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Technical requirements for photo
We need new photos for our house and I thought I'd try taking them myself so that I can spend a bit longer setting them up. Is there anything basic I should look out for - file size, number of pixels etc? Don't worry, I won't fall into the trap of using a huge wide angle lens that makes all the walls slant at crazy angles,…
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Is there a way to acquire the plans for a building?
Hi! I live in an apartment building and I'm curious about the layout of the other apartments compared to my own. Is there any government authority that keeps track of all building plans that I can purchase them from? I guess similar to how I can purchase documents for a company through companies house, can the same be done…
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Council vs Housing Association rent
Hi everyone, If a housing group/association buy housing stock from the council, and are granted 'charitable status', will they be allowed to charge more rent than the council did, or even what rent they like? Thanx Candy
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Is mortgage lender valuation survey enough?
Hi We are moving to new property and our mortgage deal comes with a free survey. We thought we might as well wait for that free one to be done first and then if any issues raised, we could pay for our own Homebuyers survey to be done too - as we assume the lender's survey will be less detailed than the Homebuyers. Now,…
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Holding Deposit
Hi all. Im looking for some advice regarding a holding deposit/reservation that I payed for a flat yesterday. I paid £200 yesterday as a holding deposit, intending to pay the remainder in the.coming days. I was given a receipt which, upon checking, states that it is non-refundable. Turns out I will have to delay my move…
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water flooding from house and cannot find tenant
I am a landlord and i have been round to my property i rent out and tenant is not about and water is flooding out of the upstairs bathroom overflow pipe, i am worried the inside could be damaged or flooding, can i force entry into the property to address this problem if the tenant is not about.
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family matters
Hi can some one advise me ...... My uncle bought my grans house some yrs ago and now he can not pay the morgage (due to his gambaling addiction)but my gran has dementia now , can we buy him out so our gran can go into shelter housing or can we force him to sell it so she can live there without the bank calling all the time…
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Renting but need a place quick!
I am currently living in London but moving to Newcastle in September. My girlfriend starts work on the 5th September and we are travelling to Newcastle this weekend for several viewings, desperately hoping we find a property we like! Now come Saturday, that will leave just under 4 weeks for us to complete the process and…
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FTB - How long to wait for counteroffer?
All, I have found a property which I am very keen on and have submitted an initial offer which was rejected. The asking price is £147k and my offer was £133k. The property is empty and is a probate sale which is going to charity. The property requires mainly modernisation, which I am happy to take on, hence my initial…
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deposit question
My boyfriend viewed a apartment today and he signed the contract and left £50 deposit in a view to meeting tomorrow to pay the remainder of the rent and deposit. He recieved a reciept via email sayingDEPOSIT CONFIRMATION £50 received from xxxxx on 11th August 2011 as part payment of the £600 deposit required to secure…
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Would someone have a look at this hosue for me please?
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-28477297.html And suggest if they think it is good value for money? £250k is just out of our price range but could stretch if needed. Thanks
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Advice needed - house advertised as freehold becomes leasehold just before exchange!
Hi, I am a newbie and never posted before, but would be grateful if anyone is able to advise me. We made an offer on a property about 5 weeks ago, this was accepted, and the usual searches, mortgage applications etc took place. When the land registry search came back, there was mention of a leasehold in 1938. prior to this…
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New Build Home Discount
Hi everyone, My girlfriend and I are looking at a couple of new build homes and the current full price is £159,995. As we are dealing directly with the builder how negotiable does everything think the price would be? Do you think starting at 30% is too high? Any advice would be gratefully received!
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Conveyancing, how to avoid the "big cost"?
We are under offer, however, we don't have a solicitor yet. The main probem seems to be the price. We have been quoted different prices, from £300 - £1200. As we are downsizing, we clearly can't afford it....don't want to go into too many details. Are the online solicitors any good? Who would you recommend if so? How about…
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Help Selling 1 bed Flat
We have had our 1 bed flat on the market for 18 months without a single viewing! We understand the market is hard for 1st time buyers but the estate agent jsut wants us to drop the price to generate interest but we are reluctant to do this until we get people through the door! Any help on where we should go from here would…
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Cannot sell - reduce again or rent?
All advice would be appreciated. House has been up for sale in Withernsea, East Yorkshire for over a year. initially on market at £117,000 and currently on at £99,500. Mortgage is £73,700 and owe £3000 out of sale plus £3000 to come off approx for buying/selling costs. Also hoping to buy with money left over on like for…
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selling flat
We have been on the market for 18 months now without a single viewing! I know times are hard for 1st time buyers and the estate agents keep telling us to reduce the price in order to generate interest but we are reluctant as we would like people through the door first! Please if anyone has any tips on were to go from here…
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Landlord issues - wont let me install meter and more! - my rights?
Hi there, I hope everyone is well! I was wondering if you guys could help me with a few issues I am having with my landlady. I am privately renting a house and on moving into the property there have been several issues - eg the aerial doesn't work and she wont get it fixed as there is cable installed so I have had to get…
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Split with partner who owns our house
Hi, i'm lookng for some advice if anyone out there can help me? Myself and my partenr bought a house together 6 months ago. Due to a porr crdit history I was not placed on the mortgage application but paid half the deposit for the house (£16000 paid each) and since then have paid half the mortgage/bills. When we bought the…
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We're not sure what to do with debt and buying place together
Hi all My boyfriend and I need some advice you guys have such good ideas/ advice we want to hear your thoughts. My boyfriend and I are looking to buy our first place together in the new year. He owns his own place currently and he has about 30k equity based on a flat that has sold in the same block. The main thing that is…
