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Is my solicitor conning me?
My Mother passed away nearly 2 years ago. Once probate had been granted we realised we needed to change the title deed of my father's house for IT purposes. I asked a local solicitor to do this. We (myself, father & brother) were sent the forms, which were duly signed & returned. It's now been 6 months and whenever I ring…
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service charges underpaid
In my service charges bill for 2010 i am asked to pay back an extra 224 pounds for the budget 2008 and 2009, because they made a mistake by charging me the service charge of a 2 beds flat instead of a 1 bed flat. The 2 beds flat are cheaper because there is no staircase to clean. Can i refuse to pay this bill or negotiate…
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bad credit - can we rent?
Due to massive money issues we have to give up our rented home and move back in with parents last year. Fast forward 6 months and I've now got myself a better paying job, and living back at home isn't really working out. I know my credit rating is terribe and OH is self employed... Will we be able to rent again? We have a…
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Rent deposit - should this have been protected?
Hi We're coming to the end of a tenancy agreement and are unclear as to whether our deposit should have been in a protected scheme. We initially started renting this property in March 2006 but our landlord changed in 2009 (the new landlord inherited the property). We were never given a new tenancy agreement and just…
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Is it worth upgrading heating to sell house?
Hi, I'm looking to put my house on the market soon, and was wondering whether I would be worth upgrading the heating before doing so? The current system is old, and although the radiators seem fine (many replaced), it is powered by an old gas boiler with pilot light. Would the investment in money, time and mess be…
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Mums House signed to me, what next?
Hi guys, Me and my parter currently live in rented accomodation, but my Mum has kindly suggested to sign her little mortgage-free terraced house over to me, on the basis that she still lives in it and uses it as her house. There are a couple of reasons for this involving previous family disputes over wills and such like…
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Follow up
A big thank you to start with for all the advice that people gave me during my saga with my LA regarding my section 21 notice. The LL rescinded on the S21 and said that we could have a new 6 month tenancy and the rent being increased which i was very happy with. I got a letter yesterday from the LA saying that the LL was…
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Arrangement fees for consent to let??
I want to rent out my property for a year due to a new job. I've written to my mortgage lender to request consent to let. They have requested additional information from me in order to calculate an arrangement fee. I currently have a fixed-rate mortgage on the property, for which I paid an arrangement fee for. Can they now…
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Building's Insurance - Share of Freehold properties
Hi. I am a first-time buyer in the process of buying a ground floor flat in a purpose-built, three apartment, Victorian building. The apartment comes with a “share of freehold” – so, as I understand it, the ownership structure means that I will be buying the apartment leasehold as well as a third share of the freehold…
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advise on section 21 please!
Hi, my partner and I have just been issued a section 21a by our landlord (we are on a rolling contract) for no specified reason (i know by law he is allowed to do this - i'm presuming its his own financial problems though)... however, I am approaching my finals exams in 3 months, exactly the time i do NOT want the rigmorol…
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Is this going to cost a fortune?
I'm moving to a new rented property. There is a gas cooker supply right by the doorway to the kitchen which i feel is quite unsafe. How much would it cost to have an electric cooker supply put in? As then I wouldnt need to have the cooker in that particular space. Pretty much this is going to be a long term rent from my…
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Buying a house with damp?
Hi, we are in the process of buying a house. The main problem the survey came back with is damp (front elevation). We made further enquiries and the house has had a damp proof course before the current owners moved in (about 12 years ago). When we had our second viewing we had both sets of parents with us, and no one…
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Buying a new house and renting my own. Confused
I have a deposit of one hundred thousand and i want to buy a house worth nearly 2 hundred thousand. I own a house at the min and my repayments on the mortgage are £320 per month, ive been told i can get nearly £500 per month renting it. What would be the best thing to do in this situation ie do i change my current mortgage…
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Security deposit doesn't cover damage caused by tenants
Hi, Some tenants have recently vacated my property and left it in a terrible state - well beyond reasonable wear and tear. The property is managed thorugh an agency and the checkout inventory paints a horrible picture - urine soaked carpets (caused by a dog), damage and scratches to walls, entire place needs cleaning,…
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Covenant Tenancy Agreement Broken
HI guys, I was hoping someone could help me. I've bought a flat with Bovis and there are 16 flats in all. We all signed an agreement not to have pets, not to put washing out etc. However, within the first 3 months of moving in one neighbour as got themselves two cats, one being a Tom which is spraying everything and is…
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Freehold passageways/small areas of land
Browsing several property auction catalogues (and inparticular the results from recent auctions), I've noticed collections of 'odd' properties being sold in very cheap job lots... The lots in question, consist of 'portfolios' of freehold passageways, pedestrian accesses and pavement areas etc, being sold freehold between…
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Fort Mill SC Real Estate
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Non Residents Landlord Scheme
While browsing this forum, I came across a thread and heard about the NRLS. I have to say this is the first I've ever heard of such a scheme. My landlord has lived in Greece since leaving this flat and renting it out to me three years ago! I pay my rent directly to my landlord through standing order. What do I do now?
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Damp/mould on outside walls in rented flat
Hi all, im new here so hope i have posted this in the correct place. I am currently renting a 1 bedroom flat and almost all of the outside walls have got black damp/mould on them. whos responciability is it to get this cleared up and pay for the damage that is has caused? The property only has single glazed windows apart…
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What should I offer?
I am a cash buyer and have found a property for £129,950 in a village in Leicestershire. Any advice on what my opening offer should be? I have read that some people offer up to 10 - 15% below the asking price - sounds a lot to me. :huh:
