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What percentage does end of terrace add to a value?
Just wondering roughly what would be the premium on an end of terrace property which is identical to the mid terraces. Any opinions would be gratefully received.
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Doesnt remortgaging cost you more in long run?
Just thinking... most people remortgage when their fixed term is up.. but doesnt this end up costing you more as the first few years you are mostly just paying off interest so the amount you owe will never go down if you never get past the first few years of the loan?? :confused:
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HIP query
Hi, I have had an offer accpeted on a property and am currently at the stage of having the survey done. I have just read elsewhere on MSE that any searches that are in the HIP will need to be redone if they are over 3 months old. I have a copy of the HIP and it was complied on 20/03/09. My question is, will these searches…
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Probate selling query
Hello, I inherited a house which I would like to move into. In the case of Probate, does the house sold have to be the one inherited or can I nominate my current house as the probate sale? (Neither house is of a value to attract Inheritance Tax, and I am the sole inheritor). Any advice welcomed. I find this a confusing…
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Notice to quit help
Hiya everyone, This is my first post on here so i hope im doing this correctly. I was just wondering if someone can help, on a shorthold tenancy agreement, do i have to give notice to move out when the tenancy is expiring, my current estate agents are saying i have to give 2 months but there is nothing that i can see in my…
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Apartment or Semi or Det?
We are First time buyers and are getting different advice from friends about the different types of houses. We have seen a few houses of various types and different areas. And once inside the building all of them seem the same. From a living and investment point of view which is the better - Detached or Semi-detached or…
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flats vs Houses
Are flats that hard to sell on later on and why is it as a general thing that a flat seems to be almost the same value as a house for the same number of bedrooms? thanks will
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Where to buy in Cleethorpes?
where to buy in cleethorpes? Any suggestions please! thanks Will
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planning permission
our neighbours informed us a couple of weeks ago that they are having a single story extension on the back of the house, this was purely by chance we found out ( my parents had gone round there to ask them something).anyway my parents were told that the builders were going to be there in about 5 weeks, though the extension…
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housing and bad neighbours
Hello there (newbie alert) :j I have just come across this website and i hope someone may have some advice with regards to my current situation. I am currently living in a council house with my 2 children, we moved in around 1 year ago and there has been alot of problems with one family down our street and there relatives…
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Solicitor suing for incomplete remortgage
Mortgage broker I had used before called me at the height of the old property bubble and asked if I had any properties needing remortgaged i.e fixed deals running out etc I said I thought I had one which I could remortgage as long as I did not have any redemption penalties, they went ahead and got me an offer. I decided…
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Gifted deposits - First Time Buyer
Hi, I have been lucky enough to inherit some money and would like to buy a house now the market is down. I have a 10% deposit but know mortgage lenders (and to get the better rates) they are considering 15% and above. Does anyone have any comments/experience on gifted deposits? Im not entirely sure how they work but think…
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How many people renegotiate estate agents fees?
I have had valuations and was wondering in practice how many of you succesfully renegotiate the fees? My preferred agent is of course the most expensive. (They are 1.5% of the sale btw)
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Renting a property in joint names...
I wonder if someone could please offer some advice? I am considering renting a property with my partner. However, my partner has bad debts, and a very poor credit rating. Firstly, how will my partner's bad credit rating affect us both being able to rent somewhere. He does not have a CCJ nor ever declared bankruptcy. I…
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Good estate agents near Truro? Any recommendations?
As the title says, does anyone know any good estate agents in Cornwall, specifically covering the Truro area? I have to sell a property down there, and I have no clue who are good or bad! Many thanks for any suggestions....
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Should I keep the money?
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Valuation of house contents - reaasonable fee
I have to get the contents of a house valued, as I am executor for a Will. I have managed to get a quote from one firm of £675 + vat, which seems a bit high to me (although they say they do a lot of valuations for IF forms and IHT etc., and seem very reputable). What would people expect to pay for this sort service? I…
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Buying a house without planning permission
We are currently considering making an offer on a house. It is a repossession and as such I have been doing some digging. I have found out that planning permission has been applied for and granted on two extensions that have been built, but after speaking to Building Regs it appears that the main body of the house was…
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Buyers sol considers our lease to be defected
Just got off the phone with my sol. Basically she has had a very lengthy letter from buyers sols saying that our lease (125 year from local council with £50 annual rent) he considers to be defected due to a clause in there which states that the council have the right to review the annual rent every 25 years. He says that…
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Shared partnerships
Hi My outlaws live in france and are seeking to buy a property in the uk. Just a small bolthole so when they come and visit they don't have to stay at ours on peoples sofas etc. They have seen a flat for 76k under a shared owner ship scheme. Now they have understand the basic principal that you own half and some else owns…
