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Property beneficial interest forms?????
Does anyone know what form i need from court to get my ex to sign over our property? Basically its a form he signs giving up allk interest in the property. ??? Thanks :D
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Should I pay Housing Association
My father in law recently died and at the time was disabled, divorced and living in housing association property. His benefit a few days after his death and we are required to payback one payment which came out two days later He has no car or house and only had what he has in his savings account. Most of this was used to…
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Can anyone Property Bee this for me please?
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-19307133.html Many Thanks... (feel free to to offer any positives or negatives you notice)
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What would you do?
I have inherited a property, detached 3/4 bedrooms (depending on if you want a study). It is in a village with good primary school, it is within walking distance of to train to London Kings Cross and within cycling distance to very large hospital. The house is worth around £400K as is, my question is should I sell, I dont…
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Letting agents referencing fees
Hi, I'm looking for some insight into what other people have been charged for agency fees when letting with 'your move'. We desperately want a house that they are letting, but they are telling us we need to pay £500 just in referencing fees etc. I've never heard of this figure being any higher than £250 which was already…
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Mortgage accepted!!!!
FTB here and just found out my mortgage application has been accepted. :beer: I already have a conveyancing solicitor in place and have paid an initial fee to start to the search process. I've been told been told my mortgage offer has been sent to them. Not sure what happens next? Is the mortgage offer a document that I'll…
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Private LL wants to do inventory whilst we're still here
Can anyone help? Our LL came round to check the boiler etc and took the opportunity to make a list of what he is calling 'damage' (things like minor scratches on the floor and a loose doorknob). He now wants to do a full inventory - can he do this? In all other rental properties I've lived in, inventories and damage are…
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The "have a look at this!" thread II
Official MSE Insert: Thanks to Grimbal for starting this thread, where compulsive Rightmove browsers share their funniest finds. Scroll down for Playboy mansions, unusual extensions, toilets in wardrobes and mysterious presences under bedcovers. Back to the original post... Thought I'd start off a new thread as the other…
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Solicitor report highlighted a few things - should i worry?
Hello all, The end is almost here but the solicitor has flagged a couple of things. Should we be worried 1. lease says the exterior of property should be redecorated every 3 years but looks like it hasnt been done for 10 years. Should i worry as ill need to potentially take on a cost if it does get redecorated? 2. The…
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Student House (Renting) - Partner Moving in Help
Dear All, Myself and 3 other friends are about to move into a rented private student property. We had to arrange this via an Estage Agent who charged us admin fees of around £700 which the landlord agreed to pay for us. We have all now signed the contract. However, my boyfriend wishes to move in and share my room with me.…
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Council flat dilemma
Hi Didnt know where to start and someone recommended me this site. I have been living in a council flat for the last 2 years with my girlfriend, but the last 6 months she has been living at her brothers as we have not been getting on. She let me stay here as I have no where else to go. But now the council are asking…
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strict mortgage company
Hi, i am a self employed electrician but have been sub contracting to the same company for the last 3 years. As i was stilled training to become a qualified electrician my earnings were not the best. 1st year i earnt before tax - £11,000 2nd year before tax - £13,000 3rd year before tax - £16,000 4th year PREDICTED…
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Completion time in contract
We are buying a house that has been repossessed by Northern Rock. Their solicitors (who shall remain nameless but are a large national firm) have sent the contract papers to my solicitor. One of the special conditions states that completion must take place by 1pm, otherwise it will be deemed to be late and then we will…
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MSE News: Halifax: House prices stabilise
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "House prices rose by 0.3% in July, indicating a steadying housing market, new figures from Halifax show ..." Read the full story: Halifax: House prices stabilise
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Can I change a mortgage right after the house purchase?
Days after we exchanged I found out that some banks have launched good fixed-rate mortgages - such as 3,49% for 5 years, whereas our current deal is tracker 2,49% above BOE base rate. In order to change to this new mortgage, we will have to add a bit more from our savings to make up LTV 75%, and there will be an…
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Wasps nest in eaves of house is landlord responsible?
Hi there I live in a converted victorian house that is made up of 4 flats. I am on the ground floor flat and there are tennants in the upstairs flat, basement and attic flat. Wasps have built a nest in the eaves of the house near the guttering. THey keep coming into my flat even though I am on the ground floor. Technically…
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Estate Agent Problems
I require some help please! I'll try and do the short version. Back in May I was looking to buy a house which was chain free, as my rental property was due to expire on August 2nd. In mid May we went to a property had a look round and was told on 2 occasions by the estate agent that the property was chain free, because we…
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Buying a mixed use commercial property on single freehold
Hello, My wife runs dance classes and we have found a nearby property which comprises of a ground floor commercial part, which would be used to run the dance classes from, and an upstairs residential flat, where we would live. The property is currently on one single freehold title. As far as i'm aware we have 2 options to…
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Notice Period for Fixed Term Tenancy
Hello! Would be great if I can get some advice on this please: I currently rent a property with an assured short tenancy, it has a fixed term of 12months (20aug2010-19aug2011). I am wanting to move out at the end of the fixed tenancy agreement (19Aug2011) however I was told by my agent that I need to give "2months notice"…
