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Renting out or sub letting
Hi Guys, I am thinking of going on an extended holiday to see India and have as 3 bed property which I wanted to let out. I havent decided on any time frames yet as it would depend on my trip but I might be there for atleast 4 months and was wondering what is a good option wether to let it out through an agency or sub let…
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Zoopla Auction Listing
Firstly apologies as I expected this has been asked before but the search didn't give me what I needed. I have have an offer accepted on a property last week. The survey/valuation has gone ahead, solicitors have carried out the searches etc and I have had my mortgage offer. I googled the property today and found that it is…
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rental property making a loss can i offset this
Hi, I have a rental property making a loss of around £200 a month, I know that might seem like a lot but it suits my situation and I would rather keep the property than sell it. I only own/rent the one property, what I want to know is can I offset the loss against my other income which is from PAYE employment? Chris
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Rental deposit dispute - can anyone advise where is stand?
Hi all, Ok i have just had our letter of work needing doing to the property from the estate agents, no costs included yet as apparently they are getting quotes. By the way we moved out of the property 3 weeks ago and i had asked that if a checkout inpsection was required they do this on the day we moved out (this was in my…
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Simple question about AIP's and Offers
Hi all, We're looking to get an Agreement in Principle from a mortgage provider and then put in an offer on a house. If we were to get an AiP for say £130,000, which is our upper limit, and then to put in an offer on a house we like for £120,000, would this look funny? Would the Estate Agent be able to turn around and say…
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Isle of Man land registry
I need to find out if someone owns a property on the IOM and how much they paid but had a look on one website and they want to charge £60, i know you can do a search in the UK for £4, any other way you know of?
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Help: Do I pay more than than the surveyor's value?
Hi First time buyer here. The house i'm trying to buy has been valued by the surveyor at £10k less than the agreed price. This has disrupted the sale as the seller needs the agreed price for their next house purchase. We went back to the surveyor with evidence to boost the price back up to the agreed price but they…
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buying a flat - Shared ownership
Hello, My nan is hoping to down size to a retirement flat. Its shared ownership, but it would work perfectly for her (we think) because she could sell her house (buyer already lined up) and have some money in the bank to enjoy herself. There is no rent to pay on the 30% she wouldnt own, just £80 a month service charge. Its…
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Change Job or Move House First?
Opinions... Change Job or Move House First? We are looking to relocate to a new area, however I am also looking for a new job.. Whats the best option from a point of view of securing a mortgage.. ... Stick with current job and commute and then move or get new job and then move? JC
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problem with flat and management agency - leading to ill health
Hello Sorry if this is in wrong forum. Feel free to move if more appropriate place. My boyfriend is buying a leasehold flat - has been buying for 6 years. During this time the management agency for the building have been as good as useless, but my bf is up to date on all maintenance bills and ground rent etc payable to…
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MSE News: Halifax - House price falls stabilise
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "Typical values edged 0.1% higher during March, but still fell by 0.6% over the past quarter, according to the lender ..." Read the full story: Halifax: House price falls stabilise This thread is not in the 'discuss house prices and economy board' as that is…
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Earthing strap on water supply
Hi Can anyone tell me if it is a legal requirement to have an earthing strap in the water supply in a home (rented)? My LA had a water leak repaired on our kitchen sink (which is still leaking but thats another matter) and I've noticed the earthing strap was not reconnected.
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Harrogate home owners!
If there are any potentional sellers in the Harlow Hill/Pannal Ash area of Harrogate considering selling please get in touch with me!! We need a 3 bed semi and nothing currently on the market is suitable. P.S -We have already sold our house!
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House on sale with 2 agents
A house we are interested in buying is on sale with two estate agents. We have viewed the property with one and made an offer which was rejected. We were not particularly impressed with the estate agents professionalism and how he rejected the bid. Is there any rules in place to stop us now viewing the property with the…
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flat with shared freehold but no lease?
The flat I am buying has been marketed as shared freehold with no lease. Is this possible? Thank you
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Buying a flat with a loft conversion
Hi I'm new, so sorry if there is already a thread on this topic. I am buying a conversion flat (old manor house) which has a loft conversion. The owners have been there pretty much since the building was converted into flats 1994. They say that they didn't do the loft conversion, I think they probably did. It is a big…
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The vendors are having their cake and eating it...
Hello! Had an offer accepted on a property, having negotiated from 330K asking price to 308K. The vendors wanted to move asap and I had AIP and solicitor appointed, 25% deposit and no chain, was also approved by their mortgage adviser. Then I got preoccupied at job (actually have two jobs and a small child) and didn't move…
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Quick question regarding email to agent
Considering sending this E-Mail to the agent regarding a shower that I've been waiting 5 weeks (today) to be fixed and it still hasn't been sorted. Does the below sound okay? I believe I've been more than reasonable but I'm now getting increasingly fed up... So does the above sound okay? And if I still don't get any joy…
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Does this need decluttering?
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-33463421.html Some gems in there....
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Good idea to buy and let small flat with tenant?
I have the chance of buying a very small studio flat [living room/bedroom/kitchen and bathroom] which is one storey in a courtyard, freehold. It needs nothing doing to it, is modern, good fittings, smart and tidy, self contained and there is a tenant in it wanting to stay and continue paying £300 p.m. I could probably get…
