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Thirty day planning applications
Some folks in our area who are not connected with agriculture have just bought 15 acres of land, put 6 horses on it & stuck up a huge 80ft x 50ft (???) dutch barn on the plot all approved under a 30 day planning notice. Bearing in mind the size of the building is grossly oversized for half a dozen horses, it indicates to…
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Estate Agent changes fees...
Hi, After one bad experience with an extate agent, we've finally come to the end of the contract with them... So in the mean time we got round 4 other estate agents to value and state fees. Two weeks later we go into the office of the EA that we chose to be told that the fee has to be increased 'due to instructions' from…
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TDS interest rate
Am I correct in thinking that when you get your deposit returned you also get interest accrued? How can I work out what rate that is at? Our deposit is £525 and has been held for exactly 2 years. What can we expect to get back (LL has agreed to no deductions)?
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cost to sell my flat
i have just accepted an offer of 82500 on my lease hold flat in southport, and when i rang my solicitors up for a cost to sell it they quoted me £800 plus vat. Speaking to a friend he said this was an awful lot. I understand flats and lease hold properties require more work to sort out these details, but am i been charged…
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How many viewings in July?
For those still at the early stages of selling - how did July go? For us it was a total disaster, no interest at all. I get the impression from the forums that things seem to be moving for other people, so I'd be really interested to see if things have improved from the last couple of months. Our plan is to do a bit more…
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how to slow speeding traffic?
I have raised the issue of high speed rat running on our narrow residential road to my local councillor (labour on a labour council) and MP (conservative). I am particularly concerned for children who find it quite intimidating. Already they seem to be making political points of budget cuts (what else do you expect?),…
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County Court Costs for section 214
Hi guys Can someone tell me how much is a claim is for a section 214 (non payment of deposit in to a TDS)? Have done all the paperwork ready to submit but can't find anywhere how much I need to pay! Ta :)
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Insolvency case against potential Landlord - v.worried!
Due to the breakdown of my marriage, I'm in the process of trying to find a rental property for the time being. I'm a pensioner and it is years since I've rented a property so I'm finding it all rather unnerving, especially given the stressful circumstances. :( After viewing a suitable property today (at last!), I handed…
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Tenants - are you happy for your personal data to be shared ?
Tenants may want to take a look at this web site. LLs and LAs are being encouraged to upload their current ( and past ) tenants' names, addresses, DOBs , NINOs etc to a database, the purpose of which is ostensibly to alert LLs to "problem" Ts. It' s apparently the brainchild of one Paul Routledge, a LL with a portfolio of…
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Advice needed - Landlord being repossessed
Hi, I got home from work thurs evening and had letter addressed to my landlord and any other occupier. I opened it and its from the court saying an eviction order has been granted and it will take place on 24th August. My situation is I moved in on 20th may, after taking out a tenancy through a letting agency. I called the…
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'Home Condition Survey' vs. Homebuyers survey
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had heard of or had done a 'Home Condition Survey' as opposed to the Homebuyers Survey? I found the Homebuyers Survey really pointless the last time we we were going to buy a house as we had to have several other reports done afterwards. We particularly want a survey that will cover damp,…
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Termination of a tenancy by the tenant
Please can someone advise if this is correct: To terminate your tenancy, you must give a minimum of one months notice in writing to A.N. Other property rentals, the notice period is to commence from the 'tenancy commencement date', of the original tenancy agreement. So in effect one can be forced to give 2 months notice if…
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Should I have to pay for late notice?
Please can someone tell me if I have a case to refuse paying for late notice of us not renewing our tenancy? Our tenancy ends 22nd August. Letter 1 (1 June): Told to indicate whether we wish to continue, no mention of deadline, seemed casual. As we were going to stay, we didn't feel in any rush to visit the estate agency…
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Removals - hourly or daily rate?
Exchanged contracts today - at last(!) and so to removals. Which of these options would you choose: 1. Company who offers an hourly rate of £55 if move takes less than 7 hours, or flat daily rate of £495 if more than 7 hours. This includes anything up until 10pm, should it take that long! Company is member of The Guild of…
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Advice on re-housing to Council Property
I wondered if anyone knows anything about this. I am disabled and my disability is one which means I lose more mobility etc year by year. I currently am renting a house privately. I have recently had an OT assessment for home aids and the OT has said that I need to move to supported accomodation as it is no longer safe for…
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Help: What should I do???
Hi guys, After some property advice: I bought a flat in 2007 (when prices where at their peak) for £72,000 with a 10% deposit, my mortgage is £65,000 on interest only (£190 per month). It is currently rented out for £350 per month. I am renting a place myself to live in! I want a new project, and have found a great one…
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4th bedroom, dining room or small garage
Hi All, just after a bit of advice, i had a 2 bedroom house, we needed a 3rd bedroom so we got an extension with the 3rd bedroom and a downstairs seperate dining room, the 3rd bedroom is used but the seperate dining room is not as I redesigned the kitchen to include a dining table, so im considering selling the property…
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advice on mortgage
i would like some advice please on getting a mortgage for 20000. i have 160000 for a deposit but need to borrow an extra 20000. the problem i have is that on my credit file is a default from 2004 which was settled in 2004. and the other thing is i have two applications on one for a mortgage and the other a secured loan.…
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No Land Registry details
Hi all, I just wanted your opinion on this issue we have. We have had an offer accepted on a property, done the survey, searches etc and are at the stage of the solicitors confirming the land registry details so they can be passed over to us. This is the only outstanding issue before we agree a completion/exchange date,…
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First time buyer nerves!
We're first time buyers and have seen a property we really want for £279,950. The house needs complete gutting, as the owner had been living there since the 30s, and would need around £30,000-£40,000 to make it habitable. We've put in 3 offers so far (£234,950 , £242,950 & £245,950) and the estate agent has yet to get back…
