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Looks like my deposit wasn't protected
I have just moved out of a house after 3 years. I was told by letting agent that my deposit was protected. However now they are unable to provide me with any details of which scheme they have used and say I need to wait 4 weeks to get it back. A quick google search suggested I should get it within 10 days and that there…
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No inventory on our lease, can he keep my deposit?
Short story is, moved here 12mths ago, changed area, big trek, was meant to be long let. Landlord told us at the beginning to make it our home, feel free to change things etc. One of these suggestions was cut down any trees. One was annoying my husband so he cut it down. Wasn't a problem (my landlord turns up regulary to…
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Deposit dispute
Hello, Can anyone advice if my flatmate and I have any case for disputing deductions in our deposit? Our landlord is requesting the following to be deducted: Cost of replacement curtains in Master Bedroom. £17.99 (this was stained when we moved in but it was not on the check in report and we never really thought about it)…
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I think we might exchange today.....
Oh my godddd! We're not quite there yet but I can see the wood for the trees finally. Just waiting for the nod from the vendors' solicitor and we can exchange today and complete next week. It certainly has been a trial and a half so far but I wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to everybody who has put up with my moanings,…
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Advice - Remarketing before completion
Hi, not sure if this has been asked somewhere else, apologises if it has. we've agreed a sale on our house, the buyer is buying to let the property. Exchange should be in 3-4 weeks, but completion won't be until 1st September (see my other post for reason why) they have asked us as completion won't be till September, after…
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How to leave Rented accomidation
Hi All this seems a simple one, but I want to make sure I've got it right before the time comes. Are you expected to Steam clean carpets, wash curtains etc... before you vacate a property or is a general spring clean (dust, Hover Etc...) good enough? Having been in the property for 5 years there must be a certain amount…
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FTB solicitors fees & stamp duty
In your opinion should the solicitor be charging a fee of £90 for a stamp land tax return? The purchase price is below the SLDT for a first time buyer. All replies welcome.
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Advice on transfer of ownership?
Hi, I am wanting to transfer ownership of my mothers house to me and wondered how I go about it? Here's my scenario: I have a mortgaged property (3 bed)with my wife and child which has about 30% equity. My mothers house (4/5 bed) has a small mortgage about 25% of the property value. My mother has an incurable illness and…
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Served s21 at start of agreement, how much notice do I give
Hello, I have just served my notice to leave my flat last night. As agreed in the tenancy agreement, I have given a full rental month’s notice, which means the tenancy will run until 17th August. Although, we have bought a new house, which should be completed by this Thursday (30th June). Due to a issue with the house we…
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Freehold Flat!! HELP!
I have put an offer in on a flat in a victorian house. There is 7 flats in total. We was told by the Estate agent it was freehold but by the financer it was Leasehold. The flat is a repossession. We have now found out is freehold. I have checked on the land registry and all the 7 flats are freehold. We have the mortgage…
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Items left after completion.
We have recently completed on our first home and the vendor has left numerous things that weren't listed with the solicitors at exchange. It has taken plenty of cleaning up, but thats not my issue as we have found several things that will be useful too us. My concern is that because the vendor and ex were splitting, she…
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Landlord changing to managed let after 2.5 years + other changes
Our landlord has decided to change to managed let after 2.5 years of us living there. At the same time the landlord has decided to have the letting agent "review our contract" - which likely means they will want to up the rent significatly and get us to sign for a set number of months. My question is - is this allowed? I…
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Advice-Joint names or tenant in common
Hi My husband has inherited 50% of a property in which we as a married couple are going to buy out the other 50%, we then intend to rent the property. I am a higher rate tax payer whereas my husband is basic rate. Advice needed re below: Put the house in joint names or tenants in common Create a deed of trust to declare…
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Cheapest way of getting a rental property on Rightmove
I am about to become a landlord, the property is local so I will be managing it myself. What is the best way to get it on Rightmove without paying out hundreds of pounds to an agent? Any other recomendations for advertising?
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Estate Agent forcing to use their services when buying a property
Hi, I am currently trying to buy a house and have placed an offer on the property. The estate agent i am going through has benn trying to sign me up to get mortgage and use their solicitors. They are saying that i would have an obvious advantage if i go throiugh them. There is another buyer who is interested in property…
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Removals regulating body?
Looking for a removals company to move and put our stuff into storage for one month. Is there a regulating body I should check for membership of before hiring someone? Just thought I should check they're trustworthy before they take all my stuff and disappear for month!
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Stamp Duty Savings Scheme advice needed
My father is currently buying a property and our solicitors have offered to arrange for some Tax Planners to to carry out some work for us (apparently there is a legal loophole in the law) where HMRC do not receive the stamp duty payment, the tax planners do, with a fee to the solicitors for the referral and we get a large…
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Renting your own property for short term ??
Hello I am in the forces and spend alot of time away from my flat - and it usually sits empty whilst i am. Does anyone know of a way to advertise your flat for short term rent. i.e a week here and there ect or for one of night - i.e people visiting area or on holiday. I live quite close to london, so maybe olympics etc? is…
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Tenants rights - can landlord change moving date at last minute?
I'm a student and have joined three other girls (one of their friends dropped out) in renting a house for next academic year. The standard situation is to pay half rent for July and August (and not be able to move in to the house during this time) and then pay full rent from September and move in. However, it is quite…
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RTM / Forming a Limited Company
Hi all, Have a residents association meeting tonight with the other 5 owners of our building and need a bit of quick advice if possible: We bought 1 of the flats in the building (6 flats in a converted Victorian building) on a freehold basis in November. Currently 1 of the owners is a treasurer and handles the basics like…
