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Hip On private sale
Hi, I am buying my parents house and there has been no marketing on the property whats so ever, do i assume that this sale requires no hip. Thanks in advance Lee
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Party wall notice
Are tenants allowed to give consent to work under the party wall notice? Thanks
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Delay in concluding missives when buying a part exchanged home - in Scotland
Hi, Well the good news is that we have sold our home after approx three months on the market. The house that we are looking to buy has been part exchanged for a new build Cala home, so effectively Cala are selling it. We have made an offer that has been been verbally accepted by Cala. So far so good. It now transpires that…
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Joint tenancy question
Hoping for some advice here please.... What does it mean to have two names on a tenancy agreement? I mean legally? Does the other person named on the lease have to live there or can someone sign even if they rent somwhere else? If my income means that I won't pass a Miras test, can someone else sign as a joint tenant even…
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Problem with Where I Live
OK, this may be a long post so please bear with me and apologies if it is in the wrong place, but I posted it somewhere else and they suggested posting it here. I live in a flat in the middle of a three floor block with my OH. Last night I was woken by some rather loud music, not a problem as I knew where it was coming…
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The Estate Agent One Stop Shop
Hi all... Three years since our last attempt (the chain crashed!) we have decided to try to sell our home again. We are expecting to get around £200K for it and an estate agent has given us a fixed price sellers quote of £2250 +VAT. In addition we can get a HIP from them and completed by a local assessor, that I have been…
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Seller increases price!
Have had a local property on my Rightmove Watch List since April when it went on sale at a price I thought was a little high, £325k. However, it was sold stc within 2 weeks but do not know what the offer was. Seems the sale has fallen through this weekend and it is back on the market at £355k, a £30k increase! Is the…
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Deposit... blinds and pots/pans & burn stain
hi when we moved in to our rented accomadation it included all pots/pans etc brand new...we are now moving out next week... my question is in relation to the pans...obvioulsy after being used alot [ 5 students all cook at different times] they arent brand new ''non stick'' any more...especially the frying pan... is there…
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Probable Negative Equity - Can We Sell House?
We currently have a house with a £170,000 mortgage on it and are looking at the possibilities of putting this on the market in order to move that mortgage on to another property that would be worth say £100,000 and hence making it a cheaper monthly payment. The only thing is that the 1st valuation has come back at…
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Advice wanted on best way to ask new LA a few things!
We have seen a house we want to rent. The reason we are moving is really to get somewhere bigger but also to save a bit of money. This house is £45 less a month, bigger and in a nicer area. Great when there is a baby (imminently, as in 3 weeks!!) on her way. We really like the house, it is very large and modern but have a…
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House buying and selling advice please :D
Hi, We've chosen an estate agent to sell our house with and got a fee 1.3% but are wondering whether to go with the solicitors they have recommended. They have quoted £850+Vat for sale and £600+Vat for buying which includes HIP pack. This is for selling up to £200k and buying up to £300k. Is this about right or should we…
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Lost Building Regulations Approval and Completion Cert.
Hi everyone I cannot find my Buildings Regulations Approval and Completion Certificate in connection with a small extension I had built back in 1992. Im gonna have to pay the Planning Department £80.00 to try and find these documents as I need them fairly urgently. Im really worried Planning might not find those documents…
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letting agent in cardiff area
I have property which I need to let out. Any recommendation for good letting agent in Cardiff area as it will be fully managed. I know there is fees attached to it. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
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Problem with gas in rented house...
Good Evening, I would be very greatful for any help/advice you can give me... I will make this as short as possible... I live in a rented house, with a combi boiler in the cellar. Next to the boiler is a solid metal grate, which used to be a coal chute back in the day, which has 5 small (Coin sized) holes in a pattern. It…
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Rental Deposit question.......
How does it work? if at the end of your lease the managing agents find something wrong with the property, e.g carpets need replacing etc, do they give the landlord your deposit and thats the end of the matter or do you have to pay all replacement costs? thanks for any help Luke
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Landlord doesn't want us to decorate
I am just about to move into a new rented house. The landlord has been around a lot, and having chatted to him, he is a really nice guy, very amenable and had been looking for long-term tenants, and we were after settling somewhere so worked out well. The only thing he's against is decorating, which is something I *really*…
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Cannot get insurance quotes on new property
The house I am buying will need to have some work done. The chimney breasts need to be supported. They were removed ages ago and present owners were not aware of this. I cannot get any insurance but EA said, I could ring the sellers current insurance company and ask whether they will transfer their insurance in my name.…
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Gazumping insurance still available?
Does anyone know any providers of gazumping insurance available anymore? 'Googling' brings back news results containing such insurance, but all the links are dead as they're so old! If anyone could shed any light on this it would be much appreciated. Thanks. Stooo
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Buying a re-possession
Currently looking at a house on the open market for £169K, it sold for £249K in 2005. Any tips or advice? If I like what I see after viewing it, should I offer the asking price - it seems a bargain. What happens then? Can I be gazumped? I have a mortgage offer on the table and a 60% deposit ready.
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letting out our flat - mortgages.
We are relocating due to jobs in 5-6 weeks. Due to the current climate we were planning on letting our flat and renting a new one in Chester, with the intention of selling up in 12 - 18 months, when we have a secure contract. We have an appointment to see the bank tomorrow about changing the mortgage to buy-to-let. The…
