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Is it worth installing a new kitchen?
We have planned a new kitchen for our house in London. This would cost about £18-20k. This has been planned for a while and I have the money saved. We were Also planning to redecorate which we can do ourselves. However, our plans have changed somewhat and we are now expecting to relocate in approximately 18 months - 2…
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New home in daughters name?
Down sizing and will be buying new home outright. Just thought....could we put the house in our daughters name rather than ours to protect our assets if we beome ill in our old age and government will make us pay for care? We have both worked hard all our life and don't see why our daughter's inheritence should go to pay…
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Sale agreed (for the third time) but vendor won't budge
I had an offer accepted on a property in January and everything appeared to be ticking along nicely. Surveys were carried out and mortgages are in place. Over the past month I have grown increasingly impatient with the vendor as they insist that they will not move until they find a property that meets their exact criteria.…
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Landlords advice please
The storys is when I was 18 I was a idiot and racked up quite abit of debt (5k) And in my wisdom decided I wasnt going to pay and it may go away. It didnt and I came to my senses eventually and paid it all back . Now at the grand old age of 26, and I want to rent through a letting agence and have found a perfect flat for…
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Negotiating with CALA Homes - any experience?
We're looking at some CALA Homes just now and although we really like them, they're right at the top end of our budget. Has anyone had any success with negotiating the price down with them before?
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First time buyers looking for advice!
My partner and I are first time buyers, looking to buy near Birmingham. This weekend, we found a property we fell in love with and have put in an offer - very exciting! :D In our limited opinion, we think the property is a great buy - it is a 2 bed flat in a very sought after location with great transport links to…
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Completion
Hi We are due to complete on our house on Friday and are moving in on the same day. We have already arranged a removal company. Luckily we are renting from a friend and a friend is moving into the flat so collecting post wont be a massive problem, but we have made a long list of people that we need to inform that we are…
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Combi boiler thoughts?
Hello all, Sold our house and have bought a Victorian property. It has a combi boiler...never had one of those...are they any good to run central heating, hot water and one shower? Just curious really :D
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BIRMINGHAM - Anyone live in The Cube?
Hey guys, I'm moving to Birmingham where I'll commute to work in Redditch. I'm a junior doctor and I'll be earning about 30k per year and I'm looking for a nice studio/1 bed in the centre of town - I've been studying in a quaint part of the country for years and am looking forward to enjoying the city for once! I have my…
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Need Advice Please Regarding Tenancy Agreement
Hi all My partner and I have been renting this 1 bedroom flat for nearly 6 months, our 6 month tenancy ends next month, the flat is managed by a letting agent on the landlords behalf, I asked them about renewing my tenancy and they have given me 2 options- 1. To pay £60 to renew my tenancy for another 6 months. OR 2. To go…
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Selling furniture to Landlord?
Hi, I moved into a flat on my own Sept 2012, unfurnished, so furnished it myself (to a nice standard I may add!). However, I am now considering moving to the city (manchester) in a flat share (spareroom. com) - and commuting to work. It will be cheaper, more sociable, and a more lively place (I'm 26, and finding it a bit…
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Completing on Friday...electric/gas?
We're FTB and are finally getting the keys to our new place on Friday. We have to give 2 months notice on our current rental, and so we will still be renting there when we take possession. We are using this so we can take our time with moving things over and cleaning, but my question is regarding electric/gas. Obviously we…
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Ending AST with special tenancy conditions
Hi pls can I get some advice regarding my first ever tenancy. I wish to leave my property at the end of May 2013 in order move in with someone. I started my AST tenancy on 31.08.12 with a 12 months contract and have been in my rental property for nearly 8 months. I have read and reread my tenancy agreement and have found…
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Estate agents tactics?
Are these all tactics or is it just simply a coincidence and it has been sold?
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right to buy after succession of tenancy
hi guys just wondering if you can give me any advice. I have been living with my grandmother for the last 14 year's and we were going to buy the house together next year. unfortunately she became very ill recently and doesn't have long left and will not get a mortgage now. I should be able to succeed the tenancy as she has…
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changing aa mattress
We have changed tenants at Christmas (only our 2nd ones in the appartment) and have been informed last week one of them would like a new mattress as its uncomfortable. Our manaagement company said they should be renewed every two years. Its a two bed appartment and bedroom 1 hasn't been renewed, should we do that at the…
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"Quick Buy" Property Companies - any recommended?
Are there any of these companies that are reputable and don't rip you off? We have an apartment that we bought for £85k, owe £73k but only expect to get £60k for - we have been stuck here for 7 years and due to a number of factors can now afford to get out. We'd prefer to not have to go through the usual estate agents,…
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Fence problem
Just a quickie. Next door neighbour has taken upon himself to nail/screw what looks like carpet gripper to the top of my fence. This seems to be some sort of security device. We do not get on Do i have the right to remove and hand back?
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Survey Queries - Full vs HBR on a leasehold flat...
Hi there, buying a flat (for the first time) and interested in any tips on how to get the most out of a survey. It's a leasehold flat in a building built in the 70s and so I'd assume we don't need to/it wouldn't be worth getting a full structural survey and should instead get a HomeBuyers Report. Is that right? The…
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Sharing valuation with EA
In my naivety when I was discussing potential 'show stopping' repairs on the property I'm mid-purchase of with EA, I freely replied when they asked what the house valuation was that it had "met offer price so long as repairs and maintenance are carried out." Since this point, I've encountered people (both on these forums…
