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Need some advice re renting
I need some advice please Me and my fiance are wanting to move in together in to a rented house. At the moment i rent my house through an estate agents and my fiance has a house with a mortage on it. My fiance owes 120k of debt including the mortage which is 30k, he has go this credit file as he wants to sort out the…
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question regading damaged carpet
hello all, i live in a student house in cardiff managed by 2let2. last night my friend who was over dropped a cigarette into a bin, the plastic bag inside the bin caught fire and has now left black melt marks on the carpet. not too damaged at all but damaged none the less. now 1 of my housemates has seen fit to ring 2let2…
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Solicitors in Bromley
Friends I am a FTB and buying a property in Bromley, Kent. Could someone recommend me a good solicitor. I've done some searches and seen that price wise Tinklin Springall Solicitors are cheapest as they say they don't charge for activities like: · acting for the Lender on your mortgage · telephone calls, postage, petty…
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building survey-original victorian timbers roof structure "seriously defective"
we would really appreciate any advice/comments - we have just had a building survey states roof structure "seriously defective"-origin report back which states that the roof structure is " seriously defective ". The report states that "the timber rafters are mainly original ( victorian roundish timbers ) and that the…
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Short term tenancy
Hello, I have tenant who is looking to move in immediately. I have done the basic checks. However, I want to let it out on a 3/6 month basis first. I want to see that the person pays regularly and he is a good person. When it comes to tenancy agreements, do different rules apply to a 3 month or 6 month tenancy agreement,…
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Waiting to pick up the keys... argh !!!! I'm dying here !!!
Hi all, Just hoping you can get me out of my anxiety state:confused: I am waiting to pick up the keys of my 1st house and I am dying of anxiety !!! We used a CHAPS, early morning, according to our solicitor, money just came in and now it should be passed to the other solicitor, etc, etc. I chose to do all today as we are…
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Moving into rented whilst my house is on the market
Hello everyone - I was just hoping for a bit of advice from people who might have moved into rented accomodation whilst still selling a house. I'll be moving in with my OH, and we want to rent somewhere for a while whilst my house is still on the market (hers sold last week), then we'll be looking to buy. I've looked at my…
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a question about a council property
i live in a small street with only 21 houses the old edwardian terraced type ,we dont have any front gardens and the front doors open on to the street , the property next door to us is being used by the council as temporary housing for families on the housing list ,well the tenants that have been there for a few months…
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would you?
can I ask a question of the landlords on here please. If some one that you either knew or knew of, Asked you could they rent a flat from you for 6 months, But they wanted to use it for PhD students from husbands work, but they would be going in every day to cook dinner/clean etc, what would be your reaction? And it goes…
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Such a shame.......
Although still saving for a deposit i do Rightmove searches all the time to maintain motivation! :j Just found a 2 bedroom terrace house, in my desired area. With brand new kitchen! For 75k. From the pictures, stuff is strewn around a bit, so i think it could be repossession although nothing is stated. The last one that…
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Quick question about right move
I have seen properties listed on right move as 'Premium lisiting' What is this? Is it worth while? I was thinking of asking our EA to put ours on as a premium listing. Thanks for reading.
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Would we be mad to buy?
I am sure house prices have further to fall, hence my question. Its a personal decision so I've given quite a lot of information... We earn 35K each have a £35k deposit and have found a three bed semi, OK area, near parents & the station which we think we could get for £165k. It needs stuff doingbut the plan is to live…
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What to market my property at?
Hi, We've had agents around to value our property, obviously without knowing the area and the house you can't give any direct help, but given the following valuations does anyone have any advice at where they would look to pitch the house - both the price to market it at, and the price to expect? The agents suggested the…
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Survey Back - help needed with what to do next
Hi Guys The survey came back on the property that we are in the process of buying but there are a couple of things on it that need to be addressed. What do people normally do in this circumstance? I was proposing on telling the vendor that I will need access to the property again so that I can obtained quotes for the items…
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Housemate Problems?
Hey Guys, Wonder if you could lend some advice on a problem I have. Last month we rented a room out to a flatmate, it started to go great and we got on well then we relieased that more a less she was having people round all the time and sleeping here. We raised the issue and she agreed that she would calm down, after a…
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how much to bid for repo?
hi all sorry if this thredd has been exhausted i have searched and looked where running horse has put links (thankyou) We are interested in buying a repo for btl, but have no experience in pitching a bid do you do asking price below? above?? apparently 20 people are viewing house!:confused: thanks
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How serious is this
Hi, I live in rented accom. I was just looking through the house paper work when I found direct debits forms (with name address sort code and bank address on) for last years tenants. Have my landlords broke the law? and How can I stop this happening with my paperwork? Can I request it's destroyed in front of me when I…
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Anyone else a FTB at the moment?
This weekend we had our offer accepted on a property that is absolutely perfect for us. We are paying 230k which is 20k lower than the original asking price :j, thankfully we are able to afford to move into our 'forever' home and can skip the starter home stage. We had our mortgage fully approved over the phone last night…
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Rental values
Hello All Firstly, I apologise if this thread has been posted in the wrong place or this topic has been talked to death but I'd appreciate any input. We are about to decide whether to put our house up for sale and risk loosing a good tenant or continue letting for the next 2/3 years. I think we all know what way the sale…
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Ground floor flat owner - What are my rights?
Hi all, My mother owns a ground floor flat and water is leaking in through her ceiling from the flat above. It has been leaking for about 4-5days now and the ceiling is sagging, and turning black with mould. The management company (who charge £70 per month!!!) are refusing to do anything. The flat above is let out and the…
