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Should I try to negotiate rent down?
Hi everyone, We're currently in a rolling month-on-month rental contract on our house. It's a very nice house and we like it a lot. We'd like to sign up to stay for at least another 12 months (my other half is going to be doing an MA). Basically, the rent is not bad, but given the current climate I figured it would be…
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Is it worth improving house to sell?
I live in the North West and want to sell up and retire to the Sw. I love my house but it could benefit from improvements-ranging from general "tarting up" such as redecorating, new carpets, tidying up the garden-to more expensive projects like new central heating, new bathrooms and kitchen, new garage roof. Is it worth…
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Ending tenancy agreement
My boyfriend and I are currently renting a house. we signed a new contract in march for the year, but not long after (and as a bit of a surprise to us), in April we decided to buy a flat as we got a really good deal and interest rates we so low. we notified the letting agent as soon as possible, but our contract doesnt…
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buying a property from a relative
what would be involved in buying a house from my in-laws. would there be any legal implications?
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Effect on property value - carpet vs laminate
Hypothetically, if you took a flat with wood-effect laminate flooring throughout, and you replaced it with (cheap) carpet, what would be the effect on the value of the property? i.e. would it increase or decrease and by what sort of percentage?
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House/Flat Sharing
Hi, I'm moving down to Bristol in August, my plan is to find a house to share, both in order to save a bit of money and to meet people as I don't know anyone down there at the moment! I've been looking at gumtree and spareroom.co.uk, does anyone know of anywhere else I could/should be looking? Thanks!
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dont think deposits been protected what do i do?
As the title says I don't think my deposit has been protected and not to sure on what to do about it. Was hoping to get advice from here. My LA and LL are both not very good (i.e. took them 16 months to fix a tap!!!) and I know I have not got one piece of paperwork about my deposit, all it says on my contract and rent book…
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Getting back deposit from LA
Hi, We moved into a flat in September 2005 and paid £1,025 as a deposit, renewing the AST in Sept 2006 and 2007. Before we moved out the LA really started messing us around, gas boiler was condemned for producing CO by Transco but they just told us to open the windows as carbon monoxide was "normal" in a house with gas,…
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Risky or Reasonable Lending?
hello would appreciate some advice on our predicament we recently sold our house and moved into rented and banked £120K We also have £40K savings So we have found our dream house - it costs £350K So i work out we want a mortgage at £220K with us putting down £130K leaving us £20K savings for a rainy day I have had a quick…
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SAVA Home condition survey - any good?
Hi I have just had an offer accepted on a house and am looking to arrange a full structural survey (FSS) as the house is over 100 years old. I have to have at least a basic survey from the mortgage provider anyway, but would rather have full structural one independently. My solicitor's husband is a surveyor. I spoke to him…
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Rent house or flat??
Hello, I´m undecided on whether to rent a 2 bed house or 2 bed flat? are there any real extra costs to renting a house because in my area the price difference is minimal. many thanks
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Missing deed indemnity policy?
I have recently purchased a house and the conveyancing is currently going through my solicitor. I was told there was a missing deed and that I would require a missing deed indemnity policy. As far as I know, the missing deed is a part of land that is behind the house, outside the garden and can be used for parking. The…
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Deposit not held as bond - what does that mean for us
In June 07 we moved into private rented accommodation under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, and provided a month's rent as deposit. A while back I became employed by our landlord and all was well. Recently though the farm I work on (that he owns) is clearly beginning to falter, and I am considering finding another job while…
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Can they raise price after offer accepted?
We put an offer in on a house - it was accepted on the condition that they found somewhere to live - so they were basically saying that they aren't going to move out to please us and we shouldn't get solicitors or surveyors involved until the chain was in place. Fine. So, this was three weeks ago. Today estate agent calls…
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What would you offer?
We've seen a house im quite keen on, it came on the market yesterday at £92,950. Its a 3 bed semi in a good location. The rear garden is a good size and so are the rooms in the house, the kitchen could do with being a bit bigger but room to extend if necessary. It is only part double glazed and some of the DG needs…
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property ladder assistance for child
Hi, Can anyone tell me if it is viable for me, the father, to buy a property on an interest only mortgage, to then sell it at a later date for no profit to my daughter when she and her husband can afford it. They will be paying the interest only payments until that time, assuming it took 5 years and the recession was over,…
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Periodic Tenacy problem advice needed please
Hi , hope someone might be able to give me advice as to what my rights might be on this matter. We are ending our tenacy on 15th July and gave our notice on the 10th June. Our letting agents have changed hands during the period of us renting. A letter we have from the 1st agents states we must give 31days notice to end the…
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First time buyer - to buy or not to buy - plus mortgage enquiries
Hi all, I am new to this forum. Firstly thank you for reading this thread. Anyone with similar experience is welcome to share and help is very much appreciated! My husband and I are first time buyers. My basic salary + allowance is 26k a year. My husband is a full time Phd student with funding- 1400 tax free per month (…
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Fire alarm
The fire alarm was set of, not by cooking but steam from the shower in the bathroom. Should fire alarms be set of by steam/or could the alarm be the wrong type. regards, garcon6
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End of tenancy cleaning
Hi all, am trying to get an idea of what is a reasonable cost for an end of tenancy cleaning service for a 2 bed flat - can anyone advise? I'm looking to get the whole place thoroughly cleaned including oven and carpets. I'm based in the south east (outside London). Has anyone used professional cleaners at the end of a…
