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Variation of Deed
Following on from my saga of trying to buy the shared freehold flat which the vendor thought didn't have to have a lease: His solicitor has now informed him that there must be a lease. The title and register documents outlined the wrong flat The loft conversion making it a two storey flat is not mentioned on the Land Reg…
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Building regulation amendments re chimney projections
Hello We have just been handed a section 20 notice by our management agent in relation to ensuring the stability of a chimney breast in our building. We live in a Victorian house that was coverted into two flats, some 20 years ago. My flat was thoroughly modernised in 2003/2004 by the current freeholder and overseen by the…
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Dont really know what to do
Hello everyone. Our house went up on the market at 135k, didnt get any viewings, reduced the price to 120k, had one viewing that amounted to nothing, changed estate agent who put it up for 119k and still no viewings with the new agent. The agent is advising that we put the price down again to 110k. No problem with putting…
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Landlord refusing to allow us to paint
We live in a rented property that has every room painted bright white. We've been here for 6 months and plan to stay for a further three years. As we intend to stay for a number of years, we are keen to make the place look a bit more personal. We asked the letting agents if they could ask the LL if we could paint some…
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Cash buyer for ours but no place to buy!
We are in a poop situation - area where we want to buy there is little for what we want in the price range. Accepted offer on our place by a cash buyer - taken a 5k hit. Stuck -they want to move in soon and we dont have anywhere to go. Not keen on moving into rented. Should we pull out for cash buyer?
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Should I market my house at a price under 2006 price?
Hi all, I purchased my house end of 2006. I would like to sell it now, but would need a price above what I paid in order to pay the fees. Is this likely to occur? I have had it valued at 7 grand above what I paid for it? Thanks for your thoughts. I am very clueless.
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Advice Please re landlords
Hi there, I was just wondering if there is a set amount of time a landlord can letter you for repairs they have made and charge me for. What happened was when I moved out the landlord done a inspection gave me a list of things to fix and I done these we then handed the keys in. I have now received another letter with even…
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Selling, then renting, then buying
Hi All, Apologies if this is a dumb question :o So I have just put my house on the market. The plan is to sell that (chain free).... hopefully soon! I will then move into my boyfriends flat while we find somewhere to buy together. So we will then buy (chain free) (and rent his flat out) So the question is how will this…
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Property deal fell through now solicitor asking for a lot of money
Hi there, I had a deal to buy an apartment. It was agreed off plan and unfortunately I've not been able to afford the final payment so I've lost my deposit and the developer cancelled the contract. Now, despite not very much having to be done by the solicitor he's sent me a huge bill! Does anyone know somewhere I can get a…
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Raising money/mortgage for large renovation/build.
Raising money/mortgage for large renovation/build. I am sure the answer may be no, but i am keen to get an understanding and or some advise. A quick synopsis - I am an Architectural Technician. Have run projects worth several million. There is a property for sale, with planning permission for large scale renovation and new…
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What if no Building Regs for Attic Conversion?
We are FTB’s buying a 4 bed house for £330K, with the 4th bed in the loft – (it was advertised as a 4-bed). It has a rear extension and an outbuilding. Local Authority searches have only showed that planning for the loft was agreed in 1988 by previous owners, and not the vendors, and so we are preparing for the fact that…
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Renting - Electricity V Gas
Hello Looking to rent a flat in the city centre where i am based. They mention that the flat has no gas and everything runs on electricity. How would electricity costs stack up in comparison to gas? Which one would be cheaper. Is it expensive to rent a flat with just electricity? Not sure what my bills would be. Ive also…
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Quick Sale Website companies
Has anybody had experience of using these companies? Thanks.
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How to find investors to buy flat?
Hello, Recently had my flat on the market and the an offer accepted, found my ideal place to live, had an offer accepted - mortgage approved. Buyer suddenly pulls out and do not want to loose the property I have seen. Has anybody had experience of finding investors for flat, or used one of those quick sale website…
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Buying House - Partner is an estate agent
Morning! So we've had our offer accepted, mortgage signed and solicitors sorted. My girlfriend walks into work this morning and is informed she has to disclose to the estate agent of the house we are buying that she is herself an estate agent. The companies are not linked. So do I just ring up the estate agent and let him…
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Paid a deposit before TDS was introduced and now LL trying to withold money
Hi there, I lived in the flat for 10 years and moved out a short while ago, However, There was no inventory issued at the time of contract and has never been one since, I know the TDS only came into effect 2007 but it said on the CAB website that the agency should have put it into place when the tennacy was renewed every 6…
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Helping my son buy a house
My husband and I are fortunate to have some capital which we would like to use to help our son get on the property ladder but we are not sure of the best way to do this. Any advice please from someone who has already done this?
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How many days notice do landlords have to give before...
They can visit your property? They changed it from Thursday to any time Tuesday.
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Railway to start running freight trains past my home.........
Hi All I've found out that the railway that runs along the bottom of my garden is gearing up to run freight trains - probably overnight. :eek: Currently, it's a rural line that runs two trains an hour from 6am to midnight during the week and half that on the weekend. I found this out as I got a 'note' through my door from…
