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Can i AFFORD to sell and move to US?
Ok i would be really thankful for some advice: I have 3 properties, two which have been renting out and 1 we live in, we have decided to move to the states and i want to sell up in this country but i am very confused as to what happens should i sell, i.e if i terminate the mortgage early i think i get charged is this…
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Transfer of land HELP....
hi guys my dad owns some land and is giving me a plot so i can build my own house on it... can you tell me what needs to be done to transfer the ownership of this piece of land from my dad to me? thanks guys
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EPC for rental?
We're trying to rent out the 'millstone around our neck' and have been told by a c0cksure agent that we need an EPC @ £70 to be able to rent the property out again. Is this correct? I've searched for rentals online and can't see any EPC graphs on the rental property particulars. We're slightly dubious as every other…
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Advice on capital gains tax when repatriating funds from spain
Hi all im currently in the process of selling my holiday property in spain . I would like some tips and advice on how to bring the money back to the UK paying the least amount of tax. Im also reading things that my age may affect this (im over 65) . If anyone knows anyone the specializes in this kind of thing or can give…
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Move & Save?
Hi, Has anyone used the above? I'm looking at getting rid of my existing agents (they do sod all anyway) and these guys would save me somewhere around £2k which might just take my property out of negative equity and allow me to move on with my life (own house with ex wife - long story). So far the only drawback I can see…
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Clueless about renting a room..
I've just bought my own house - and will be moving in in the next 6 weeks or so. To cover the mortgage etc i will need to rent out a room but this scares me! Firstly I have no idea how much to rent for - its a double room in a 2 bed terrace in a nice area (Sutton Coldfield in Birmingham) Its right near a train station, has…
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new tenancy agreement?
ive been renting my house out now for nearly 6 months and was wondering whether to leave the tenants on a periodic agreement which it will fall into, or should i offer them another 6 months? The tenants are great, i suppose the best thing for me is to ask them, what do you lot think?
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Lodgers can be a pain!
I have a lodger, or I should say I had one - a 19 year old girl. I let her move in without a deposit to help her out. I explained to her that it required one month's notice to end the tenancy. At the beginning of January she suddenly told me that she coudl only pay me weekly - this needed adjustments on my part but it went…
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New tenants require internet
Hi I have new tenants moving in to rent my flat and they require broadband. There is currently no active phone line so how much would it cost roughly for the line to be active for broadband only? I dont want them to use the line for phone calls as they may rack up huge bills. Is it possible to have a Data only line? The…
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Buying council houses
Hello I'd like some advice please. I have quite a bit of equity in my current property and would like to investigate the possiblity of using this to buy my mothers council house. As I understand it she would qualify for a discount on the current market value having lived there for over 10 years. The question is can I buy…
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How to find free ad to rent Cyprus apartment
I have already posted an ad on EngloCyprus website a few weeks ago after a lot of hassle to have it accepted according to their very strict rules; last thirsday a potential tenant replied and as I had to replied via their website to give the name and contact of the letting agency; they removed it completelly without…
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Building surveyor recommendations.. south east ish UK
Hi My OH and I are looking at purchasing a property in Reading, but know one we know here can remember/recommend a good surveyor.. Anyone know of one in the Berks/Bucks/Surrey/Oxon/Wilts area ? Thanks Star
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Leasehold.. when did 70+ years left become a problem with getting mortgage?
As the title can anyone give me any idea at what point the length of lease left became a problem getting a mortgage? Was in in the past few months or has it been a problem for a lot longer.
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checking utilities before exchanging contracts
my solicitor is recommending that before i exchange on a house purchase i should have the utilities checked out. the property is in good condition in a good area, and the current owners seem like a good family. having an electrician in to check the electrics, and a plumber in to check the gas, seems like an unnecessary…
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Do i need planning permission?
Before i spend the next 2 weeks going though the mountain of regulations, I thought someone may know. I plan to convert a brick out building to a garage. The outbuilding is presently detached. To make wide enough needs to be attached to the house, and made longer at the back. The front will not be in front of the house but…
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Can anyone explain rent to own properties to me?
Hi guys I live in Scarborough, and am planning my wedding, when we get married naturally we will want to have our own house. I am wanting to buy, rather than rent. I saw a billboard somewhere about "Rent to Own" Can anybody explain what these types of properties are? Does your rent buy the house off them? Please advise,…
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Leashold House v Freehold House
Hi, Should I expect there be a marked difference in price between freehold and leasehold houses? The house I really like is leasehold and I am worried by that. Should I be? What are the main differences and what if any problems could there be or information should I ask for? I already asked about ground rent and they have…
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Local council and SWW ride roughshod over homeowners
Hi guys i hope someone can give me a bit of advice to a rather stressful problem... The local council are building a small development behind our property consisting of 3 apartments. We opposed an issue with a window looking into our twin daughters bedroom, but they passed it anyway...To rub salt in the wound now Southwest…
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Private landlords
Anyone know of any website to search for private lets Ie not though a agency? Or any other tips.
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Tenancy Deposit Protection
Hi all I know a deposit has to be protected within '14 days' but within 14 days of what? I am a student and have signed a contract and paid a deposit for a house next year, starting 1st July 2010. Should the deposit be protected already or does the landlord hang onto it until July then protect it? I'm pretty sure my…
