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Real Estate Investment Dilemma
Is real estate is still a great investment, I'm skeptical given the current environment. It might be 4-6 years before prices rebound and the markets re-favors the seller. I have seen many places like the SF bay area, where several pricey homes are getting raffled off because sales are far and few between. My wife bought a…
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Renting, New house, what to organise and sort out.
Hi forum, Just moved in to a house in north London with some work friends and trying to get everything in order, but thought I would check the forum to see if there was a full list of thing to do/check/sign up to, for people new in an area, or if we can create one now. So far, 1. Checked all meters and will use uswitch.com…
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Fell sick..just discovered LL doesnt have permission to let property
we rented our property through a large and what we assume are a fairly reputable letting agent, we asked if the LL had permission to let the property and were assured that he did..he is in Dubai but plans to return to live in the property at some point..however today..dont know why..but I actually phoned the LA and asked…
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Issues with property management company
Hi all... Hoping to pick your brains on something... here goes.. I live in an apartment block which is owned, managed, maintained by a property management company.... Not an individual... we have various problems with regards to security and maintenance on the site and before i approach the management company I want to…
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How long does it take to exchange & complete on New build?
I know this question is like asking how long is a piece of string? I am just buying a new build which is already to move in. The solicitor has now got our mortgage offer letter so just need to exchange and complete, does anybody know how long this will take? As I need to move out of my rented by the end of the month!!
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Renting: How big is a double room?
I've been shown rooms by letting agents that have been described as 'doubles'. To put it politely, I think they're stretching the truth. Does anyone know if there are regulations governing the minimum room sizes for rental properties and if so what they are (i.e. a small double is x' by y', a single is a' by b' etc.).…
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Holiday home purchase
Hi, My partner and I are considering buying a holiday home/caravan on a park site. We are looking to live their almost permentley (aside from the couple of weeks/months the park is closed.) Has anyone done this or know any who has at all? Want to cover all options before settling on a place etc. Hope this is in the right…
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House Sale hold up - Court of Protection?
2 months ago I received an offer on my house which I have accepted and the buyer is pushing for a late June move. I subsequently made an offer on a house (private sale) which was vacated as the owner - an old lady - had moved into a care home. A friend of mine knew the daughter and she informed me that the house was just…
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shocking electrics who,s problem ??
Having starting recieving "mild" shocks when taking a shower we called in an electrician who told us it was wired up wrong and bypassed the fusebox .on futher inspection the extention is slaved off socket points as well as the cooker. A fire waiting to happen !! Ll is aware but does nothing . Is there any organization that…
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London area information website?
A little while ago someone on these boards posted a link to fab site that used various sources of information pull together descriptions of different areas of London (described, for example, whether an area tended to be young professionals or families with grown-up children). Of course being a fool I didn't bookmark it and…
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Getting back my deposit from landlord
Hi all Is there anyone out there that could explain where I stand on getting my deposit back from my landlord? I moved into the flat 4 years ago. My friend lived in the flat previously and she told the landlady I was interested in renting it when whe left. I spoke with the landlord over the phone and we agreed that I could…
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Deposit back if change your mind?
Hi all, We were interested in flat to rent, so we paid 500 GBP to Martin & Co. (Canterbury) for deposit and referencing. We were accepted but after we've seen the tenancy agree and found out about plenty of hidden costs we changed our mind. Now the letting agency doesn't seem to be willing to pay us back the deposit of 250…
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keeping ownership of a home but owning it through a third party
hello.this is complicated so please bear with it i own a home 50/50 with somebody else but i do not live there,have never lived there and have no dealings with the house.. i have seriously fallen out with the other person who owns the property with me.in fact they have tried to blackmail me over the selling of the house.…
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repossession
HI We are in the process of having our home repossessed due to mis selling of PPI, loss of job through ill health and arrears on secured laon(Picture Financial) who are repossessing. We are looking into private rent but do not have deposit/bond or up front fees. I am off work due to ill health and on incapacity benefit and…
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Going from AST to rolling tenancy?
We're coming into month 4 of a 6 month AST, so expect to be getting new agreements anytime now. The problem is, the house isn't quite working for us - the main issue being that husband is disabled and access etc around the property isn't as good for him as we first thought, especially considering a couple of new…
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Council tax and water rate in new home
When do you start paying council & water rate in your new home? Is it on completion day even if you do not plan to move for another month? I read you do not have to pay council tax if the house is empty.
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Buying my first House
Hi All, I am buying first home with my wife and my little one, we hopefully going to exchange contract on Thursday and probably complete 10 days later. Any advice or any thing I should do from now .. all comments welcome
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The best way of evaluating a new area?
On a separate thread I am looking in to how to help someone with a possible SO home purchase. He is willing to move almost anywhere but now we are getting into the detail the realisation is kicking in that what looks OK on the PC may in real life NOT be OK. I know there is Upmystreet but how else can you get a feel of…
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urgent advice: Whos lying "ownhome"
Hello I applied through joseph rowntree at first and then they lost my application and then applied through my4walls. After 8 weeks wait I send email to places for people and their responce was That they dont accept applications from other housing assosiations. The information those associations given me was incorrect and…
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flat getting valued today..
My flat is getting valued today by an EA and I'm scared. sounds pathetic I know but I have been here 6 years and the thought of selling my home terrifies me :(
