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I believe that I'm being bullied by the letting agent but perhaps you know different
I've been renting a property for almost 2 years. When I took the property I completed the agreement listing all of my children (who were students) as staying at the property sometimes. The last time the letting agent viewed the property she said that the oven was dirty. She also said that my son was in the house and she…
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Strutural Survey
I got a text msg from Nationwide and an email from my broker telling me the valuation is satisfactory however a day later Nationwide have requested a structural report. My broker contacted Nationwide and they advised we get a structural report and valuer noted some movement at the garage (detached). We are unsure of where…
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Removal Co costs?
Hi all, I have bought a new property and wanted to know if anyone can tell me what I should be expecting to pay in terms of removal costs. I would have done this myself, but after loosing my husband I just don't need the hassle. I'm downsizing, going from a considerable sized property (5 beds), moving 15miles. I will pack…
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Selling house to a property acquisitions "company" - dodgy contract?
Hi, any advice much appreciated here Firstly, I am quite aware of the fact that any acquisitions company is going to give a much lower price on a property however there are some valid reasons for taking a hit on the price for a fast sale. The house is unnoccupied and on a "sink estate" Any for sale signs going up will be a…
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Viewed my first place to rent - need advice
Me and my best mate have just finished viewing our first place for renting. This house is very ideal, spacious, in a great location and furnished which is perfect for us as there isn`t many fully furnished places in this part of town for £500 per month. The only trouble is though, is needs some work doing. The Letting…
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Homebuyer's survey for fairly new property?
Hello. We are in the process of buying a flat in a fairly new development (7 years old). We have only had a bank valuation done. It is still under the 10years guarantee. Our buildings insurance is covered under our service charges. Should we still have a Homebuyers Survey done? We don't want to renegotiate on price. If…
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May be pulling out of purchase - I feel like a heel - Update!
We had our offer accepted (after some negotiation) about 1 and a half months ago, instructed solicitors and applied for the mortgage (already had AIP in place) straight away. We booked a full survey very quickly which was done within a couple of weeks. Anyway, the vendors then disclosed that the house had suffered movement…
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Next door neighbour stole the garden!
I am interested in buying a property, which has quite a few negative 'features', but its still alot of house for the price. The main thing bothering me is that the next door neighbour has clearly stolen some of the garden. This would not bother me as the garden is still a good size, but its the fact that thay have fenced…
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Rental Agreement Renewal
Hello I've been in a privately rented property for the past 1 year and four months with my partner. Our lettings agent who manage the property on behalf of the landlord recently sent a new tenancy agreement through for when the current one expires (End of May) for another 6 months. We signed this and returned it to the…
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housing, overcrowded
Housing Act 1985, Part 10 i am overcroweded and have been offered a council house, the rooms in the house i am living in currently are too small, but the estate agent says i cant leave someone on the forum stated Housing Act 1985, Part 10 this law , but i dont understand how it applies ??? and what i can do? i am in 12…
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EPC - recomendation
Hi, I am looking to sell my house and have been quoted £79 + VAT by the estate agent to do the EPC. I'm sure I can get it cheaper but would rather go on a recomendation rather than just find the cheapest on the net. Does anyone have someone they would recommend and, if so, how much will they charge? Cheers, Paul
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House Buying Dilemma - Advice Needed
Hi, I am in the position of thinking of buying my first place, and I am extremely excited/nervous about doing it. I have a big decision to make though, so I would like some advice if you will. My area is not easy to buy for FTB, but there are some nice Flats available in my budget range, one of which I would like to buy. I…
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Unwanted Fixtures and Fittings
I've had an offer accepted on a house. It's a probate sale and has been empty for 9 months. There are some hideous carpets, curtains, curtain poles, light fittings, fitted wardrobes, plus an item of non fitted furniture (strange cupboard thingy) in the house which I want the Vendor to remove prior to moving in. Is this…
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Please help! One months notice on rental?
Hi, Our family has been living in this rented property for 2 and a half years, originally on a 6 month tenancy and then a month by month. The Landlord just put a letter through this morning stating due to change in circumstances we had one month to leave. I have no idea how we are going to find somewhere in one month! We…
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Estate agents fees
Anyone know what the approx fee %age would be for a property in the region of 180-190k? Connells, Goadsby etc. Is there a fair bit of haggling required or is it pretty much a flat fee take or leave?
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Past bad credit rating and buying through shared ownership!
Of late we have really been concerned that we will have no legacy to leave our children and will, ourselves, end up in social housing when old age catches up with us. Both are very scary prospects as I am sure you can appreciate. Any way, there is a new development of houses being built at the end of our road to include…
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When do you start talking about fixtures?
Hello, We got our first offer on our house and they haven't mentioned anything about carpets and curtains at the min. I'm intending to take 2 sets of expensive curtains with me and one new bedroom carpet and wondering at what point we need to mention that. I wouldn't want something silly like this to jepordize the sale…
