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Am I right?
Hi everyone! You were so helpful before I moved out I thought I'd ask again and see if you came up golden again! So I moved out of my tenancy 2 weeks ago (15th July) with 2 weeks still to run on my notice period. Having gone back to the house today to pick up my post my housemate said that the landlord has moved someone…
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Is repossesion the best option?
The details below are entirely fictional and any similarities to any persons I know are entirely coincidental and unintentional! Okay, the story so far. Once upon a time about 6 years back, a young naive couple go round several houses and then buy one after being told buy virtually everyone that houses are a safe bet and…
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Bath or no bath
I figured I would ask this on this board as it suits more. I plan to modernise my bathroom - including tiles and flooring. My bathroom is small: 231cm x 156cm I have a bath in there: 167cm x 68cm I have lived here for 3 1/2 years and only had a bath once, I prefer a shower. I plan to get a shower instead of a bath, as the…
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Being made homeless and pets !
Hi I have posted once before, and will be eventually evicted from my property, what I forgot to ask was what happens when I go to the council? as they have told me I will need to go into bed and breakfast, but I have a dog as well what will happen to him when we go to the BB ? Would anyone know ? Many Thanks
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Tenancy Agreement - Can I get a copy?
My son and his partner have just moved from one rented property to another. Unfortunately there was an accidental fire at the first property which destroyed much of their property. The landlord has quite rightly kept their deposit, and then he changed the locks to the property before the official end of their tenancy so…
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How much rent?
I'm 18 and about to start an apprenticeship. My parents expect me to pay rent, which I completely agree with, but we can't decide how much. I will be earning £700 a month, paying £200 toward my car each month and £25 for my phone bill. Which leaves me with £475 for rent and general expenditure. Please can you advise what…
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Tenancy ended but Letting Agent have not returned Deposit 4 weeks later.
Hi all I am looking for advise for a friend. Her tenancy ended almost 4 weeks ago and she still hasn't heard anything from the letting agent regarding getting her deposit back. It is held with DPS. When the tenancy was first up the letting agent emailed to say they were not satisfied with the property particualy some…
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Income tax?
Hi Everyone, I posted a message on Friday and received lots of helpful replies so am hoping that I can get some more now! :) My parents are going to be helping us buy a house. They will be increasing their existing small mortgage on their current property to release some equity to help us buy a property near to them as…
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I need the money for a deposit...quick!!
Basically, i moved out from my parents house two months ago as we werent getting along and moved in with a friend and her family. They allowed me to stay rent free for two months, but now this two months is coming to an end, i need to move. I really dont want to go into a house or flatshare as i dont get along with others…
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Letting agent issue!
Hey guys. I have a few minor repairs which needs doing and my letting agent have been informed a number of times, but still no joy, so I sent this email on Sunday evening. Hi We currently rent a property through yourselves, (Address) and we have a couple of issues at the moment. My telephone number is 07890 ****** 1. A…
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From Housing Association To Private Rented....
Firstly apologies if this is in the wrong section... Right, long story here, but will be to the point where possible. We (Me, OH and 5 kids) are living in a 4 bedroom first floor Hosing Association flat in East London. The middle child (boy) is 12 years old and is claiming DLA for "Complex Needs". I am claiming Carers…
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Moving Further from city centre - cheaper but commute??
Hi all, Just wondering how far you guys all travel to work each day? I currently live a 5minute train journey from city centre, where I work, but am needing somewhere bigger and can't afford what I want in this area. So, myself and OH have bought a lovely big new place, but it is approx 25miles from my work. My commute…
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can someone explain the basics please!
hi.im new here and seeking advice due to our personal circumstances changing dramatically last month in that we unexpectedly became debt free except for my mortgage due to a very large bonus.. this has allowed us to accelerate our plans to move house and am now overpaying my mortgage by a healthy £1250 a month plus the…
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Landlord witholding Deposit - rent arrears by one tenant
5 tenants co-sharing a house have just completed their Tenancy. It is what looks like a standard tenancy agreement, "For letting furnished dwelling house on an assumed shorthold tenancy under part 1 of the housing act 1988 as amended by s19A of part 111 of the housing act 1996" The LL is owed several grand by one of the…
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Renting a room
I'm thinking of renting a room in my house and was wondering if anyone knows where I could obtain a free copy of a "rent a room" agreement.
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How long to complete - first time buyers buying property with no chain
We have worked out that we will have the 15% deposit that we would like to put down in 4 months time. Is it too early to put an offer in on a property now or would we be able to drag it out so it takes this long to go through?
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Solicitor withholding proceeds of sale
Hi, This is my first post on here after lurking for a while - hope someone is able to help... In brief, it's taken well over a year to sell my flat. Then I was unfortunate enough to choose the slowest solicitor in the world - from my accepting the offer until completion it's taken nearly 6 months (the buyer is a 1st time…
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Return of Deposits - The Dispute Service
Hi All, does anyone have any experience of dealing with the Dispute Service to handle a dispute with the return of a deposit on a rented property? My deposit was registered, I have raised a formal dispute in draft form, will submit it when I locate my copy of the tenancy agreement. I'm aware of all the timescales. The…
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Son buying House for Mum - drawbacks?
I moved out of my family home 5 months ago, into rented accommodation, taking my grown up children with me. This was done because it was easier to go rather than force my OH to leave. I do not earn very much, but have equity in the FMH, there will be enough to buy a smaller house for each of us. OH does not want to…
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Umega Lettings
How long does a letting agency have before it must LEGALLY refund your deposit? I was under the impression it was 30 days. My girlfriend has moved out 30 days ago today and been told by this agency (Who's customer service seems an absolute joke) that he deposit will not be refunded until the end of the week. They stated on…
