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help! confused about damp & timber report issues!
We had a full homebuyers survey done on a 1920s semi we had an offer accepted on. The offer was 195k. The report said it valued the property at 193k because it detected issues with damp and timbers that needed further investigation, but if either a report was produced to say it was all ok, or a certificate produced to show…
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Renting Gas /Water / Electric
Hi there, Im moving out of my parents house for the first time ever next month so am just after some help as its all new to me. I have sorted all the things out with the rent, etc as im renting a house im just not too sure about the bills when i move in. How do i go about setting up gas / water and electric as i keep…
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Thoughts on Hertfordshire villages
I have previously asked for posters' opinions on St Albans and received lots of helpful replies. My wife and I are now considering some of the villages around St Albans and Harpenden - Markyate, Wheathampstead, Berkamsted etc. I'd be interested in any thoughts on those places. Our budget is up to £600k and we would need 4…
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Estate Agent, This sound right?
Just called an estate agent about a property on their files that I fancied having a veiwing of, told them which one it was and they said that the place has had an offer on it. Seemed to get no further than that which I thought kind of strange, all she would say was that it was a 'pretty solid offer'. Would that be reason…
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recomended agent for woodbridge suffolk
can anyone recommend an EA for the woodbridge suffolk area. thanks ragjoy..........
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Buying the freehold on my flat
The flat i own was originally a 3 bed house converted to 2 flats, 1 bed upstairs, 2 bed downstairs i own the downstairs flat. The freeholder who was the developer we bought the house from is selling the freehold. He has offered it to both flats but upstairs doesn't want to buy it but I do. Is this going to be a problem? as…
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Rent is the only arrear and unsure what to do or how to handle it
My partner and I are unemployed. We have 2 small children (3 month old and one about to turn 2 years in May). I am on my partners claim for JSA, claim the benefits we're entitled to: child benefit, tax credits, housing benefits.... We started falling behind with rent after my maternity pay ended and I chose not to return…
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How much for broken window?
Hello everyone We recently noticed a very large crack across the small window in our bathroom, the windows are double glazed, and I think we will need a sealed unit? Anyone have an idea about the cost of this? Will be phoning round different companies next week, just wanted to have a rough idea? I did post this on the DIY…
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Buying out my mate
hi there im very new to this forum but hopefully u cant help me.. i bought a property with a mate 18 months ago on 100% interest only mortgage for a property of £103,000. we both been living in the property and have been paying 50% each on the mortgage and bills.. now im looking to buy my mate out and he's willing to hear…
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capital gains tax on sale of house
If a house is inherited where do the Tax office take the value of the house. Is it from the value at probate or later on when the house is registered at the land registry. In our case the value is much higher at probate. How will it effect any capital gains tax if we sell the house in the future. Thanks
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Tenant Wants a 4-month agreement
I have a potential tenant that wants a 4-month agreement due to his university course. Are there an implications for an agreement less than 6-months? can I use an AST agreement? thanks
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Are we completely mad?
:confused: Hi all, VVV.confused and would like honest opinions please. We bought our house at the peak May 07 :o the house is lovely, but the road is a nightmare for parking, stroppy neighbours and chavvy kids. Decided enough was enough at Xmas, been on the market since Jan for £162500 (paid £186995) so seemed reasonable…
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Landlord making demands - where do i stand
I rent privately - have been there since last August. Landlord is always coming down the house without telling me - their farm is past my home so they always drive past and she is always walking the dog down and looking at the garden etc. Past few weeks he's being really unreasonable and i feel is trying to get me out.…
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HIPs
I sold my flat last year and had to get a HIP - no one ever asked to see it and I shelled out £300+ that was a complete waste of time - anyone else agree?
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Property Factor Problems
I live in Glasgow and I am having multiple problems with GHA Management Ltd who factor the property in which I own a flat (one of three, one other is privately owned, one other owned by GHA). Main problem -> I have been billed £500 for work which has not, to my knowledge, been carried out. I have repeatedly asked for…
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Shared Ownership and the mechanics of aquring additional equity:
Question: I purchased 40% of the equity on a shared ownership basis for a two bedroom flat back in September of 2007. At the time the new build had a market value of £325,000. Rather luckily I acquired a tracker mortgage with the Woolwich + 0.58% base rate (with no collar). I also didn’t need to pay a deposit or any fees…
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Estate agent fees and shared ownership help
We put our house on the market with our HA just over 2 weeks ago, they have one month in which to sell and then we can put it on the open market. However, our particular HA are renowned for never getting any buyers, so we figured the month is just dead time and we would put it on the open market at the same time with the…
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Unlivable house (thinking of buying)
I live in the US and due to my father's sudden and unexpected death, my family needs to move to be closer to other relatives in another state (over 20 hours away) and wait for the market to get better to sell our current home. We found a listing for a beautiful spacious house. It had all sorts of features listed, as well…
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Lets test the knowledge of this forum
Hi all, Some good tests for all you readers with this one. I am currently selling my house and buying a repossessed one. The difference between the selling and purchasing is very small some 13k however the difference in house is huge, the repossessed house is around £80k cheaper that a comparable house. The following are…
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Private Let
I'm looking to relocate down south and I going to need to rent after the hassle I had with my past LA I would like to rent with a private landlord. My question where do private landlords advertise in England?
