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DIY BBQ - Poll - for Resale??
Howdi All I have started a post on "In my Home", but wanted to ask another Q from a different angle which I have copied below, and the original found at https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4625727 Evening All Hubby is talking about making a BBQ as we have flattened our garage/outbuildingin the garden, and so…
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Selling by auction - advice PLEASE!
Had my house on the market for almost two years with very little interest. Agent says there is nothing more I can do to make it more sellable, it's just the way the market is. They suggested today that I think about selling by auction. What do I need to consider??
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Consent to Let and Leasehold Consent
I currently own a leasehold apartment which I am planning to rent out and buy a new property to live in. I had spoken to my current lender and they told me about needing to apply for consent to let and they have sent me out the necessary application form to return along with the £100 admin fee. I have just been reading the…
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Options for ordering/enforcing a sale
What was our family home is now for sale. My parents are divorced and have become co-owners of the property. Dad remains at the property, covering mortgage payments and bills etc; but is desparate to get out asap. It has been on the market for 6 months, having been reduced (started at £240k, now £230k) - and there have…
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Stressed and unsure what to do
Hi everyone and apolgies for for the long post. I'm having a bit of a nightmare with my house purchase and not sure what to do. Bit of background I started looking at properties in January and after 20 viewings found the one. My offer was accepted in the third week of Jan and by the middle of Feb my mortgage was agreed,…
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Buying in London first time, is it possible?
Hi All, I need some advice. Currently, I live in a flat share in east London which costs me about £545pcm all inc. I do love it, and my housemates, but I am 29 and would like my own place. I do have a boyfriend, but it is early days and marriage or family very unlikely with him (you cannot have it all as I have worked…
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Given an ultimatum on purchase
Little bit of a rant! Me and my wife are so annoyed at the minute. We are currently in the process of buying our fist home. Due to me working aboard, we have arranged with our lender a residential mortgage with consent to let. It has been dragging its heels in at every given opportunity, not on our purchase but our vendors…
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Tenant credit checks - problem....
Dear All, I was hoping someone might be able to help. I was made bankrupt 6 years ago (2007). I am now looking to rent with my wife and our 16 month old daughter but I am concerned about the tenant credit check. I have checked my credit file and there are no court records or defaults but I am concerned that they will find…
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Help me decide if we should buy this
Hello everyone Please help us decide whether we are looking at a bargain in front of us. It is a 3 bedroom semi detached house that's in terrible condition. This property had a tenant who has been evicted last month...The EA told us he's been there for 40 years....sold the house in 2005, rented the house from the new…
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low valuation of property
Hello ive currently in the process of moving to Turkey toretire. I’m gifting my son the home so he can get a step on the property ladderwe was looking at the value to be around 220-240K and he would take out amortgage for around 120K so gifting around 100K+ but they have paid £400 for anevaluator, who spent the best part…
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Estate Agent Problems
I am due to move in to a property on Saturday. Renting, 6 month lease. Advertised on all the main websites as available furnished or part-unfurnished and only one price, £795 pcm. I went to view the house and the owner showed me around, very nice lady, said she was taking the TV and things like that but all of the fitted…
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Rent going up
Hello, Found out recently that my rent is going up, have been a tenant for many years with a signed agreement which has not been renewed for many years. As part of the increase I am being asked to sign a new agreement. I have heard that the notice period (one month based on the old agreement) may reduce to a couple of…
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changing House deeds following inheritance
Hi all My grandfather died sadly last year and left his house to myself and two other family members. I'm just in the process of completing the relevant Land registry forms to change ownership etc but when i look at the house deeds it appears that my grandfather didn't change the deeds when my grandmother passed away 10…
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Pay for parts to boiler as a tenant?
Hi, I rent a property on a 2 year lease and we pay extra annually for the boiler to be serviced. (This is in our contract I think) The landlord has said the boiler needs servicing again and has mentioned we will have to pay for parts too. (We have paid for parts before but only amounted to £5). Can they legally make us pay…
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Down sizing
Please help!!!! We have house to put on market for 190.000 and have no mortgage, we own outright. We have found a property for 100,000 we would love to put offer in on. We need to borrow 100,000 until our property is sold and we then want to pay the whole debt off and be totally mortgage free again. What is the best way to…
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House extension legislation
Government was considering allowing larger extension to properties without having to go through the planning application. This was meant to be temporary (3 years). Probably building regulations would still have to be met and approved. However the local authorities were objecting to free for all build approach that would…
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SDLT query
Hi I just had a question, I am in process of buying a house. We should be proceeding towards exchange soon but wanted to know, I need to pay 10% on contract exchange and remaining 10% on completion. Now after this I have to pay SDLT and solicitor fees. Can I pay these two things by credit card or do I have to pay them to…
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Mortgage Redemption Figure on completion Statement
Hi there, some advice would be appreciated. I have had a completion statement sent to me by my conveyancer. I agree with all of the figures that are written down but one which has confused me is the one called "Mortgage Redemption". The figure they have put is £75000. I spoke to my lender this afternoon and they advised me…
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Sold prices & Land registry query
hi...how long after a house sale does the Land Registry publish the "Sold" price? thanks
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Good experience with a solicitor
Has anyone been pleasantly surprised by the quality of their conveyancer? Please share the details :beer:
