks
How long should one wait for an answer as to whether your application for a rental property has been successful. I understand that they need to check references/employment but is a week too long? It is getting to the stage where I am thinking about telling them to forget our application because there reference check…
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For sale board or not?
We have just put our house on the market and to stop nosey people viewing for the sake of something to do we decided not to put a for sale board up. We think really anyone seriously looking to buy will visit estate agents and look on Rightmove, but I am now wondering if we are missing out on possible viewers buy not…
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breaking a rental contract?
hello we sold a month ago and moved into a rental - an old farm house seemed nice, however 4 weeks in we have a problem with masonry bees crawling through the bricks and getting into the house. Typically we are getting 5-10 a day. The main problem is we have a 18 month year old toddler and a pregnant wife who is getting…
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Taking Landlord to Court for Not Protecting Deposit
I hope someone will be able to assist. We are shortly going to give our landlord our 2 months notice to leave our flat. We moved in last year, and paid a months deposit. We never received any notification of the landlord protecting the deposit in any type of scheme, just a receipt for the deposit. I understand that we may…
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buying while renting existing property?
How would I go about buying a new property while renting my existing one? I currently have a house approx worth 140k with 68k owing and pay £312 pm for the mortgage. What would be the best way to rent my existing house and buy a property worth 250k while keeping the monthly mortgage payments as low as possible. I feel we…
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Offended by a letter?
I've just had an offer for a house rejected and the reason given by the agent was that although I made the best offer, the vendors were offended because we posted a copy of the offer letter to them as well. Apparently they said that they pay the agent to deal with the sale, and don't expect to have to get involved…
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Building delays, anyway to get back deposit?
In early spring 2007 I decided I would like to invest in the property market. After looking around I decide to purchase an apartment, which at the time was not complete. I was informed by the company that the property would be completed by November of the same year, which was seven months after I decided to make the…
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First time buyer without much current info needs advise!
Hi All, I've been reading the articles on the website for quite a while now but I've just joined the forum because I need some advise. I'm looking to move out of my parents place and get on the housing ladder. I have had this in mind since finishing uni so I've been saving up. I want to start looking at houses but since…
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Tenants Have Given Notice
I've been lurking for a while now looking for info and thought it was about time I posted my question. My boyf and I are reluctant landlords (it's a long story..) of a 2 bed mid terraced property. We have had a couple renting the house for the past 18 months 'fully managed' by a letting agent for 10% + VAT of the rental.…
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Local Housing Allowance - does it meet the Government's aims?
Here's one that both LLs and Ts may find interesting - Crisis report on LHA -One Year On A reminder that those aims, as listed on the DWP website, were to promote:* Fairness * Choice * Transparency * Personal responsibility * Financial inclusion * Improved administration and reduced barriers to work
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Buying direct from landlord??
Hi. Our loandlord has asked both my and my fiancee if you would be interested in buying the house we currently rent. We are interested in doing this are a little unsure about the benefits if any there would be in dealing with him direct. Would he require a deposit for instance? Any advice on this would be great Thanks
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Refund of Valuation
We had a mortgage agreement with the Post Office and I paid £240 for the valuation which was carried out. I've now been informed there is a problem with my application and they will not progress my application. They stated as the valuation has been carried out and paid for they cannot refund my money, is there anyway I can…
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How do you pick an EA?
Right, have had 3 valuations done today. One was incredibly low and the woman was really rude and 20 mins late (which is a big pet hate of mine) so have discounted her. The other two - well the fees are more or less the same. They were both friendly enough and the number of offices/advertising etc are all the samel. They…
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Shared ownership
Can someone please tell me how the schemes work whereby you buy part of the house and rent the other? i have to say i dont get it, how can someone who can only afford council rent suddenly afford rent plus mortgage payments? Am i missing something?
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Please help! Housing Society land rental issue!
Hi guys! I am after some advice if anyone can help! I will try to keep this as short as possible. In 2004 between us (no. 17) and our neighbours (no. 19) applied for vehicle access to the front of our houses (drives put down, etc.). Access was granted. The requirement was that dropped kerbs be provided and the grass area…
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How to go about this?? Haggling a potential landlord to include elec and basic bills?
I am looking to rent a small 1 bed flat for about £450 a month. Ive found a good property, its in an OK-ish location close to work. Ive contacted the estate agents. We've all heard the phrase "turn problems into opportunities" (or words to that effect).... well....:rotfl:.... :D .... Since it doesnt specify online whether…
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House prices down in April
This thread is to discuss the following news story: House prices down in April
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I think I know this is scam but advice please
[FONT=arial,helvetica]Hello, In order for me to come to London and show you the flat and maybe sign the contract, I want to know that you have money available for 2 months (1180 GBP) because as I've told you in my previous email, I have a busy schedule and it's very hard for me to come in UK. I can't take the risk to leave…
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Quick question related to convenancying...
Hi, We are in the process of applying for a mortgage, and have instructed solicitors, I returned the signed agreement to them this morning along with cheque for mining and envirnomental searches. I mentioned in passing to the secretary that our current house is just in my husbands name and though we had originally planned…
