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Land tenancy agreement transfer?
I am in the final stages of a house purchase. The house is a freehold property with a garden that backs up against a canal. The strip of land at the rear of the garden by the water is let out to the owner of the property by British Waterways Board. The Tenancy Agreement states that it is non transferable but the other side…
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2n'd Viewing.
Yes, the second precious viewing. Two adults, maybe two grandparents and three small children at noon. They will be arriving from 150 miles away, what would you provide? Mum is veggie but cooks meat for the family. I'm familiar with that as the same. Sandwiches or more? Don't want to appear desperate, though I am,…
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In the dark with conveyancing
I'm new to buying property and my conveyancer isn't telling me much. So i just wondered if someone could tell me roughly what stage i'm at? this is what has happened so far: I gave in a form saying what fixtures and fittings are included in the sale. I got quite a few forms requiring my signature including a contract and…
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Refusal to refund holding deposit
A friend has given an agent a holding deposit for a property but has never been given a date for a move. They have asked repeatedly for a date to move in and so far nothing. They have asked the agent to refund the deposit but the agent has refused saying they took the place off the market and my friend has to pay £30 per…
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Local lettings Scotland
Anyone got in depth knowledge on how local lettings works on new build houses in Scotland. I am aware it takes into account those who need to be in that area but, how do they then whittle that down to choose one person. Is it just automaticlaly the person with the most points. Thanks
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Mortgage and renting my house
Hi I own a house with my husband and we split up 2 years ago ,he moved out and I paid the mortgage,after a few months I was uncomftable living in the house I shared with my husband,I didn't have the money to sell it so I rented it out and I rented a place with my 3 children,I have always worked but the last 5 weeks I can't…
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Gazumped Question...
Hi there Quick question. I was gazumped today by an estate agent. The vendor accepted my offer and the same estate agent allowed more offers after the verbal agreement. I know it's legal, but is this ethical by the estate agent? Shouldn't they have said no further bids - a bid has been accepted. I can understand if it was…
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Cheapest solicitors for buying garage @ auction
Hi I am hoping to buy two garages at auction as part of one lot. What's the best price I can expect? I will buy in cash (no mortgage). Also garage will be in joint names. To keep cost down I am happy not to do optional searches etc. If any solicitors on here PM me your best price. Thanks Bye
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Another Building Regs / Indemnity question
Hi We are coming to the end of a long and hellish process of buying our first house. Having lost two we are determined not to lose the third!! Contracts are almost ready to exchange but two items were identified for which the seller has no evidence of Building Regs Approvals - (1) removal of a chimney breast below the…
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VAT free flooring - TW New build
Hi guys I've found lot of people on this forum talking about getting VAT off the price for flooring and other accessories for new build. I'm buying a new build from TW but getting the flooring done with a local tiler. Can i ask for VAT exclusion as the flooring is to be laid for a new build house? How does that work?…
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Buying a house from a friend
Hello Everyone, I'm seeking advice please. A friend who has several properties, knows I am seeking a new house. They have just purchased a repossessed Property and have now offered it to me. I already have a house on a mortgage but they have said that I can buy the property from them, with them acting as a bank thus no…
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tennancy agreement
im a first time landloard and need to set-up a tennacy agreement. please can someone point me to the best one i can print and advise what info i need to take to make it legally binding.
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New Build part-ex deposit on exchange query
We are looking into a part exchange on a new build house, where the developer will sell our property on our behalf in exchange for the new build house. The new house will not be finished until March 2013 at the earliest, but they would like to exchange contracts within 28 days, and completion would be floating. On exchange…
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A house for my parents
Sounds like a good swap.... but seriously My sister and I would like to look into helping my parents by a house. Mum and Dad could afford a deposit but they wouldn't be able to get a mortgage over a term which would make it affordable. My sister and I could. The plan I have would be for my sister and I to take out the…
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Estate Agents Taylor's vs. Connells
Anyone any views on either? We're currently with a smaller EA, less pushy, probably no head quarters KPI and targets, so thinking of changing to one of these players Both have sold and got stuff for sale around us
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Landlord has not lodged full deposit
My housemates and I are moving out but the landlord is being difficult about the desposit (the usual story - grass not cut etc). He hasn't lodged the full deposit with a scheme - £1200 not £1250. Can we potentially use the law as leverage?
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Can a mortgage be signed over to someone else?
My mother-in-law is very close to getting her flat repossessed and I'm wondering if we can take over the mortgage to stop her losing it? It's a bit difficult to find out with any clarity but I think she has lots of debts as well although as far as I'm aware they are in the names of her business [ a ltd company ] although…
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Tennant Renewal Fee - fair?
Good morning all, I have a couple of questions regarding a letter i have received from my letting agency. My friend recommended this site as it helped him immensely when he was buying his first home. I have rented my current property since 13th August 2011, in July 2012 as it was coming to the end of my tenancy agreement…
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Broadband speed can add value to your house
http://www.mirror.co.uk/money/personal-finance/broadband-speed-now-a-top-priority-1347918
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Rented house stinks
Hi We have rented a 4 bed house with 3 bathrooms. Time was so tight. We had to take this one even though it was quite expensive and quite wear and tear. The agency had the carpet cleaned just before we moved in. It was still wet when we moved in. So I didn't notice the toilet leak in the cloakroom. However we found many…
