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New Builds
Is there such a thing as a standard percentage mark-up that builders put on new builds. If it helps any I am looking at a Barrat built home advertised at 240k. The development is still in its early stages however I won't be looking to buy until it is probably half way through the development.
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Offers in the region of...? Where, what, how?
I am trying to buy a house that was on last autumn at £485K. Then came down to £475K with another agent this spring. It is now with another agent at OIRO (offers in the region of) £400K. £400,500 has been turned down with the agent saying, "If you offer more we might have more idea of what the vendor is after." (Hmmm.) Can…
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Questions to ask when viewing a property to buy
Hi, this is a little premature but I would like to be armed with the "right" questions to ask an estate agent and the sellers when viewing a property to buy so any advice would be most appreciated. Apologies is this has already been done to death and please post a link to a previous thread if this has already been covered…
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No Dss what does mean?
After a relationship breakdown I am looking to rent a house for me and my daughter, I have seen in an advert NO DSS, I work part time, and in a position to possibly pay 3 months rent in advance, but i will be claiming housing benefit, does NO DSS mean they won't consider you if your not working , or if you are claiming…
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Urgent help - deadline 3pm Wed
MSE’s I am writing under a different name, as I believe the EAs are monitoring, so am generalising the amounts so they can’t use the info to identify. Situ: - Unfortunately dad is being a stubborn butttt and is believing this property is the house of his dreams to live in before going into a retirement home. It has local…
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I want a quick sale but am nervous
Hi there Can anyone help me? I have had a leasehold mortgage since 1999 in a 2 bed flat in a council building. I really want to move now so that i can have a house as i have a young child and would a garden. I know other people in the area who have the same sort of council leasehold ageement and their flats have been on…
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To buy parents house? Hmm....
Hello I'm new here and could do with some advice. Me and my partner are actively saving for a deposit on a house. BUT my parents have offered us an interesting proposition.... Currently we are renting a coach house in Stratford upon Avon (where my partner grew up) as some might be aware, Stratford is a very sought after…
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Help - need to recover some rent arrears
Looking for a bit of advise. Had a terrible year with bad tenants with the properties we rent out. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a solicitor that they have had dealings with to try and process claims with these ex tenants. Ideally a no win no fee deal would be good but there are so many companies out there I…
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Buyer Incentives
Are all these just a con? Dont want to tar em all with the same brush as i dont honestly no, but on the evidence ive seen there a joke. The worst ive seen so far was sent to me today. The property been on the market for a while at 140,000 and today they introduced a 5% deposit incentive. At closer inspection the house was…
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Bungaroosh
Bungaroosh.......not a proper build or is it....can someone explain !!!
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A complicated one...
My parents in law friends are looking at selling their london home. They are a low income family (one child at school so they get working tax credits) as one parent works the other parent does not work and is on minimum disablity payment. They have no mortgage which means they could sell their house for £300000. They are…
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Sale completion thank you to estate agents?
I was very impressed with the sale of my property within FOUR days to a cash buyer. The estate agents were fantastic and adviced me to stick to full price and as such an extra 10K. I know they are getting paid but I would like to give them a thank you gift on completion date. I am thinking of sending flowers, chocs and a…
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Survey - who pays?
I'm in the process of selling my share of a Shared Ownership property. The other owner (a housing assoc) has said that i need to pay for a valuation survey by RICS to ensure that the offer i have accepted on the property is fair. I know you need a survey when buying a house, but do I need to get one when selling? Surely…
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Boiler Service - Responsibility of Landlord or Tenant ?
Hi All, I have a tenant moving into my flat in a few weeks, just wanted to check who's responsibility the servicing of the boiler is (annual service). Regards English Desi
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Am I a FTB'er?
I have brought a house before, - sold it, 3 years ago, - now I rent. When I buy again, obviously I am in no chain, - so am I FTB'er? Can I apply for financial products which are aimed at FTB'ers?
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ird homes withholding deposit
I rented a flat in Edinburgh from IRD Homes. I paid my rent on time paid my bills and left in the flat in good repair. The flat was inpected by the Edinburgh manager of IRD Homes the were no issues at the time of inpection. I waited for my deposit and contacted the IRDs Edinburgh manager when it didnt arrive. He told me he…
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wonder what this is doing to house prices
i wonder what this guy is trying to hide, also wonder what damage is happening to surrounding properties http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-11211538
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How Much Longer....!
Hi all! :-) I am buying a 2 bed apartment - offer accepted 10th August. The story so far is that mortgage approved with the Post Office. My solicitor requested £200 for searches which I paid yesterday. He has sent me a letter saying he's recieved confirmation of my mortgage offer from PO. Spoke with EA yesterday who…
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3 Weeks & 4 days still waiting Building Survey Report
Hi, how long does it take for a charted surveyor to produce a written Building Survey report on a 3 bedroom semi detached house? Week 1, Friday 13 August 2010 a building survey was performed by a charted surveyor. 2 weeks later still no contact from surveyor, so I phoned and left message, 2 days later I got an email…
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Rental disrepair enviromental health
I wondered if anyone had any advice..... I have rented for nearly a year in this property. It has rising damp and damp through all the walls, single glazed drafty sash windows and an old front door with holes in it,paint flaking off the ceiling dropping onto our work surfaces in the kitchen, a debateble legal bannister on…
