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No Completion Certificate on my Bungalow
Hi there Hope this is the right place for my question. I have recently purchased a Housing Association bungalow which is 18 yrs old. We have been in 6 months and it has been brought to my attention by a neighbour who is suing the housing association for structural problems with his bungalow (which he purchased together…
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another how much to offer?
Thinking of doing a second viewing on a property, but like to get an idea of whether price is reasonable and what we might end up paying for it: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-22141392.html?premiumA=true Am confused by the whole thing of asking price vs. what something is really worth. I'm not sure…
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Renting a room in a house full of students. What are the Council Tax implications?
I'm a part-time student looking to rent a room in a house full of full-time postgrad students. Because they are all full-time students I presume they don't pay any Council Tax whatsoever. What then happens when I move in? Does that mean that the whole property suddenly becomes liable for CT, or is it just me that has to…
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RTB and selling on / letting - any experiences?
Before I go any further, I am perfectly aware of the arguments for and against RTB and the moral issues around it, and this thread is not about that, so if you want to rant about the immorality of RTB, please start another thread. I would like to hear from anyone who has bought their house through RTB and subsequently let…
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Stamp duty 1st time buyer: Property of up to £250,000 ??
I am aware that the stamp duty has changed since March 23th 2012. I have heard that the fee is no longer free for first time buyer with property up to £250,000. But after reading MSE website as well as from other source online I have seen that there is confusing information that for 1st time buyer of property up to…
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Help! Can anyone please property bee this for me...
and give me any background on this property, im sure I last saw it on at £87,000 - might be wrong?! How do I find out its previous sold price? Anyone know this area - good value? http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-37765202.html thanks if anyone can help...:beer:
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Looking for mortgage advice
Hi Guys, My partner and I are looking at buying our first home together. We currently rent a 2 bed flat at 450 per month, which is money down the drain as far as we are concerned. Between us we have 10K-15k for a deposit and we would require to borrow £30,000 or £35,000. My partner has 2 jobs. One job he earns £6000 a…
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Crazy letting agent admin & 'holding' fees are now the norm?
Hi I've been renting for years, and moving quite frequently for work. I'm moving once more, and have noticed radical changes in letting agents holding 'fee' and admin fees lately. It used to be that you'd do a viewing and pay something like £100 to reserve a property, sometimes this was refunded out of the first months…
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Retention on Mortgages
NOTE: I accidently posted this on here and re-posted on the Mortgages board as I thought it would get a better response. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/53557601#Comment_53557601 I’m on the market for a house at the moment and there’s an estate near us where the developer went bankrupt and a lot of…
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Poor show by agency?
A couple of months ago I arranged to view a property with a national agency (a colour (e.g, grass) preceded by a hospital department (Ear Nose & Throat) and a noise you make with your mouth, usually a tune). To cut it short, the agent didn't bother to turn up, nor did they tell the tenant about the appointment (who was…
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Inexperiened renter, baby on the way looking for place to live..advice?
Warning: this is long! I would REALLY appreciate help though! My boyfriend and I moved in together a few months ago due to a surprise pregnancy (well, we were planning to move in together but not until we were a bit more sorted and then the baby thing kind of threw us for a loop!) Anyway we are on a low income so we've…
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Selling up! Feedback on my house please! (PICS)
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Fake Letting Agents (BBC1 now)!
Fake Britain 09.45am (possibly available on iPlayer later). Investigating fake LA who set up authentic looking offices in central London, took numerous deposits and reference fees, then scarpered!
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Buying/selling a house on auction?
Hi, I say a house I'm interested in, but it's for sale at auction. Is the 'guide price' similar to the reserve price? I don't know if I should make an offer prior to auction below the guide price, in the hope it will tempt the vendor, or wait till the auction and hope it goes for even less... but then again, it may go for…
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How do we approach this noisy neighbour?
Hi Guys, I wondered if anyone else had ever had an issue with neighbours who scream at their children constantly? and how you dealt with it diplomatically? We haven't even moved in yet, we are up there alot renovating and seeing workmen and have already witnessed the woman next door really shouting at her kids - its…
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Letting Agent & Check-out inventory
Just a quick question really. As a LL should I receive a copy of the final check-out inventory? I recently took my property back, and it was a bit acrimonious with the agent when I did so I was wondering if they were being obstructive on purpose or whether I should not expect a copy at all. **Begins to wonder what she ever…
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Conditions of students paying council tax
Hi, Me and some friends have a bit of a dilemma. We are a group of 5 looking to rent together as a group next year. We are all first year medical students in London. One of our group has had some health problems and so has had to defer their exam entry until later this summer (July 2012). This means that should they fail…
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Sell a flat to finance a house?
Hi. I currently have a mortgage on a flat, which I rent out to a friendly couple. They pay slightly below the market rate, but fix all things on their end and I don't have to worry about anything. In financial terms, I have to, very slightly top up their rent, to pay off the mortgage. I am now in the process of acquiring a…
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Solicitors fees
wonder if anyone can answer my question please if you part exchange your house for a new build, do you have to pay buying and selling fees to your solicitor. just trying to work out some figures. and does anyone know a ball park figure thanx
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Opinions Please - Why is this flat so cheap?
Hi - Was just after some opinions on this one as I'm a bit confused..... I purchased my flat in 2009 for £105k (it was valued by 2 surveyors @ £110k). About 9 months ago one in the same block sold for £110k. Last week I had my flat valued as I was moving mortgage provider. The valuer said £110k. This morning I noticed that…
