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Using a different solicitor for buying and selling
I'm a bit fed up with the solicitor I am currently dealing with for the sales of my house but I couldn't get out of it as the contract was signed and they have done some work (or so I think). Now I found a place to buy and wonder should I use a different solicitor for the purchase side of thing? Would it be more…
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council flat
I currently live with my sister and her bf, I currently pay them £240 a month. They want me to move out soon. Flats roughly cost £600 pm She was saying for me to join the council house/flats waiting list? what is that? and how I do it?
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Maintanence Charge
Hi We're currently buying a house on a new estate, but they have just told us that there is an annual maintanence charge, which pays for a company to look after the estate, grass, trees etc. But shouldn't this be the councils responsibility? and paid for using my council tax? Is there an option to pay less council tax…
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Help on early release
Hi All I need some desperate advice. I rent a property in the centre of a small town. I have been there nearly 4 months. I have decorated the property top to bottom as it was a complete state when i moved in. Recently i have found out that the landlady has not been paying her mortgage and also she does not have the right…
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Estate Agent Locations
Just a quick one, I'm sure the answer is obvious but thought I'd throw it out there. I'm currently looking to start viewing/searching for properties in Manchester, and there are quite a few EA's with branches all over the city. My question is, if I have an area in mind, am I better going to the branch local to that suburb,…
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VOA Officer wants to visit me ?
Recently had a letter from the VOA agency ( who i had never heard of ) It explained that internal modifications to the house i had just bought meant that i am possible now liable for more council tax and they would like to come out to inpsect my property. I thought it was a scam but after her actually showing up ( i was…
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Living with elderly parent - Would I be kicked out of my home?
Hi, well, I have a bit of a question here that I hope someone may be able to offer some advice or assurance or I'm afraid bad news regarding. I won't bore you with my sad life story just suffice to say I find myself aged 52 living at home still with my elderly father now 77 Let's just say I've had a number of unsuccessful…
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Where to find repossessed properties
Is it a good idea to contact banks directly and ask them what they have on offer? If so, what department would I need to contact? What about estate agents? Is it true that they tend to have quite a lot of repossessions but they don't like to advertise them?
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Getting ready to put in an offer.
I'm getting ready to put in an offer.... but it's 20 years since I went through this agro... and the stress is getting to me, stopping me from sleeping properly!! I've been trying to read as many posts on here as possible. Anyway we've seen a property that we like ... an older house (1930's) in an area with newer houses…
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Lodger or tenant or something else?
I'm planning to buy a flat in London for my daughter and her girlfriend to live in. They were going to rent, but it would cost £1000pm minimum and in any case they can't find anywhere as they're snapped up the second they go on the market. So I thought I'd buy somewhere as an investment, and the girlfriend could pay me…
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Life insurance/assurance and a young child
I have just exchanged contracts on a property and am hoping to complete by the week. I am a single mum and want my daughter to be looked after if anything happens to me. Am going to get my will sorted asap but I was wondering whether to get life insurance and what benefits it would provide my daughter if I was to die? When…
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Indemnity insurance for double glazing
If u were purchasing a property with double glazing but the seller did not have receipt (probate sale) and they offered indemnity insurance would you accept it and what is it? Have googled it but am confused :s Thanks.
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shared access
My neighbor (a farmer) has a right of access along my road which I own, and have maintained for 30yrs. I have never asked him to contribute, despite his heavy farm machinery undoubtly causing more damage than my car. His right of accress alows him and his sucesors in title access to his property for any purpose. He has…
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New Houses Sold Prices...
Hi Everyone, We are looking at buying a new home and where wondering if there is anyway that we can find the sold prices for houses currently on this development? We have tried Mouseprice however it does not tell us of any of the houses in the development...houses have been sold for a while on the development, they have…
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Renting a House with Mainly Savings
Hello, I'll soon be looking to rent a house and need some advice on financial references. I've recently started working freelance from home so my income is very low and will be a few years, that being the nature of the business. However, I do have savings of six figures (rental costs I'd be looking at are £600 - £700 per…
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Buying someone out of a house (but not a partner!)
Hi, after some advice. A friends partners has left her. She wants to stay in the house but cannot afford to buy him out. They are joint owners. The house is worth about £100k after the outstanding mortgage owed. I'm thinking about buying him out as an investment for myself, and also helping my friend out - but as an…
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Buying my Housing Association home
I've currently been living in my HA home for 4 years and someone has said to me you can buy them after 5 years - is this true?? Don't get me wrong, i'm in no position to get a mortgage but just wondering for the future. Thanks x
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tempoarily moving out of rented house to allow for repairs
i have to temporarily move out of my rented house to allow for major works to be carried out due to flooding in bathroom. walls have to be knocked down and all floors lifted. my landlord is going to claim from his insurance for loss of rent, i am now required to find myself and family somewhere to live for 2 months, should…
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New House Sales Commission
Just out of interest does anyone have experience working in new house sales? I am in sales myself and just interested to know ball park figures of salary and commission on each unit sold? Any ideas?
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Can they take us to court?
If someone who recently bought my house, and paid me £1k straight into my bank account (i.e. NOT through the solicitors) to pay towards our EA fees, but then later found out that we HADN'T used this money to pay the EA fees (because they waivered them) can they take me to court to get their money back??
