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Buildings insurance when selling in england
When selling a freehold property that is owned outright, would the seller need buildings insurance? and what would happen, if the seller wasn't able to get insurance? Could someone please advise for mortgaged buyers and cash buyers, thanks :)
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Home trader ltd - AUCTION PROPERTY
I posted a thread a couple of days ago re buying a flat at auction, I'm now concerned re the lettings agent for the flat as there is a 6 month AST in place with home trader group ltd....... All I can find when looking up this company is a negative thread on here MSE! Seriously putting me off going to the auction, I don't…
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Helpful and accurate Estate Agent
As the post title says I met an Ea today who was helpful and knew what he was talking about. And I was only in there for about a minute! I was in London for a meeting and unsure of my walking route so popped into an EA to ask directions-I was upfront about my situation-"I'm not here about buying a house but need…
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Contract for house sale advised needed please
Hi All, Would anyone please be able to advise? I've had my house on the market for about 3 months now. My estate agent introduced a buyer but contracts weren't exchanged. The buyer has now contacted me privately stating that they'd still like to go ahead with the sale. Now, at the time I signed the contract with the estate…
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Georgian bars - to be or not to be?
I am ordering new plastic windows and cannot decide about georgian bars (http://polegateglazing.com/vertical%20slider%20with%20astrical%20Georgian%20Bars.JPG http://www.blenkinproducts.co.uk/Double-Glazing/Georgian%20Bar%20Glass) Do you think it is better to have them? Do they add a value to the property?
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Council Tax band query
My house is one of 20 identical houses built at the same time in the same road. I've just discovered that, while most of the houses are in band B, five of them are in band A. Those in Band A are not inferior in any way - most of us have extended our houses now and if anything the band A houses have better extensions than…
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Can LL put up For Sale sign
Can my LL put a For Sale sign on my rented house? I know they want to sell it but I`d rather not have a board on the front of the house.
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Leaseholder wanting to convert the loft space
Really hoping someone out there can help me with this query. I am a leaseholder of an upper floor flat. The freeholder lives in the ground floor flat. There are just the two flats in the building. I have access to the loft space and would like to convert it into a bedroom. My lease is very old, it makes no mention of the…
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When is a contract for renting a house signed?
My sister is going to rent a house, however the money for the deposit has fallen through. I've spoken to her and she said that she has signed for the house, however she hasn't paid the deposit or first month's rent. I haven't rented for a while and was wondering whether she has actually signed the lease as she hasn't paid…
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Transfer house deeds from single to joint names
hello.. just wondering if anyone can help.. I have a house with my name only on the deeds and want to add my partner to the deeds so we have joint ownership. can i do this myself by using land registry forms or will i need to pay a solicitor? many thanks :)
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Renting directly from Landlord?
We currently rent through a letting agent. They contacted us today to say that the Landlord has advised them he's terminating his agreement with them & will rent the house out to us directly. My husband contacted the landlord who's said he'll sort out bank details when he returns from his holidays. I'm a little…
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Paid 10k more than neighbour for same house - HELP
Hi, Just wanted ask some advice. I recently bought a new build and part ex my old house. I recently found out that we paid 10k more than a neighbour for the exact same house, only days before. Because of this if we want to sell the house we can't get close to what another one is selling for as they also paid alot less than…
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Who to tell?
First of all I apologise as I know this has been asked before but I can't find it... We move in to our new home on Friday, who do I need to tell? So far I have: Car registration Driving license Bank Tv license Council tax Phone line Gas and elec Home insurance Rented acommadation Car insurance Royal mail Anyone else?
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Getting a 2nd Mortgage
Hi Was hoping some of you people could offer me a little advice. We're currently looking at moving home. We only instructed the estate agents yesterday to put our house on the market but today we viewed a house that we really loved. Unfortunately someone else viewed after us and have put an offer in. We also wish to put an…
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Selling House and Being Mortgage Free v Buying with Mortgage and Letting House
Hi All, Thanks in advance and apologies for the snappy title!
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The incompetence of Letting Agents #523...
Husband has just been asked by our moving-out neighbour 'are you moving too? i've seen your house on right move' :eek: We have a contract til March, no rent arrears or bad behaviour, so definitely no chance they can get rid of us, so not worried, just a quick phone call in the morning to tell them they're silly sods! We…
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Letting agent demanding more rent upon termination
Hi there, Rent is usually due on the 8th of each month. Agency gave notice on the 25th August for termination on the 24th October. Fine, we will move out but now they are demanding in the September rent the usual rent of Sept and in additional the pro-rated rent for October too. Is this legal? I don't usually have this…
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Buying a house with no shared freehold agreement written up
Hi, Can anyone help please? We have just had an offer accepted on a flat with a share of the freehold of the building. It is a converted house and so there are only two flats on the freehold. We have been informed that a shared freehold agreement can be written up, but how is this done? Does it have to be legalised by a…
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Taylor wimpey price
Hi There's currently a nearby development with 3 houses left for sale. They are all 2 bedrooms, smallest house 576 sq. feet I currently have saved £40k and living with parents. I know I'm unlikely to afford it but still interested to look into the market:) While i Know that new houses are silly prices/ overpriced, these…
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Ranking Agreement
Can anyone please tell me what a ranking agreement and a minute of agreement is, I am purchasing a house through the LIFT shared equity scheme and fees for the registration of these is listed on my conveyancing quotes. Thanks in anticipation:)
