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Can the solicitors do this.....
We had a quote from the solicitors which we accepted and now they've sent their final balance through to us - its increased by £350! They've said its cos they had to take out indemnity insurances for us and some of the searches were out of date in the HIP pack, but at no point have they come to us to tell us that they've…
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Problem with rented flat please help.
I have a flat that I rent out. The flat bellow is owned by the council, and they called me today saying that their tenant is complaining of water pouring into his flat from above. My flat is fine, I went up and there was no sign of any leeking water (although it could be a pipe that is not visible. The council have…
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Sod it - Im buying!
I'm fed up with all the doom and gloom! Also fed up with paying someone else's mortgage, Ive got a good stable job, as has my partner and both our incomes are certain to rise (he's in armed forces and due promotions etc and Im on a steep career ladder in the NHS) We've just made an offer, have a 85% mortgage deal in…
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Update to solicitors dragging things out...
Just thought I'd give an update to our solicitors dragging things out... Firstly just to say that a few weeks back I got annoyed/perplexed about this - but now that's just gone, I'm not going to get stressed out about something that I've found I've got absolutely no control over whatsovever. Firstly a re-cap: we've been…
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Can anyone help
Hi, I own an apartment, I don't wish to live there myself as I now live with my partner. I am trying to rent it out and have someone interested...problem is he claims job seekers allowance and is looking for work. At the moment he lives with a friend but needs to move out. How quick is it for him to change his claim and…
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Title Deeds request.......
I can't find on the Land Registry site where to get the form to request a copy of my title deeds. :o
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When does he start to pay council tax
My son moved into a flat about 4 weeks ago. He hasnt recieved anything at all about his council tax. When would you expect to receive some paperwork about this?
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rent arrears from 8 yrs ago
im a little confused... 8 yrs ago i was in temporary accomodation and while there incurred rent arrears, i left after a few months and moved away, they than found me in 2003 and i started making regular payments... than in 2007 i was declared bankrupt, now they have contacted my mum asking for me to pay my rent arrears, i…
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house has no gas cooker fitted- is this legal?
Hi, Me and OH are looking at renting a house. we really like it, except for the fact that there are no white goods- this would obviously mean that we would need to shell out for fridges, washers etc. However, the agency told us that this includes no gas cooker- we would have to provide one! I'm sure i read somewhere that…
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'Consent to Let' - Next Steps
Just received confirmation that i am able to let out my apartment. The rent would just about cover the mortgage so hopefully i can be approved with my GF for a new mortgage as well... I was just wondering what would be peoples advice on my next steps in getting the ball rolling with letting and the appropriate route to…
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24 hour inspection
Is it usually the case that leases permit a landlord to do inspections on 24 hour notice? Is there a requirement that this provision only be exercised on a reasonable basis? I am worried my landlord might drop around every month or so which is ridiculous.
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Deposit protection and going to court
I'm moving out of a rented property at the end of this month, and based on the way I've been treated so far by the landlord, I have a feeling I'm going to have a difficult time getting all of the deposit back. Nothing is wrong with the property. Everything will be clean and tidy, as per my contract. I just have a feeling…
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PIQs
My house was put on the market before a property information questionnaire (PIQ) was required as part of a home information pack (HIP). Is it usual for a solicitor to ask for a PIQ now the house has been sold? Is this a legal requirement?
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Finding it very difficult to let at the moment
I have a property in London which has had the same tenants in there for the last three years. They are now moving. It's a good property and has always been easy to let. However, I have done more than 15 viewing now, with not much luck. It's also on EA, and they are not having much luck either. Most people seem to like it…
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Builders Pulling Out
Hi, I'm so frustrated and looking for some help! We reserved a new build with a £500 deposit 6 weeks ago. We accepted an offer on our house 5 weeks ago and everything is agreed but our buyer's mortgage is with abbey and the still don't have their mortage approval so they can't conclude missives and so we can't conclude on…
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Noting interest on a property
Hi, Just wondering whether it would be worth speaking to an EA and noting that we are interested in a particular property and to keep us updated if they get any offers etc? Our position is that our house has just come onto the market and we wouldnt be able to put an offer in until we recieve an offer on ours. Any thoughts?…
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Home Information Packs
Hi, If anybody is aware of a good thread on HIPs, please could you post a link for me? I have searched this site and found nothing of obvious use in the results. I am seeking info. with regards to costs involved, cheapest method of getting a HIP, DIY HIPs etc. Any help offered very much appreciated. Cheers, ValleyBoy
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hips whos responsible
need some help please :confused: we are in the process of buying but have just been told that the sellers searches on the hip have run out we have been sent a bill to pay for them surley its the sellers responsibility? any advice please
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Notice of disrepair served on freeholder
Anyone else done this? If so, what happened next? I gave my freeholder seven days in which to respond because he has known about these problems for the last five years and done absolutely zip about them. If, however, my freeholder ignores the Notice of Disrepair, is the next step a Letter Before Action? If I send a Letter…
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Estate agents want me to sign a form?
Hi All We have just had an offer on our home after a couple of years - which is brill. But the Estate agents want us to go n and sign a form, which will be signed in the presence of the Area Manager (the offeror will sign this also). They say it is just to confirmwe have accepted an offer, but I am worried that it may be…
