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epc
Morning all I need an EPC done, and searched on google but what do I look for to know if they are genuine?? I also searched on my local council but nothing came up. TIA
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Rent your house abroad?
I know all the usual companies that advertise on the web to rent my villa. I'm looking for a site that can supply a website and booking system so i can take credit card payments. I know from Martin the value of offering chargeback/S75 of the consumer credit act!!! Has anyone heard of VIPvillas.com? they are offering a…
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Defining habitable
Hi all, Hope you're all fine and dandy :) Quick question. I have had my eye on a property, which looks like it is falling through a second sale. I've spoken to the vendor, they have told me that the sale is falling through as the current buyer was rejected the funds due to the property being unhabitable with the kitchen. I…
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Right to buy in scotland, rules?
i am looking for a online list of the rules to the right to buy in scotland my problem is i can get a private loan from a relative to buy half my grandparents house but can thay legaly put me on the lease as one of the owners if i moved in with them, Because i do not want to end up haveing to pay the discount back if thay…
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Is property a wise investment for me??
Hi, Looking for some advice on where my path of possible property investment should lead! I will spell out my current situation with a basic financial breakdown. Home owner with mortgage of £35,000 to pay over the next 12 years. House value £170,000. Inherited £115,000. No outstanding loans. Married with 2 kids, 13&7. I…
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Valuation less than negotiated purchase price
Hi I'm about to have my mortgage finalised on a property, but the valuation has come in at £50K below the agreed price. The original asking price was £30k more than we've settled on, so there has been some negotiation already. Based on what I think the property is worth, the valuation is too low, but the lender evidently…
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It finally happened
I cant believe it but we finally exchnged on friday with completion in 4weeks. I tried to find my original posts but don't know how to do that!!! At many points along the way I really didnt think it was going to happen with the sellers pulling out twice and then their solicitor threatening to on the morning of…
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no newspaper advertising
hi my estate agent doesnt go in the local rag property section each week and i`m wondering what people think of internet only and office and mail outs am i missing out . i say this as we have dropped our price by 25000 since first going on the market but after first 2 weeks with him it is quieter than higher price have i…
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Help for landlord please
I currently have a flat let, fully managed by an agent, but the tenant has given notice to leave (after nearly 2 years, so not too bad). I pay 13%+VAT to the agent. This doesn't seem particularly out of line with other agents in the area. Given I'll need a new tenant anyway, I'm looking at options, eg 1. continue with…
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Will we have a phone number? (Weird Queston!)
Moving into a new build property this month and wanted to sign up to Sky before we do so they can install asap, however they need our landline number to arrange it all :confused: The property is a new build with a phone line going to the building. How would we find out or number though? We havent signed up for line rental…
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How to find a decent builder?
Hello, We've found a property we're interested in, it would need some walls knocking down and an extension adding. Before even considering putting in an offer, we want to get some indication of costs involved/feasibility/etc. Ideally I'd get a recommendation from someone we know who has used a builder, but we don't…
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Notice to Quit - Periodic Agreement - Advice needed
Hi, At the end of our Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement, our estate agent sent us a letter to renew our contract on a monthly basis. It stated in the letter that we must give 2 months notice to quit, however I read somewhere that the law over-rides this and only one month is required, is someone able to confirm if this…
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FENSA certs
Hello We are in the stages of selling, signed and sent back the mortgage offer,thought everything would be ok for us to move next friday and now the buyers solicitors have come back with even more questions that we have already answered namely about our fensa cert for the windows. We had our first lot of windows installed…
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Renting a place, paying 6 months in advance?
Hi. Ive recently been looking for a place to rent out & found the one im looking for. However because im currently unemployed (been busy renovating my current house that i own, another story) the estate agent wants the full 6 months rent upfront in advance & ive agreed to do this. I am wondering though if this is a good…
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SELLING, when do i contact a solicitor
Im just about to put my house on the market, for sale, and as such this is the first time for me (selling). I have applied for my HIP online, currently negotiating rates with the estate agent but what is the best time to contact a solicitor? Is it best practice to wait until i accept an offer or get one on board before…
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Advice appreciated about letting agent
Good afternoon.. My daughter and her partner found a studio flat they liked with the Property shop, They paid a holding fee of £200 and was told they needed a guarantor and a credit check. Her grandmother said she would stand as guarantor and filled in forms and took a form to Natwest so they could fill it in to say the…
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Moving out....decreasing rent for new tenants!
We rent a property through an estate agents at £750 per month. We have just handed in our notice to move out. They have started advertising the property but is up for £695 per month. I find it quite cheeky that we have been paying £55 extra per month. Is there anything I can do?
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Dispute and Tenancy in Common
If 3 people enter into a tenancy in common agreement, and then 2 of the parties subsequently leave the property to live elsewhere, but continue to pay the mortgage, who is liable for all the bills/council tax/etc? Would it be the sole remaining occupant? Also, can the two parties who leave the property force the sale of…
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no gas and cess pit - what does that mean to me?
Hi, As I may lose the house I'm after, I'm looking at other possibilities. One house has no gas, but I don't want to have to use electricity for my heating, so I'm thinking oil??? The other bit is cess pit, does anyone have one and what do you have to do? Thanks GW
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Can you renew a lease within 2 years?
Hi, I have a leasehold property and would like to renew the lease. Everywhere I have read says that you have to have been in the property 2 years before you can renew. Just wondered if this is a hard and fast rule or at the management company's discretion, Much Appreciated Andy
