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World record for the most amount of viewings to reach a sale
Think I am heading for the world record. So for those ex agents, current agents and anyone who has sold a house, what was the most amount of viewings you ever had on a property (roughly) before reaching a sucessfull sale, or the most amount of fall throughs?
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Ongoing claim for unprotected tenancy deposit -urgent help needed please!
Hi everyone, I'm currently in the process of claiming my deposit back through the county court, the landlord has been ignoring all contact since we moved out 6 months ago. We never got any information about whether the deposit was protected, or why he was choosing to retain our money. We've sent a claim form, and recieved…
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interest rates
First time buyer - when will interest rates go down????? we have a 15% deposit however only want to use 10% as a deposit and 5% for furniture etc. I cant believe that nearly every bank is charging 6-7% fixed for 2 years for a 10% deposit when the BoE base rate is only 0.5%. and that only goes down by very little for a 15%…
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Damage to property and theft by Gas Alliance.
We are having gas pipes replaced in the neighbourhood by the Gas Alliance and this has lead to damage to our garden. The damage consists of the boards and corner supports being broken and also removed without our knowledge? They have acknowledged this however only after we noticed the damage days later, at no attempt prior…
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sealed bids
I was recently bidding for a repossed flat in london. The flat originally sold for 300k in 2006 the asking price was 180. I put in a offer for 210 the EA called me back and said that all bids were in now and that the top bid was 290k. The EA said theres soemthing going on here the flat is def not worth that much in total…
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Landlord breach?
Hi there, first time on this site and I have a question pertaining to my landlord and a few mistakes in our lease agreement, and failure on more than one occasion to conduct politely requested repairs. Have been living here for 7 months and it hasnt been pleasant, alot of small inconveniences and things that were neglected…
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estate agents tactics
We have been looking at houses for sale with the intention of purchasing as soon as possible, and have viewed five in the last two months. In every case the estate agent has insisted on "open viewings" whereby they tell you the time and date of viewing and other interested parties will be viewing at the same time. If that…
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Is this acceptable when selling?
So this weekend I helped my mum move house. We were out of her house by midday. We'd had confirmation of completion about 11am. We had lunch then it was a 3 hr drive to her new house but ended up being 4 with all the traffic. We arrived at her new home at 5.30pm. A strange woman was in the house and wouldn't let us in, she…
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deposit scheme
im currently in a 2 bedroom rented acommadation and have just had another baby we need to move to another house with 3 bedrooms. we paid our deposit to our landlord who put it in the government deposit scheme. we need a new deposit for another house before we move in but dont get ours back till 10 days after we move out of…
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Boundary question
hi there wonder if we could ask your thoughts on a boundary issue weve got on the house weve just purchased. we live in a road of semi detached houses, the issue is wih the house next door (the side we are NOT joined to). according tothe ordnance survey map the boundary between the two properties is exactly in the middle…
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Looking to Buy for the first time- advice needed!
Im 24 female, currently living with parents. My 2 brothers live at home, although 1 is off to uni september. We have a 6 Bedroom house but after a very large argument last wed, I want to move out. I did live away for 3 yrs while in uni and didnt want to move back home, but had no other option. I have been working part time…
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To sell or let - neither seem promising to me
Hi there, Currently renting down in Worcester, but own a mortgage flat in Falkirk (Scotland) which I have been renting out. Was renting it out to friends but they have moved on, and back in February I had a seperate agency take over the management of new tenants. Never had a lot of trust in the guy to be honest, but I got…
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Anyone used Crashpadder?
Hey all, We just signed up to crashpadder as we have a spare room and struggling a little with finances, so any financial contributions are welcome! My question really was has anyone else used it either to rent out a room or to book a room? We live in West London on the Picadilly line so good for Heathrow and Central…
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Freeholders permission for gas central heating?
My partner is applying to the freeholder of her flat for permission to install GCH. She has got a quote from National Grid and therefore is gaining permission from freeholder, myself (I live in the middle flat) and the neighbour on the ground floor. Both myself and the downstairs neighbour already have GCH installed. She…
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Dispute with Building Survey
We commissioned a full structural survey prior to buying new house. It appears that the extension at the back is in fact two extensions, (not mentioned in survey) and the flat roof has failed between the two. The survey says "The rear of the extension a flat built up felt covering with a solar reflective paint surface in…
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Would you buy an Apartment/Flat in the current climate?
I've been looking at houses in an disirable area for the past 3 months, but nothing has come on the market that I like, any thing i do like is way over my budget. Anyway, i had a quick search for apartments in Manchester City Centre and i'm quite surprised at what my budget will get me (2 bedroom, large living space etc).…
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First Time Buyer - Homebuy Direct?
Hi, I'm looking at buying my first property (currently living with parents and have been saving for some time) however on my currently salary getting a mortgage for the sort of thing I'm after in the area I want looks difficult. Looking at the different schemes available I stumbled across a few new developments of where I…
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New House - First Tasks...
Hi, I've just bought a new house as a first time buyer. Now, I notice lots of guides on buying a selling etc... but can someone do a list of what needs to be sorted out after purchase. I dont mean physically with the house, obviously that depends on the house bought. However I am referring to things like telling:-…
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can I claim tax relief when renting to son?
Ist post and very new to this!! My 21 year old is due back from uni next week- I will be charging him rent to encourage a swift search for employment (leaving him enough to allow him to get to interviews etc)- what I'd like to know is there some scheme where I can claim tax relief on this- or do people think thats a bit…
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defective title indemnity insurance
In the process of buying a house, can't believe how complicated this has become, thought hips were suppossed to make it easier? fisrt it was environmental searches now it is defective title indemnity insurance, solicitor says we need it but doesn't explain why, so before i speak to her tomorrow, what is this and why would…
