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Periodic Inspection Report
I lease a house and I have recently had a Periodic Inspection Report completed. I am a little confused reading it, the report outlines some minor issues for improvement, however should it state overall if the electrics of the house are satisfactory or unsatisfactory? Thanks in advance.
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seller hasn't done a HIP
hi all wonder if you've got any advise for this scenario, we are purchasing a house from a private seller we saw his house was for sale as he had a homemade for sale sign in the garden with his mobile number on, so thats how we arranged the viewing etc. we are now progressing and we have asked for the HIP and he says he…
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Capital Gains Tax for Armed Forces
Hi, I am about to sell a property I have owned for 20 yrs. I have lived in it for 8yrs and let it for 12yrs. This is my only property and have let it due to being in the Armed Forces and being on the move all over the country. Can anyone help with the rules on Capital Gains Tax. Would I have to pay this tax if I sold the…
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Can someone look at my rightmove ad?
House has just gone on rightmove this morning, any tips or opinions would be great http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-15383430.html
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Indemnity Policy to Cover Undervaluation
I'm in the process of purchasing a house the has been refurbished by a developer. The developer purchased the house for £85,000 7 months ago and my agreed purchase price is £116,000, an increase of approx. 36%. I believe the developer purchased the house from an elderly couple that wanted to move to a bungalow. The house…
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Where to rent outside london.
Me and my wife I looking to move out of London, we currently paying £500 for 1 bedroom flat in East London with 2 children (2yr old boy and 3month old girl). We both hate london and are looking to move somewhere that we can get a 2-3 Bedroom House/Cottage/Bunglow for £500-£650 pcm, as we are saving for a deposit and do not…
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House purchase goes wrong
We completed on a property recently which had suffered a pipe burst in the attic during the "big freeze" in January, which caused several thousand pounds of damage to the interior. The vendor claimed on his insurance, commenced works, and assured all parties that the monies remaining from the insurance claim would pass to…
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Selling Flat - Costs involved?
Hi all, we are putting our 3 bed flat on the market soon, but i wanted to check i have everything covered. We have had 3 agents out to value it, we have decided which one we are going with. Their sales fee is £1400+vat HIP - there are two online suppliers that have decent reviews, that a few frinds have used, thats £250inc…
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loft insulation
The daughter has just moved into a farm cottage - private let on short assured tenancy - and there is no insulation at all in the loft. It's a stone built cottage on top of a hill and will be cold in winter . I know you can have this done free of charge , but where ? Who do we ask ? We're in Scotland.
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Pet friendly accommodation?
Recently my wife and I (who are both dog lovers and landlords) have been thinking that we may be guilty of being a bit hypocritical so are thinking about changing our ways and allowing tenants to keep pets. However we would want to charge a premium, not to make additional profit, just enough to compensate us for any…
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Offer...Is it genuine??
I am wondering if I can get some advice here please. I am new to this buying houses lark and am consequently a first time buyer. I put an offer on a house and it was rejected, which to be honest, I was expecting. I didn't put in another offer as I told the EA that I had to chat things over with the other half. Trying to…
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solicitor problems
Help me please. I am at my wits end. This is very detailed but I will cut a long story short. We have been trying to buy our housing association house through right to acquire. We received a valuation and agreed to buy in September 09, secured a mortgage and instructed a solicitor. We left the solicitor and HA to do their…
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2010 more buyers or sellers poll
Hi guys, Just out of curiosity I am wondering how the market is looking like in 2010 regards to how many buyers we have out there, compared to how many sellers? In my case I am both, looking to sell and buy. Please feel free to post your position......
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Surveyor recommendations is Reading, Berkshire area?
I have recently had an offer accepted for a 2-bed mid-terrace house (built in 1958, I believe). I am going through Alliance & Leicester for my mortgage and they have a refundable valuation, but want £460 more just for a home buyer's survey, which appears a little steep. Does anyone have any recommendations for a surveyor…
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When did you get your first viewing
Hi there My house has been on the market for 2 weeks and I havent have a single viewing yet! Is this normal? or just the market at the moment I have heard that things have gone quiet until the election in may. When did you get your first viewing?
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Valuation - problem or not?
Hi all I'm after some advice. We have offered £242,500 for a property. it's an old property thats been done up with a really nice makeover. We really want to buy. We've had the valuation survey results back and they have valued the property at £242k. It seems strange that there is a minor difference here - i could…
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Preparing a Home Information Pack HIP without an EPC
Hi, I want to prepare a HIP. I want the cheapest method obviously but want it fully compliant. I want to use a search company to take the hassle out of things. I have a family member who will do the EPC for free. I have been searching google to find a company to do provide me a HIP minus the EPC but cannot find anyone.…
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Long distance removal costs
Hi all, I am moving from Scotland to the Somerset in 2 weeks, all a very last minute move but unavoidable. I have all the furniture a normal 2 bed flat has so could possibly do it myself but it would mean driving down and back, a distance of 400 miles each way, possibly twice because I'm not sure it would all fit in a…
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Subsidence Concerns
We are in the process of buying a house - well we have had an offer (the ful asking price) accepted. The house is in our perfect area and a very good price - it is probate and 3 other people also offered on it on the same day - They had an open house viewing the day. Anyway they went with our offer as we are first time…
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harrassment....?
Quick question... if i call the landlord with regards to their tenants who live next door, can they claim i am harrassing them?
