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"Enquiries Completed Transactional"
Anyone know what the above statement means? I'm tracking our conveyancing (we're FTBs) online and all the searches are back but this last one is still unticked..... it's directly after "All Initial Enquiries Raised Transactional" so can I assume it might be things like getting various certificates for things in the house…
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Who do we write to?
Hello all, As explained in a previous post we discovered that our Landlady is not the owner of our rented house. If we wish to make formal requests for GSC and TDS details who do we write to? Many Thanks
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Completion day!
Well... we finally got there. Dodgy survey, messed up leases, last minute legal wranglings.... but we worked through it all and later today will be picking up the keys to our first ever flat. Hurrah! Big things to do this weekend: Take gas/leccy/water readings Notify council Change locks Anything else I'm missing? R
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Can I rent my house out if on benefits?
I have just had a letter from DWP telling me once again the amount of Support for Mortgage Interest has decreased. This time it is £1.63 per week. When it was changed on 1st October 2010 it was decreased by £28.06 per week!!! I know this might not seem like a lot of money to some people but to me as a lone parent it is…
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House Valuations from Zoopla
Hi All, Friend of mine has seen a house that he likes and put in an offer about 6K below the asking price. The E/A told him that the house price had already been dropped by 8K so the seller would not accept a bid below the current asking price. Friend then agreed the asking price. However, I just checked the Zoopla website…
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Have I covered everything??
I'm looking for some advice regarding a tenancy agreement that still has 6 months left to run. Basically I've had problems with my landlord for the last 3 months or so and he's caused me no end of problems, and at my request has now agreed that if I wish to terminate the tenancy agreement then he has no objections, what he…
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Planning to buy a house and maybe rent out
Thanks for your help guys!
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Changing the date of vacating the property (tenancy)
Evening all. We've been renting with a private landlord for 3 years (no agency). Recently we gave him notice that we'd be moving out on 26th Aug. Since then the situation with our next flat has changed - we're buying and we've been informed we wouldn't be able to complete by 26th. So we have to complete on 19th Sept.…
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Lodger or tenant and their rights?
A couple moved into my spare room july 2010 and stayed for 5 weeks. They gave me a deposit of £150. They damaged my property , left it in a an unfit condition and left sanitary products for me to clear up. I kept the deposit and the reasons was explain to them at the time. I have now received a letter from them stating…
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First time buyer seeking help on a potential purchase
Hi Everyone, thank you in advance for any help offered or advice given I'm considering putting an offer on a leasehold flat. There are a few things I'd like to do to the flat if I end up buying it. Haven't had much luck in the DIY section of the forum and would really appreciate any advice before I commit. The current…
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FTB stamp duty question
Hi I've had a form through from my solicitor today about stamp duty, it all seems to be in code and I just need to sign it but we're only paying 117500 so I shouldn't be paying should I?? Is it normal to fill in this form?
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Tax when landlord rents out somewhere too
I have the following situation and looking from some advice. I co own a 2 bed flat with any ex girlfriend (we are on amicable terms and work things out ok between us, so there is no topic here). I am now married with a 1 and half year old daughter Myself and the ex tried to sell the apartment to buy somewhere else, but…
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Should I stay or should I go?
Hi everyone, I am hoping someone can give me some advice! I am a FTB. I made an offer on a property about 7 weeks ago. At the time of putting the offer in I said that I was putting in the offer based on a quick turn around (6 weeks to exchange, 8 weeks to completion) was agreed. I explained at that time that I was moving…
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Building Survey - Advice needed please.
We put in an offer subject to survey as we had some concerns in regard of possible damp. The surveyor has added estimated cost which seem high. We will seek further building advice but wonder what possible negotiation we should make. The property was on at 121k. Offer accepted at 113k ( they wouldn't go lower in case…
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Planning query/copy deeds-scotland
Hi We have just received a neighbour notification advising that the shop underneath our neighbour is to be changed into dominos pizza(it is currently a fish and chip shop). I have looked at the full planning application and some of the things they are looking to do seem a bit suspect so I want to check the deeds as they…
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New House Prices
Hi everyone, We are looking to buy a new build Taylor wimpy home putting in 10%deposit ourselves. Realistically how much could we look to deduct from the price they are selling them for with some negotiations? Also do you have any tips? Thanks in advance. Johnathon
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Signing Contract
Good Afternoon, I'm at the final part of my house buying experience :) . I'm going to sign my contract at the solicitors tomorrow, with the keys been given on Wednesday. but I've just been to my bank to transfer the outstanding amount to my solicitor but the problem is my parents have given me some money by cheque and it…
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Flat purchase turning into a big headache (help!)
We are within days away from agreeing dates for exchange & completion. I went to inspect the property one last time. Fortunately or unfortunately I did! The place was in a total mess. The owners' mates (tenants) had basically left and done absolutely nothing - great friends! While a lot of the mess is cosmetic, there are…
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Offer Accepted a Week Ago...Nothing Since?
Hi guys, We accepted an offer on our property a week ago, and instructed our solicitors immediately. Our buyers had an AIP with their bank, but did not have a solicitor appointed. At the time our EA said they could not send out a confirmation of sale until she had their solicitor's details. Since then, we have heard…
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slightly odd removal company question!
We've got a removal booked next Thursday with one of the big removal firms. Some building work has over run & we will in all probability have a support brace in the hallway. Does anyone know what the policy is with these removal guys? Will they refuse to enter the property? This house has been a nightmare since we bought…
