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A few questions/opinions about rental house
I'm going to use this thread to ask a few questions and also for peoples opinions while doing my planning for a house I'm about to move in to. Please bear in mind that the house is rented so please give any advice in line with that. My first question is a typical 'guy' thing I guess....Would I be allowed to get Sky…
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Buying a repossessed property. Complete with 28 days ?!?!?! As from when???
Hey All We're in the middle of buying a repossessed property and I've been told that it has to be completed within 28 days. But 28 days as from when? I've searched all over the internet and can't find an answer to this question. Also what happens if it goes over 28 days? The bank/sellers solicitor is dragging their heels…
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Scottish Tenement Flat - Freehold or Leasehold??
Hi everyone, just after some advice on the tenure of my Scottish tenement flat. I had a home report done which states my flat is ‘Absolute Ownership’ which I think means freehold? But on checking this it seems that it’s a policy of my mortgage lender not to do mortgages on freehold flats. So im not sure how im managed to…
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Likelihood of having mortgage valuation lower than sale price?
Hi, I think I'm getting myself in a tizzy, but probably because our flat is in the process of being sold (after nearly a year on the market) and our offer has been accepted on a house we'd been watching for the same amount of time! Now, we've gone through the mortgage application and are waiting to receive the forms to…
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Help, please! Questions about conveyancing questionnaire!
Hi all, A friend of mine has recommended this site, she tells me you are all very helpful! A few weeks ago, I accepted an offer on my house and have now recieved an 'Additional Enquiries' form from my solicitor. I have a few questions, please. Firstly, there are several questions about mining subsidence, asking if the…
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3 Bed House on Mychoice Homebuy
Hi, I share a house with a work colleague and we are looking to buy a house. We'd like a 3 bed given that we occupy a seperate room each. But we're getting conflicting information about the Mychoice Homebuy scheme from different people. Can we get a 3 bed? It says that you can get one more bedroom than you require - I make…
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Landlord's queries
With the help of some inheritance, my Husband and I have purchased a second property which we are currently letting out to a relative. The property was purchased and mortgaged soley in my Husband's name as I do not work. Is it possbile and would it be beneficial for the property to be transferred soley into my name, as I…
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Resident Landlord - gas safety certificate??
Hi Guys, just a quickie. As a resident landlord (I have 2 lodgers). Do i need a gas safety certificate?? Cheers
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problems with gazumping
Ok, basically put an offer in for an repo house 4-5 weeks ago, had offer accepted completed all surveys etc. now we had mortgage approved on the property after some slight problems on the survey. We are due to exchange today (completion friday) last night 5.30 had a phone call from the estate agents that an higher offer…
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Assured Shorthold Tenancy - Am I stuck !?!?!
Hey guys, after a little advice as im really worried about ending my current rental agreement... Basically I am currently living in a private rented flat, and Im also going through the process of buying a house, which is due for completion within the next 4 weeks. I contacted my landlord to issue a months notice and his…
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renting to DSS
Hi I've been a landlord for almost 2 years. Renting out a 3 bedroom house and I rent the rooms out individually. I have 1 room free and this is the first time I have struggled to find a tenant. I've seen in the news that more and more rooms are being offered so competition is high. I have just heard from someone…
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conservatory planning question
Quick questions regarding a house prurchase we are going to make. There is a conservatory which from what i can see from the councils planning permission web site did not get approval , well doesnt appear to be listed at all. Should it show on the website ? Does it need permission? What if i hasnt and i move in am i then…
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Wish there was a name and shame letting agents!advice please...
Im moving, solely to the fact that the letting agents I rent from are complete twonks. When I first took the tenancy, the inventory was completed with me present and is so in depth, Horatio from CI himself would struggle to find anything missing. They took pictures of thr rotting window and stains on the carpet 'for…
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Had to pay a security deposit - Advice needed
Ok, as some of you know, I am going through the process of applying for a house to let. When I looked around the house, the LA let slip that the rent will be dropped 2 weeks after the date I viewed if it was still available and as parts of the house need decorating, I thought I'd cease the opportunity and offer to decorate…
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Surely this rent can't be right...
Just having a browse through the properties available in my home village, after spending 4 years in Leeds, and I've come across this. Surely £99pcm has to be a typo? It's a very sought after village, with good transport links to Leeds and Manchester!…
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Is my property freehold or leasehold?
We've certainly never paid any ground rent in 18 years! However, we are about to put house on market and on looking through the documentation we have, I seem to be looking at papers which refer to the lease. I can't see anything legal which says freehold. I looked at HM land registry and it says 'tenure:freehold' I know…
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Chapel
I am in the process of purchasing a Methodist Chapel. We know that it has to go to the top of the Church before the sale can go through. Does anyone know roughly how long this will take? Regards. NCFC4EVER
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Landlord has potential sale + viewing question
I am currently in an assured shorthold tenancy agreement for 6 months The house is also listed for sale On Friday I went back to my old house to get my items (it is a few hours away and I still own it) I informed both the Landlady and the Estate Agent of this (even though the contract says I don't have to if it is for less…
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New tenancy agreement?
Hi there, I have a tenancy agreement (I am the Landlord although new to this game!) with my tenant which is due to expire on 15th May. He wants to sign up for another six months. Do I literally just start a new tenancy agreement from the 15th May and we sign up as we did the first one? I know the first one can roll on from…
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Conveyancing quote
Got a quote from a local solicitor. Does this look resonable? It is for a sale of £101000 and purchase of £200000 Costs on Sale £550.00 VAT @ 15% £82.50 Fee for obtaining up to date copies of your deeds from the Land Registry £34.00 Identity check fee (Per name) £ 6.00 Charge for Telegraphic transfer (redemption) £34.50…
