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Am I being ripped off?
After months of getting nowhere I'm finally on the verge of getting my own place. I've just had a letter from my solicitor regarding charges for Conveyancing costs and Disbursements They are: Purchase Fee £350 Telegraphin Transfer Fee £30 Photocopying contribution £10 SDLT £25 VAT £83 Local Authority Search £77 Drainage…
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returning deposit
hi all just needing some advice we have been renting a property for last 15 yrs landlord in this time has only replaced a systen in this time we are moving out at end of month nothing has been upgraded in this house since 1986(was holiday cottage ) b4 that front room /stairs ./bedroom carpets have all been here since then…
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Is it possible to complete...
After a month of being at a stand still we are FINALLY meeting with our solicitor this afternoon to sign exchange contracts and to get a few questions answered. We are going on holiday next weekend, are we being totally unrealistic expecting to be able to exchange next week and complete end of july? Vendor is moving into a…
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? re propertysaleexperts.co.uk
Has anyone got any info on this company propertysaleexperts.co.uk? We have a small house for sale with a sitting tenant. This company keep texting me saying they have investors who are interested in the property. Any help appreciated Thanks
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Tenancy Agreement
Hi All, Just need some advise really. We had a bad experience in our last flat with noisy neighbours, drugs and just a bad time. We moved out in May to a new place and the landlady insited we went private with her and she will knock £100 off the rent, this was ideal for us and we were very happy. But all has gone bad :-(…
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council tax refund
hello! let's say I rent a property where council tax is included in the rent at the same time I am a full student and worker am I exempt from council tax? is there a way to get a refund? or landlord will benefit from my exemption, and I will end up paying as if I had to pay council tax too?
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renting contract
hello I haven't signed a contract for rent before, and I would like to ask what usually the contract mentiones regarding minimum rent period I mean, what happens if I want to move out before the minimum rent period thanks!
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Where i`m at...
Morning , just sharing as quite nervous today Currently : Mortgage offer received and Halifax Valuation OK , a week or so ago , the survey on the house were selling was yesterday (offer accepted 4 weeks ago) and we have out fingers crossed on that , though we know the house is strong and good , but there is always the…
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Leverage - Buy-to-let
Hi I am about to move into buy-to-let. I have sufficient cash for a deposit. My plan was, primarily and very simply, over the next few years to create a property portfolio - via capital repayment mortgages - which would generate rental income for my retirement. By the time I retire I would own outright all properties.…
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Deducting from deposit
I'm trying to get house ready for final inspection on Monday. LL is using an agency to do it as its a repo property, rent from receiver. Can my LL make deductions from my deposit if they are not spending any of the deduction money on the property because they have sold it? I'm wondering if they can simply pocket some? I'm…
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NHBC Claim
Has anyone made a claim on NHBC and how did you find the process? They seem very tardy in their response to my own claim. I wonder if it is just a toothless organisation who exist to support the builders?
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Notice to Quit
Ok, so I have driven my self mad reading this stuff. I am Wales (which I think is no diffrent to England in this matter). My AST says (laid out like this):- Term: 12 Months Commencing on 28/06/2008 Rent: £xxx Monthly Payment: in advance by equal payments on the 1st of each month. I exchanged on a purchase today to compleat…
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Survey on a 3 year old new build/Persimmon Home?
Hello! First time buyer here. I'm buying a new-ish build - a Persimmon home that was built in 2010. I've read all the Persimmon threads on MSE, which makes me think I should get a full survey done! Is it worth getting a homebuyers or structural survey on a build that's 3 years old? Thanks!
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Is anyone actually going to buy this house?
Would be interested to see what it actually sells for: http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/story/2013-06-26/cut-price-for-cliff-top-house/
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Completion date?
Hi guys, we had out offer accepted 4th June (3 weeks ago). We are getting married on 4th August so we need to be moved into the house in the next couple of weeks to give us chance to set up before we go away on honeymoon. We're away for a month so we're a bit anxious because if we don't get moved in time we'll have to pay…
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Two telegraphic transfer fees??
Hi All, I have been looking at the final bill for my conveyancing... after having a good search on here it seems very common for your final bill to not resemble the initial quote in any way - even for a fixed fee quote. Anyhows - my conveyancers have itemised 2 telegraphic transfer fees (at a hefty £39 each). My question…
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Private Renters (wanting to move) on Housing Benefit
Hi All, hope you can help. My DH and twin DDs are looking to move out of our 2 bed private rented house to somewhere with a bit more space! It's been 8 years since we last moved house and the lettings market has changed rather a lot in that time, not least all these costs for credit checks and references when going through…
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would you buy this house?
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-24139083.html?premiumA=true Good points: amazing character feels lovely beautiful area Bad points: shared hallway smallish back garden, so an extention would be difficult grade 2 listed no kitchen possible new heating system needed. This property has been on the market…
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Negotiating price after survey
Hello all! I wasn't sure where to post this, so sorry if this topic has been discussed before. But I'm after some advice.... My wife and I have an offer accepted on a house we both love. It was on the market for 180,000, and after a little negotiating, we have an offer accepted for 172,500. That includes several items they…
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Avoiding a two sale chain?
Less money saving, more stress saving.... My husband and I are looking to start the moving process this year (possibly soon if a worthwhile property becomes available) and our situation is that we have two properties to sell - the house I used to live in, which is mortgage-free and has been let since late 2005, and our…
