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Periodic tenancy, one month notice to quit, legalities?
I really didn't know what to name this thread. Long and short: I've been served an s21 and me and my family must leave the property by September 30th. I've found somewhere for us to go and can move at the end of July. I intend to give my landlord the "one clear month" notice period from the end of this month to the end of…
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home valuation
When buying a house, would you go for the standard (free) home valuation or the 'upgraded' one (in our case 200pounds extra)? The house we'll be buying is (well, it seems) flawless/spotless? thanks!
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Shared Ownership?
Looking at getting a 25% share in a flat. Wondering what others think about shared ownership schemes? Having your own home is GREAT but want to say it kinda hacks me off that owning only 25% I'm still liable for 100% of the bills. All the downsides of both renting AND buying with only 25% of the benefit of having bought!…
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Shared ownership scheme or wait ?
We currently have a small flat and are running our of space although we love where we live. There is a possibility of moving to a new development via a shared ownership scheme with a local housing association. This would enable us to move quicker as we currently only have a small deposit. If we wait here 2 years we would…
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gift of deed ??
Hi, a little background first.... my parents are currently separated and have been so for 6 years but not yet divorced, my father lives else where. I am now trying to buy my fathers share of the property. Which is around 40%. They still have a joint mortgage on the property. Can they give me the property though a gift of…
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conveyancing costs
What are reasonable conveyancing costs for a purchase of a 185k house. I've been quoted 2.7k (including stamp duty). Or if anyone can recommend a solicitor in Newcastle it'd be great Thanks!
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Concrete Build House - Please Help!
Hi Guys, I’ve done some digging about and cannot find anything answering a problem I have which could be potentially huge – so I really need some help please. 2 ½ years ago I purchased a house with a friend for 210k. We took the basic survey offered to us through HSBC and this came back with no major issues, a slight bit…
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Subsidence and a mansion flat block - should I still buy?
Hi - slight variant on the many questions on here about buying houses with subsidence. I'm the process of trying to buy a flat within a large Victorian mansion block in London. The conveyancing process has revealed that the building was underpinned 10 years ago, after a number of large cracks appeared in the walls of the…
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Checkout fee not in original AST
My rented flat is being repossessed and the receivers have agreed a leaving date of 11/07/12. Today I have received a letter from the receivers managing agents who I now pay the rent to that there will be a checkout fee of £95 exclusive of vat which will be deducted from my deposit. My original AST which started on…
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Buying a property with structure movement?
I need help on this> The survey report said that an insurance claim on this household insurance cover was made in the 1990s for movement that was caused by the presence of roots from a nearby large tree. The tree has been removed and the resulting cracks were pointed up and have not reopened, indicating the movement has…
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Moving Boiler
Hi! New to the forum. Read few very informative posts/threads. Buying our first home (Reading )& need help. The house we'r buying has recently fitted combi boiler. But, the boiler is placed in bedroom 2...? Trying to understand what will be the associated cost for moving it (1) Ideally in kitchen/garage -on ground floor…
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Who / Should i be chaseing up about sale??
Hi Sorry, i guess everyone will be sick of me by now :o We accepted an offer on 6th june. Our buyers have a cash buyer buying thiers and we already own our new house. We accepted a lower offer than we already had as we thought it would proceeed quickly but i still havent heard about a survey ?? I have popped into the EA to…
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Seen great house but has leased solar panels
I have seen a cracking house, but the current owners signed a 25yr lease with a solar company in exchange for free leccy. The vendors have advised its a simple process to transfer the lease. But as the house is in Yorkshire and the look of the house is ruined by the panels I don't want them Any suggestions I guess my…
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Is it reasonable for a solicitor to ask for more money a year after completion?
Basically, my thread title says it all. I completed on the purchase of my house in February 2011 and paid all necessary costs, as detailed by my solicitor, in full. However, in late April of this year, I had a letter from them saying that on "closing" my account, they have discovered that I owe them £27:00 for a BACS…
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How to begin looking for a Home?
Hi, We are finally getting into a position to look for our first home. Will be late bloomers looking for a good place in our 30s so not choosing a place just to get on the housing ladder. We are not originally from the UK so dont have family or friends who have experience house hunting so posting my question to this forum.…
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Welcome to our new home - finally!!!!
So pleased we've moved.....finally!!!! :j Thought I'd share cos I can!! http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-19755861.html This was our old house I've seen (and lifted) enough cardboard boxes to last me a lifetime!! NEVER AGAIN!!!!.....
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First Time Buyer Question
Hi I've been reading the forums with regards to first time buyers negotiating on new builds and there has been a wealth of info. One thing that remaines unclear to me is if it is ok to negotiate on a new build if one wants to take advantage of the First Buy scheme? The reason I am asking is the that the builder is already…
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Offer renegotiation
Hi I am buying a house and after having 2 offers rejected, I finally had an offer accepted of £95k (including furniture and white goods) on a house on for £97k We have since had the survey done and it has come back saying that the appropriate market value is £92k as £2,000 retention is recommended for repairs. The house is…
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Sect. 21 questions
Hi, new poster. Have searched quite extensively to make sure I'm not repeating a very common post, sorry if I am. I let my flat through an letting agent & they served my tenant with a section 21 two months ago. The tenancy comes to an end at the end of this month and he's told the letting agent he does not plan to leave. I…
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House of multiple occupancy help please
Hello, I have a four bedroomed mid terraced house with a loft conversion. I live in the property by myself . I was wondering how many lodgers I could take in before it became a HMO ? I have tried to research this but all the info is a little confusing . Thanks
