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Just Had The Full Survey Back And......
Mentions a Kitchen extenssion that would have required building regulations and suggests checking the permissions. If it is found that no approvals have been obtained , then allowances will have to be made for the work to comply - Can anybody point me in the right direction of the above please? It is also mentioning an…
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HB + LL CTax Scam...
Hi All, I'm a single male, renting a self contained flatlet for £150 per week. The flatlet is aone of 4 properties within a large converted house and comprisees of 2 rooms: a front room with kitchen, and a bedroom with shower/toilet cubicle. Although my rent is very expensive, it does include all utility bills and Council…
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Tenants done a runner, small claims worth it?
Hi all. My tenants have left the property 2 months before the agreement was due to end. They have also left the place in a complete mess. One of them stupidly left a payslip with his home (parents) address on it, i cannot locate the other. How do i go about tracking the other one down? I only have his name and Driving…
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Leadehold question + EA Question
Good morning everyone, - 2 part Q here. I'm a bit of a newb when it comes to house buying in terms of LH or FH. A new property I'm looking at is LH with 723 years remaining. What implications does this have for me? Does anyone know? The EA didn't know what the annual charge was and I didn't know what she was talking about…
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Tips to make buyers want your house?
Anyone have any gems of advice?
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Question re private sale after ditching Estate Agency?
We ditched ou EA after being harassed and threatened by them to sell for less than we wanted, now a buyer has approached us privately, they previously made an offer through the EA, but it was actually our next door neighbour who ' introduced' them to the property ( they had been out to see the outside before contacting the…
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Renting - Notification fo Gas Certificate
Hi I currently rent a house with my partner. LA have been totally incompetent and unhelpful since we have moved in. Last week I had a missed call on my mobile form an unknown number. Curiosity got the better of me and I rang it back Monday to be told it was a plumber and he had the wrong number. I checked with our LA and…
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Stamp Duty
I am a FTB who bought a house for £130,000 on 26th February 2010 in NI, and so I was liable for stamp duty of £1300 to be paid by 26th March. Of course these rules were changed on 25th March. Is anyone else in this situation? Is there any approaches being made to government to refund people who bought a house between…
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Can my estate agent do this?
Hi all, sold my house to a buyer, after a few weeks of me looking for properties, I noticed out my window one day, my estate agent taking my buyer next door for a viewing as they were also on the market. Later that day I found out my buyer was now buying next door and was pulling out of my sale. All 3 parties were using…
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Flat is being sold to cash buyers due to dodgy planning?
Hi guys There is a flat being sold very cheap but only available to cash buyers as no mortgage will be secured on it as it has some problem either with planning or planning permission? Estate agent doesnt really know much himself, will be going there today and try to get more info. I am loving the flat, I have a house…
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Removals advice/recommendations Otley West Yorks
Hi, I'm looking for some recommendations for small domestic removal companies to move me from Otley (LS21) to Knaresborough (HG5). Good, quick and cheap please! Happy to consider 'Man with van' services as we haven't got all that much stuff (moving from 2 bed terrace). If anybody has any experience of local removal…
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First Offer?
Evening All. Me and my partner are on the verge of making a first offer on a house we like. My question is how do we put the offer to the EA? Would we give them a call stating the price we would like to offer or would it be best sending a letter/email detailing the price and the conditions the offer is subject to? Any…
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Conveyancing Solicitor Fareham/Portsmouth area
Any suggestions or knowledge of a good straight forward Solicitor for FTB on a house? Fareham/Portsmouth area would be great Do they tell you up front of all fees etc? Thankyou for looking
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Changed mind on putting offer on house
Hi was wondering what people think I should do. Looked on here for similar things but it's taking ages so I've started a thread hoping someone can help. I put in an offer on a house and it was rejected. The EA rang the next day and said the vendor was accepting an offer from someone else and gave me the opportunity to put…
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Right to buy mortgages
Anyone know which banks I can approach for a right to buy mortgage? All the ones I've contacted so far don't deal with them. Many thanks :o )
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Taylor Wimpey - Change to Room Layout just before exchanging
Dear all, My friend and her partner are currently buying a house from Taylor Wimpey through the Homebuy Scheme. They are a few days from exchanging and my friend has just been told by TW that the half wall that was meant to be between the kitchen and the dining area (making it an open space kitchen/diner) is now a full…
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Renting my house and using equity to buy
Had 2 EAs around so far and not liking the valuations. Need advice on releasing equity on mine, using the rent to buy another house. How does this work. My house is worth £180,000 and have a mortgage of £5,000 (could pay it off if needed to). Want to buy a house for around £170,000 so how would I do this.
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renting help ???
Hi I was just wondering wether anyone could help me out with renting a place . I have been asked for a credit rating and have been told that it will cost £180 for me and my wife . Frankly I know my credit rating is pretty rubbish and i really dont have £180 to throw away as my work isnt great at the minute. Any help…
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stamp duty when do i pay it
hi all, hope your all having a good day my solicitor is still on holiday so i have a quick question when do i pay my stamp duty on exchange or completion? also whats the best schedule for moving in a chain or 3 hubby suggests getting a van and moving out nearly everything the day before we complete and packing the few last…
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eviction
Thanks to everyone who replied
