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Another Deposit Thread, Sorry!
Oohh I'm annoyed right now. Hoping someone can word me a calm way of dealing with this. It's not the money, it's the principle of people always trying to walk over the OH and I. Right, we rented a house for a year. We were model tenants if I do say so myself, never complained, not even when the heating and hot water packed…
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Land registry sale date entries
I have been looking at sold prices on various property websites to see what houses have sold for in areas I am interested in. All the properties have the sale date next to them but I am unsure what this date represents. Is this the date the offer was accepted, is it the date of exchange or is it the date of completion?
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council tax
When you've bought a property but don't live in it for 6 months is the council tax free for 6 months?
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House planning on shared laneway
Hi all, Hope someone can help or is in the know with shared laneways. I own some land at the end of a shared laneway. The laneway is owned by a neighbour, however i have Right of Way the whole way up and down the lane aswel as the right to maintain it (relay stones, maintain fencing both sides etc. On the deeds on the…
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FTB advice needed
Hi I just wondered if anyone could give me any advice as I am reading other posts on here about declined mortgage applications and panicking! Myself and my partner have applied for a mortgage with Natwest through the help to buy scheme. We were given an agreement in principle by them and are now waiting for our application…
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Buying a BTL
Question to you good people. I am using a financial adviser to purchase a 1930's house for BTL. Today I have been asked by my fin adviser to provide at least 2 quotes for every job that needs doing (at least 20 different tradesmen to supply 2 quotes for everything) I am very worried that this will upset and disrupt the…
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Lawyers and Surveyors
We've had an offer accepted and I've obtained a few quotes from Lawyers and Surveyors in the areas. This is all new to us so does anyone know of rough base prices we should be aiming for with Lawyers and base prices for full house surveys for Surveyors?
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Certified I.D
Is there anyways I can get this done for free? e.g. my bank or mortgage advisor from nationwide?
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Listing Rental property with multiple agents
Are you able to/is there any reason not to, list your property with multiple letting agents? Are there any additional costs involved as there are with selling houses with multiple agents? I was wondering if listing with multiple agents would make them work for their money or is it not worth it? Thanks
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Feedback from EA (whilst selling)?
Do you expect your EA to provide feedback on each viewing? Or am I being too precious (finding that I have to chase EA for feedback)? Do people just accept "no news is bad news" and not particularly worry about "why?"? EA is Knight Frank and it is a pretty expensive property (not that it should make a difference). QT
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Open bridging loans , ridiculous?
My buyer pulled out just when we were due to exchange. I'm trying to do what i can to get a new buyer in place asap and hopefully lessen the risk of losing the house i had found to buy. The vendors are as upset as i am, and are being very helpful in giving me a bit of time before they will need to re-advertise. They've…
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Licence to Assign. How much and who pays?
Hello All, I am selling my flat in Manchester. It is a Leasehold (99 years left) and is the only Leasehold in a 3 flat Victorian conversion. The Freeholder owns the other flats and the retail premises downstairs. The Freeholder is not a particularly pleasant person, and will charge excessive amounts, and delay as much as…
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Online Estate Agents
Hi all I have seen a few online estate agents such as Property Eagle, House Simple and Own Move but I wondered what online estate agents you guys may have used for a flat fee and wondered how good they are? I am looking to sell and move in the New Year so not sure when is best to put it on the market. I know the online…
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First Time Seller , then Buying
Hi Just wanted some advice really. I bought my flat about 18 months ago as a first time buyer, new build, own it 100%. I am now wanting to put it on the market and buy a house as we have a baby on the way. I put a massive 30% deposit on my flat so have a good deposit for a house.With regards to mortgages is it based on…
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transfer of rental lease
Hi all, some advice would be appreciated. We are looking to move out of current rental and have responded to a private advert for a nice property. The current tenants want to move early before lease expiry and have been told that they can if they find someone to take on their lease without break in rent payment. That is…
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House Plan Advice
Hi all, i'm after a little advice. I'm looking to buy my first house at the start of next year (in a position at the moment that I can save large amounts of money so i'm not wanting to rush) But I really want to make the right choice to set myself up for later life - and who doesn't dream of retiring early! I'm lucky…
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contract
I'm a first time buyer, and got my offer accepted couple of weeks back. My solicitor says that he waiting for the contract from the seller without that they will not start other process like legal searches etc. Is it common? And what is this contract exactly? After signing the contract the property deal is over and the…
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Stamp duty when buying out joint owner?
Hey Experts, Please can someone advise? I'm currently buying out my ex partner (joint owner, never married). The Flat is valued at £181,000 we bought it for £165,00 4 years ago and have a current mortgage of £143,500. We have agreed between us to that I pay him £12,500 (the money he put into the flat and a little extra I…
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Moving a bathroom up stairs - cost?
Hello We are looking at a property that needs some work doing to it. The major issue is that the bathroom and toilet are on the ground floor on the other side of the house from each other. We would forgo a 3rd bedroom in place of installing the bathroom in its place. Another house down the street have built into the loft,…
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Exchanged!!!!!!!!!!!
EXCHANGED!! Yes - Im screaming!! My solicitor called me a minute ago to confirm. Yet to call DH. I am posting here first :) Thank you all for holding my hand through this long process. I've been looking for the last 1.5 yrs - had too many 'must have' s on our list :D Everytime I had a question in mind - about offers, EAs,…
