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buying a part exchange from builder
Hi everyone, im hoping for some guidance! im considering buying a house which is owed by a builder as the previous owners have part exchanged the house for a new build with the builder. it only came on the market last week but we have been waiting for a house to come up in this area (as we previously offered on an…
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Do we have a case to sue on a failed development?
Hi A number of clients purchased in a Sri Lankan hotel development through a 'reputable' property company. A few of us expressed concern over the legitamacy of the project during the last 18 months but have been fobbed off by the property company with lame excuses. Recently they informed us that the developer had gone AWOL…
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help please with difficult landlord
hi my wife and i have moved into a private rented house. when we viewed the property, 4 weeks before we moved in, there were a few things that we agreed with the agent showing us that needed to be sorted. Namely the the electric meter was £50 in debt, the garage was 1/2 full of debris from the renovation to the house, and…
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council tax
Hello all, May be the wrong place for this. How long can a person have have someone living with them before they affect single occupancy council tax status? Or is it up to the householder to notify council? Smudger
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Property Bargain in Brighton and Hove BN3 - finders fee also available
This flat, with its many rooms, entered into from the spacious hallway, does not feel like your typical flat. This is a sunny and spacious home. The south facing lounge is exceptionally light and airy. As well as being in a central location it is remarkably peaceful and quiet. The recent refurbishment, which included the…
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jointly owning property with child
trying to resolve financial matters in seperation here. husband only wants to allow 50/50 split of equity however i need something like 60/40 to allow me to buy a smaller home for 10 year old daughter and i - my husband sees what money he gives us as mine and mine alone and does not see that it will benefit our daughter. i…
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how much you think the bank allow us to borrow?
hi there! Me and my mum would like to buy a property in London. My salary is 25k and hers is 20k. Ive been looking for a property for quite a while now and is interested in one of which asking price is 175k. We are FTB, can move quickly, about to put down 20% deposit etc. The problem is that my mum got a loan less than a…
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Thinking of buying a new house!
Hey I'm thinking of buying a new house but don't know if now is a good time because of the current financial situation, does anyone have any idea if the market will drop even further??? Thanks mikojo.com
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'Landlord' question
Hello, I just have a question about our Housing Association. Ive seen on other threads people mention that landlords cant just turn up unannounced and tell you to do different things such as gardening. Does this also apply to Housing Associations? Just wondering because we had a knock at the door early this morning and it…
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Estate Agent Commission
Hi, At what stage in the property transsaction does the estate agent become entitled to his or her commission? And how long after that is the money typically received?
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Investment opportunity that the banks won't touch
My step uncle sadly passed away earlier this year. Before he died, he was renovating a workshop in Wales with his father (my step grand father) who passed two years before him. Due to certain details in his will my step grandfather made contingencies for my uncle in his will. Long story short instead of the property…
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part exchange[
We are in the process of part-exchanging our house. Our house is currently on the market. We are hoping to move in within the next month but have still not had any survey done on our house by the building company who we part-ex with. I don't expect a survey to bring anything up but you just never know - and i really…
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Looking into buying ex-local authority flat in London
Hi All, Some advice appreciated. I'm looking to buy an ex-local authority flat in a low-rise block in London and I'm a first-time buyer. I've read online that it is a good idea to find out whether there are any scheduled works on the building - in line with the decent homes initiative councils are putting in new windows,…
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buying a house in England - advice please
Hi Sorry if this thread repeats anything similar previously - am new to this and just finding my way about! We are currently looking to buy a new home but are moving from Scotland to England (Manchester area) and have no idea about how the English system works. We have brought houses/flats here in the 'offers over' system…
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Confused tenant
I am about to come to the end of a 6 month AST. Our landlady has written to us asking if we wish to stay in the property. We do want to stay but would like to keep the contract rolling over on a month by month type basis. Unfortunately she won't allow us to do this and wants us to commit to another 6 or 12 months. This…
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Valuation Expert Needed !!
I am looking to take action against the people who I bought my house of off as they did not disclose the problems thay had with their neighbour who has an ASBO ! and now I am having the exact same problems. Before I make a claim I need to know how much to claim so I need a valuation expert in the south east area who can…
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new help need please
hello there, I am new here so will try and do things in the correct manner. My mortgage is for £78 500 with ge money I am 1 year into a 2 year fixed deal erc charge is £7000. Cut a long story short when i took the mortgage out i was earning £28k last year my partner fell pregnant and she has expressed that she wants to be…
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House Item check list
Apologies if this is already on there, but how about an item check list for all the essential items needed in your new home (not food/drink items). Please add to the list: Kettle Tea cups Plates Bowls Cooking Utensils Cutlery Saucepans Frying pan Can opener Storage jars Toaster Microwave Fridge Freezer Washing machine
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No support in situ for chimney's breast
I have just found that the removal chimney breast on the house I have put an offer has no support. Vendors do not think it is an issue and will not negotiate. EA gave me three options "do nothing, remove chimney breasts from second bedroom and bathroom and put support through roof or fit brackets but there is not a lot of…
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What surveys will I need...
I am intending to get a structural survey by a structural engineer on the property I am hoping to purchase. If you've read my other thread the property has been underpinned and I am trying to work out the structural integrity of the place. My question is would I need a homebuyer survey as well? I already have a valuation…
