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More Covenant issues.
We are selling our house and the buyers solicitor has raised the issue that our replacement upvc windows go against the original 20 years old covenant to replace with like for like in wood. This is a house on an housing estate not a fancy country place by the way. Our solicitor has written to the building company involved,…
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engrossment fee
Hi guys, I am signing my contract but I noticed there is an engrossment fee for seller's solicitor. My solicitor said it's for preparing the Transfer Deed. The fee is £150. I am wondering if this is a reasonable price. Plus because my wife for some reason wasn't in title deed(due to she isn't on the mortgage). So I ask my…
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Advice with dealing with NHBC
Hello! (I am sorry if this is not the right place to post.) I have recently moved to a property that still has 1.5 years left of NHBC. After we moved in we noticed that the stairs were making a lot of noise and it seems to be getting worse now that we use them every day (the house was empty for a while before we moved in).…
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can a landlord help please??
Just quick questions I cannot for the life of me find the answer to... I moved into a property 24th august 2012. It was a 3 bed house for myautistic son, my daughter. Partner and myself We are on housing benefit at themoment due to my health complications and caring for my son and not sure howlong we may need it for…
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Help estate agents mess up place is over 60s only
Just heard from the sols that the place im buying is over 60s retirement place. The solicitors are looking to get the deeds changed. Is this all goes tits up are the estate agents liable for any costs as its not as described? Or am I in dream land.
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Landlord acting illegally?
We recently (three weeks ago) moved out of rented accommodation at the end of our tenancy. During the handover the landlords agent pointed out that rawplugs used to fix shelves etc to the walls were still visible and should have been removed. We did offer to do this but they were moving the new tenant into the property…
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ARLA registered letting agency rent valuation required by let to buy lender
Need some direction here please. I have been asked to produce a letter by my lender for a rental valuation of my property so they can put that against my mortgage application for income purposes. Can someone please let me know who I can use that is ARLA and cheap? I called a local agent and they charge £100 plus VAT for…
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Quick question, structural survey...
I think I read somewhere that an RICS surveyor has to have (indemnity?) insurance, is that correct?
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consent to let with mortgage lender
I am new to this and looking to rent out a property that I have a mortgage on. I have spoken to the lender and they are happy to provide me with consent to let at a cost of £125. What they need is a tenancy agreement to give me the approval. I am currently living in the same property and the tenancy agreement would be a…
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New housing estate... Opinions please, please help!
Hi All, I'm new to the site :hello: and was wondering if I could ask opinions of those who have moved to new housing estates... An opportunity has come up for us to buy a brand new house, the house is perfect and ticks all the boxes, plus they do part exchange, stamp duty paid and removal packed, unpacked and paid for and…
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How to get council tax estimate for a new property I am interested in
I am trying to get an estimate on what the council tax is likely going to be for a new property in Croydon. Is there any way to find that out online or would it be a phone call to the council?
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Building Defect Advice
Hi, I'm hoping that some of you lovely people might have some opinions or experience that may help me. My family and I have been renting a 4 year old property now for 7 months, and at the begining of the week unfortunately due to the terrential rain our garage decided to let plenty of water in. It came from a hole at the…
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Increase value of garage
Hi I've seen a smashed up garage for sale. I'm thinking of buying it and putting it right. What else can I do to increase the value of the garage? Thanks in advance Bye
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How Should We Do This?
Good morning all. I'm after some advice please - and so I've come to the place where I always receive sound words of wisdom ;) I shall try to make this short and to the point: My husband and I are viewing a house for rent this weekend. We currently live in Derby, but are relocating to North Wales, and have been looking for…
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Handing over keys after completion?
Could someone pls advise if the handing over of keys can be done 3 or 4 days after completion or is it mandatory that we get the keys on completion day? Our sellers are not able to find a removals on the completion day planned. We would like to finish all the legal aspects of buying as planned on the original completion…
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Link detached?
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-35905633.html We've got some link detached near us - the garages touch the next house ... I'm not sure what link detached means in the context of the house in the link...
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homebuyers report - 3's for roof and walls
Hi, I have just received my homebuyers report and the 3's that have come up are walls and roof (electricity, gas etc. too but guess they are normal). Roof: Walls: I can see the 3 rating for roof as a few things have been pointed out but for the walls is the 3 rating only given becasue of the wall ties? how would you guys…
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Best website to 'rate' home insurance companies?
Can anyone recommend a website that reviews / rates (either themselves or through customer reviews) home insurance companies? My best few quotes coming up through Confused.com are: Smart People Budget Santander Dial Direct Click Insurance AA Allianz Home I want to see which ones are generally thought to be 'better' rather…
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Can Higher upfront payment be used as a price negotiation tool for a new home?
Looking at a new home in warwickshire. If I pay a higher amount upfront, i.e. 40% instead of 15%, does it help in haggling with the builder or is it only beneficial for the mortgage interest etc? Sorry this might be a first time buyer question and hence sounds stupid even as I finish typing it out!! :rotfl: but I overheard…
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Landlord has put rent up - can I protest
Hello; I live in a rented flat from a private landlord, with my wife and two young sons (both under 5). We've lived here for 4 years, paying the same amount (£1200 / month) in that time. The tenancy changed from a 1 year to a periodic tenancy after 1 year of living here. We have to give 1 months notice if we decide to move…
