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Inheritance or Not??
My half brother has just been informed that his late father who passed away about 10 years ago has left property. The property is now empty and has been since his death. It was investment property which my brother helped him renovate at the time. There was no mortgage on them. The problem here is his fathers name is not on…
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Chippenham & Swindon Areas
Anyone know where the good areas are to live around Swindon and Chippenham? We're thinking about renting in either of those areas as the rents seem to be more affordable than further down the M4 towards Reading etc. I know Reading and Berkshire very well but not much about Swindon and Chippenham. Thanks for any replies.
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Help - Legal Jargon Deciphering Needed
I am about to rent a house from a large estate agents. I have downloaded the title docs from the Land Registry and I have found the following in the document: 3 (08.12.2008) RESTRICTION: No disposition of the registered estate by the proprietor of the registered estate is to be registered without a written consent signed…
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Problem With Land Registry Website..
Hi guys, long story short - I'm embarking on reclaiming some of my fathers estate from an evil step-mother!! Thread of progress is located here. But I can't progress because I don't know who owns the property at the moment and what sort of ownership it was.. I've tried using the Land Registry site here:…
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What is this worth
hi I know this is a bit of a "how long is a piece of string question" but what would you reckon a new build house bought in Jan 1997 for £300k is worth today. From what i can see of the pictures it still has all the original bathroom and kitchen fittings, just had a lick of paint. Up for £795k which seems way over the top…
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dream house but... noise!
Hi all, I'm thinking of putting in an offer for a house in London which backs onto a tube line. The house itself is perfect and the only compromise is the noise from the tube and i'm trying to weigh up my options. The bedroom which faces the tube line currently has the orginal single glazed sash window with some sort of…
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Is this normal practise?
Hi all, Saw a rental property on Tues of this week, wanted it and paid £100 for ref and contract and admin to be completed. Plan to move next weekend.... Thing is LA have not tried to take any refs yet, I know this cos one is a good friend of mine and they have both his home and mobile nos. Spoke to LA on Thurs and they…
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buying house with squatters
Hi all My best friend and his fiance are just about to get on the property ladde
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Building a new home?
I know this is a bit of a "how long is a piece of string " question, but how much would it cost me to build a house? I would be able to do very little of the work, other than decorating it, which would make it more expensive. I have searched the web but can't find even a ballpark figure. I would be after a 2 floor, 3 bed…
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RICS property vaulation cost?
Hi folks, Not sure if this is the right place for this, so apologies if not, but I was wondering if anyone could tell me how much Id be looking to pay for a property valuation done by someone registered with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. The reason for this is that my ex went bankrupt a while ago, and I have…
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Which estate agent.... Updated
:DHi all, I could do with a bit of advice please, I have had three estate agents round to value my property, details below: NO 1. Valued house at £158 k, with a view to putting the house on the market at £162 to achieve this, Fees were at 1.5% which he would not be moved on. Nice chap though, I bought my house from him 14…
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House left to 4 of us, they want to sell
Dad left a will leaving the house to be shared amongst 4 of us, I am the excecutor and have the probate. Two of my brothers want to sell the house as quick as possible and are not bothered that it will sell for less than it was previously valued at, whilst myself and my other brother want to hold off selling until the…
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Tenant referencing: How much were you asked to pay?
I'm serious about two rental properties, on with different agents. One agent wants £99 and the other wants £200 for 'referencing'. Why such a variation? Is it just me or does anybody else object to paying for this? If the landlord wants to check my credentials then he can pay for it himself! I do a search online and I can…
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Flat mate websites?
What do you make of those flat mate finder websites, such as SpareRoom.co.uk, or FlatMateClick.co.uk? I'm looking to move out, but can't afford to rent a flat on my own, and don't really have any friends who are looking for a new flat. It seems to me a good way of finding a flat to share, at reduced rates. Is it reliable?…
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Valuation report - essential works
Hi all, I am just reading through my valuation report and it states 'The property has experienced some movement with evidence of stepped mortar cracking to the front and rear elevations. This is not considered to be progressive or serious'. Further in the report it advises that a specialist firm should investigate the wall…
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Buying HIP online
I am putting my house on the market and am looking to get the HIP sorted. I have been quoted by the estate agents between £349 and £375 depending on who I go with but was looking online and I can get one for about £210. Are they okay to use? Has anyone had any problems with buying them online? Can anyone recommend a…
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Help needed - First time buyer
Hi, im in Manchester, and we've just found a house in a great area and everything. The house is bank owned (due to people living in it having mortgage problems) and now is on for sale at a "guide price of £139,950" We've just gone and seen the house, it is in need of serious work, from walls to the bedrooms and toilets,…
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What does MEWS property mean?
When it says in a house ad that its a mews property?
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solicitors fees help...fees gone up somehow
Hi can someone help me, Im about to pay my solicitors fees and they have suddenly changed from what i was quoted. I was quoted £603.75 for total profession fees, Telegraphic transfer fee & VAT and the total Disbursements were supposed to be £384.00 However when the letter came today it had a whopping £1,199.75 with the…
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Deed of gift Law?
Can anyone help? Does anyone out there know whether or not a 'deed of gift' transfer of property can be contested like a will can be? Can they be investigated at all even if the solicitor that organised the deed of gift transfer was happy that my grandfather was of sound mind and wasn't forced into the transfer? Many…
