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(long-ish post) is moving between councils impossible ?
about 3 and a half years ago, i was living in a private rent and the landlord decided to sell it out from under me. he issued me with all the correct paperwork at the correct time and was completely within his rights to do so, but it basically left me in a situation where i was potentially going to be homeless. to cut the…
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Rented accomodation - deposit before I move in? Is that right?
Do you pay a damage deposit before you move into a property? I viewed a shared house with live in landlords afew days ago and decided that I liked it and want to move in. I knew the deposit would be 4 weeks rent. I e-mailed to say that I would like to move in and they replied saying thats great etc... and that they would…
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Notice to quit - would you buy or rent again?
We've just come back from a week away to find we've been given notice to quit on our home. We have lived here for 6 years and had both of our children here. We have been renting for so long because property prices here are mental.We have a deposit saved but it will only work out as about 15% against current prices. The…
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Moving back to the UK
Hi all, Please help me! I have been living abroad for 2 years and I've been forced to move back to the UK but I will have no where to live and no money. I can crash on my dads Sofa for a short period of time but I have no idea where else to turn. Im 23 and I only paid into the NI when I was 19-21 so im worried I wouldnt…
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Probate and selling an inherited house advice please
Hi - I'm a new poster. I have recently inherited a house and my FIL is dealing with all things financial for me. He is working so hard for me that I don't like to bother him about every little thing. He mentioned that he suspects we can put the house on the market before probate is granted, but cannot exhange and complete…
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letting inventory issues
We half moved into the new house yesterday, went round the entire house with the inventory and a fine tooth comb.. For the second time running the inventory clerk has managed to misread the electricity meter ?? :confused: Hubby has photos to prove that our reading is correct.. The carpets and wood floors are absolutely…
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What do I need for first time house buying?
I'm in the process of buying a house with my partner, we've had an offer accepted on a house and have a mortgage agreement in principle. We've got a meeting with the mortgage lender again this week to get a formal application so the whole process can begin. We've got our solicitors for the conveyancing and have provided…
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Contract Roll-Over?
I was speaking to a letting agent and was told that I can sign a contract for, say, 6 months and subsequently I can roll-over?? the contract month by month afterwards or I can sign a new tenancy agreement for another 6 month, 1 year or more. By signing a new tenancy agreement, I am subject to an admin fee of £100+VAT while…
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First timer buyer with no deposite
can we (i and my wife) buy house/flat without deposite? Govrnment scheme can help us to buy new house with help of 30% loan which can be use as deposite. Homebuy scheme. Question : Can i use this same scheme for other house /flat for sell on market.
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Repossessed propert...how to proceed
Hi, Just have been to see a repossessed property and was told by the agent that even if my offer get accepted there is no guarantee that I would get the house. He told me that if a higher offer comes then property would be sold to that party until the end of the deal. Just wondering if some one has an experience buying a…
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Anyone know anything about Capital Gains?
Hi Everyone, I am currently renting my house out and back at my parents due to a bad relationship breakup which left me in quite a lot of debt. The rental is through an agent and I have permission from my mortgage lender, landlords insurance etc so all above board on that front. I also have a tax return form to complete…
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To sell or not?
We have been renting our old house out for the last 9 months due to sale falling though at the last minute after we had moved. Tenants now on month by month. Last month rent was late & LA still have not yet had this months due on 12th. We know he lost his job in January & is now claiming benefit. I reassured them at as…
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First Time Buyer Needs Advice
Hi, i've just been to see a house this morning which needs modernising i.e. new wiring, central heating windows and maybe a bathroom/kitchen extension. Thing is i really like it and i want to put an offer in, but i haven't seen about a mortgage yet and i don't know if i can put an offer in before i sort one out. Also the…
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the truth about property?
Hi Does anyone know of a site or publication where you can find out the truth about property for sale in your area. I ask this, because i have been trying to buy a flat near where i live and have come accross problems time and time again, that if i knew before i put and offer in, i wouldn't have even considered buying it.…
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Private rental - water rates help
Sorry if this becomes a bit of a rant - I am soooo annoyed. Some background - I have been in the same property as a private renter since 1989. My contract stipulated that the council rates (as was) and water rates were included in the monthly rent. When the poll tax (and subsequently council tax) came in I then became…
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worried: mail opened-am I about to be burgled?
Hello Please move this if its in the wrong place...but I'm worried and need some advice on what to do next! long post apologies. We (DH+DS+myself) live in a fairly safe(some might say even posh) neighbourhood; its a lovely house in a culdesac; lovely neighbours and until recently had no trouble at all. About 4 weeks ago,…
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Am I a First Time Buyer?
Hello All, I have bought a house before and I sold it. I am no longer a house owner. Am I considered a first time buyer as far as the mortgages are concerned? What is the difference because I am buying to live, so I would consider it a first purchase to live. Please advise. Thank you in advance.
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Estate agent language ... question!
House marketed at £195,000 - £225,000 Estate agent said the owners "might" go down to £190,000 ... Does that sound promising in Estate Agent language? i.e. does it sound like they want to get on with a sale. We weren't really looking at anything above Stamp Duty threshold, but he talked us into having a look at this house.…
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where to find a private rental...
Looking to find a private rental property (in bristol) and i can think of a few sites, is there anywhere else i can look. Gumtree Local paper (inc trade it & evening post) houseladder national landlords !!!. magnoliaproperty letsbristol can anyone sugest anywhere else?
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Looking to rent deposit???
Ive never rented before. Im looking to rent for about 1100 a month. My question is how much would I need to start?? If its 1100 deposite do I need first months rent plus 1100....2200 When u rent do u pay for the previous month or upcomming..ect If I move in today do I pay for this months rent today or at end of month?
