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DIY property transfer
I am doing the conveyancing on a transfer of a property that is jointly owned by me and two family members that we want transferring to two different family members and me. I am correct in assuming that on the TR1, transfer of whole of registered title form, I will need to cite myself as both a transferor and a transferee?…
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A little question about gardens
Hi there, I hope this question is going to make some sense to you because it's so clear in my head what I want to say and I just hope others can understand it too! anyway, as it's the time of year when you're supposed to be keeping on top of your gardens, I just thought I'd ask if someone knows the rules when it comes to…
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Mortgage terms and conditions and home improvements
Help please ... is there anyone out there who can tell me if I have to have permission from the mortgage lender to make improvements to my home? Can't find the Mortgage terms and conditions. In 2003 I had patio doors installed in the kitchen and a partition wall moved by approx 3 ft. This wall separates the kitchen and…
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Removing myself from property deeds and other questions
Help please! Just split up with my boyfriend of nearly 10 years whom I bought a house with. I am moving away from the area and either want him to buy me out or sell the house. I am hoping to come to an arrangement where he buys me out (however I am being offered a lot less than I think I am entitled to so negotiations are…
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Opinion on Location
Hello everyone, So we finally sold our house and have found our dream house. It's amazing, everything we've ever dreamed of. However, there is one thing holding us back on making an offer and that is the location, which is where I was hoping you would be able to chip in and sway us one way or another. The town itself is…
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Sexual descrimination
Hi, just looking to rent the studio in London, however beeing buttered too much by a female-ony adverts. Whilst understandable that live-in landladies don't want to live with men for security purposes etc. There are plenty of this type of adverts:…
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New build - 4 walls only.
DH and I went to look at some new build plans for a part exchange deal. New house is on for £429,995. We went to look at the plot and went through all the brochures. Then she asks if I have any questions... Q) Where are the fitted wardrobes on the plans? A) They're an optional extra... prices start from £800 Q) Does the…
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Cost of living alone?
Hi all, wont bore you all with the back story but looking to rent a place on my own but not sure on costing as the ex always used to sort them out. Is there anything I have missed off of my budget or got the amounts to low (utilities wise) Rent - £450 Council tax - £80 Water - £25 Gas / Leccy - £50 Road tax - £25 Car…
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Joint banking accounts
Im moving and need a joint bank account for all my DD's can you advise the best bank to use?? Thanks
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Can you please read this
I keep getting told different figures by diff people. If you can please work this out for me. I want to let my house our for say £1200 I want to rent a house for £625 I have an interest only morgage which is £720 Will I be better off or worse off???:j
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Chain problem
I understand a lot of property buy and sell involves chain. A friend of mine is buying a house and the seller is also buying another one. Everything seemed fine until near the exchange date the seller announced that he had found some serious problems on the property he's been trying buy and decided to walk away from it. My…
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Selling Spanish Property
Hi, I'm completely new to forum posting so please excuse any mistakes in respect of etiquette etc.. - I'm not even certain that this is the appropriate forum for my problem! I have just agreed the sale of an apartment in Mallorca where, obviously, the transaction will be completed in euros. I have a Banca March bank…
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how to negotiate house prices?
Can anyone provide tips or advise on how to start the negotiation process on a house? The house in question is on the market at £190,000 and has been fully refurbished (brand new carpets, boiler, kitchen, bathroom and toilet, paint) and ready to move in. I have had my first viewing and didnt give anything away to the…
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Cost of damage exceeds desposit
Hi, I'd like to hear from any landlords who took their tenants to court for damage of the property. The dispute resolution service can only adjudicate on the amount of the deposit but our tenants have caused significantly more damage than that. What kind of court did you go to? How much does an intial 'letter before…
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Non-resident council tax. Please help.
Three and a half years ago I quit my career after 14 great years, put my house on the market and emigrated (the things you do for love!). Having emigrated while waiting for a full visa meant I wasn't eligible to work at my new place so I used the time to reskill while getting married, having my first baby and learning to…
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Is this legal??
A long story but essentially we put our house up for sale for £127,000 on the advice of the estate agent. A couple of months ago there was an offer on the house of £112,500 which we turned down and the chap from the estate agent actually said "I don't blame you, it was a bloody cheeky offer and I'd turn it down too". We…
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Property Use Classes - Former Public Toilets
A slightly odd one this - does anyone have any knowledge as to which use class (former) public conveniences fall under as a property? Are they classed as sui generis, or do they fall within class D1, as essentially, community facilities - along with public halls, places of workship etc? Any insight and guidance much…
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Fee wanted by non selling agent.
I had my (mothers) property on 2 agents books. When I accepted an offer from one agents client, I let the other agent know. They have sent me a bill for £180. Is this normal, I thought all these deals were no sale no fee?
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Financial charges on property
Hello, Does anyone have any ideas on how to find out the existing financial charges (i.e. outstanding mortgage owed by the seller) on a property? Is that something that the buyer's solicitor would know? Thank you!
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If the seller fails to complete after exchange...
I have been reviewing my draft contract and noticed that the penalty is a lot more severe when the buyer fails to complete compared to the case when the seller fails to complete. When the buyer fails to complete, he/she loses the deposit (i.e. 10% of the contract price). When the seller fails to complete, he/she only needs…
