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how has house market changed -price wise
hi Looking at house in Scotland that was valued at £280,000, in 2008/2009. how would i find out the drop for now. Thanks for any advice
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bond back from landlord
partner rented for 4 years from same person,then gave 6 months notice.on inspection she claimed carpets etc were worn.no upkeep done by her in the 4 and half years.did have workmen fitting new boiler who ripped up carpets and left tools about.wear and tear is all whats happened but on final inspection she said she will…
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Additional Extension Over Public Sewer - 1st One Has No Build Over Agreement
We bought a house with a rear extension that was built over a private sewer that became adopted by the water company as it is shared by a neighbour. The extension is decades old, so was private at the time, and the seller paid for an indemnity policy for any issues with it. So here is the query. We are thinking, in years…
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electric arm for garage door
Buyer got a great deal with my house. Is it normal or not to sell the electric arm of my garage door separately (son said he would like it too). Don't know if were being really stingy or is it ok to try and make a little on it? thanks may :o
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Trying to find an old thread
Not so long ago there was a useful thread about renovating/refurbishing a house - it included the order in which things should be done. I've searched but can't find it. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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what needs to be done before we can exchange?
Hi all Was just wondering if someone can tell me what needs to be done before we can exchange contracts. It seems every I speak to my solicitors they have done this and that and now doing XYZ. Its so hard to work out if your nearly there and what questions should I be asking them. Thankyou
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What shall I do to move quick?
Hi guys, I need advice. I shared a flat with my gf until it recently came to an end and she's now moved out (her stuff is still in the flat which I'm sure will be collected soon). I can just about cover the cost but after some thinking, I've decided I want to move into somewhere cheaper, as cheap as possible where I can…
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Best places to live in Flintshire?
Anyone got any input? Nice but affordable areas (maximum budget 150k for 3/4 bed semi or detached house) Fully willing to buy through auction or estate agent Currently considering Hawarden
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Vendor pulled out - getting back costs?
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has successfully managed to retrieve costs from a vendor after they pulled out of a house sale? We have spent around 1k so far on survey and searches, and we were called on Monday to say the house has been taken off the market with no further explanation. It doesn't make sense. We are chain free…
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Stamp Duty retrospective claw back by HMRC
We bought our house last year and have now received a demand from HMRC for over £8000 stamp duty. At the time were sold an insurance, which had something to do with stamp duty although I'm not sure exactly what, however the insurance company now says they have a clause in their policy re they are not liable if the law…
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First Time Buyer Advice
Good afternoon, I am after some advice on particular parts of the buying process if possible. Quick background: Me and my partner in our mid twenties found a new build 3 bedroom house in our local area. The houses have been valued at 250k - no such incentives you usually get with NB's instead its fitted with everything,…
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Replacing a fence belonging to a rented house
Hi there, So I want to replace the fencing in my back garden on all three sides as it is in a sorry state. So I am ok doing 2 side as they are mine but one side is owned obviously by the next door house. But this house is rented out so I am going to have a chat to them and find out the LL's address. Now if I can get the…
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Sharps removal!
I recently purchased a new (to me) BTL house and it has been let about a month. The house was a bargain, bought from the son of deceased lady. I met him a couple of times, he clearly had problems and needed money. After the purchase was completed and in conversation with neighbours it became clear this guy had a drug…
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Wheelie bin misuse
I'm not sure if this is the right place but I'll try here first. I live in a flat (shared ownership albeit I own ((well... bank owns) 100%). This flat has been tenanted for 7 years but I moved back in 8 weeks ago due to separation. Here is my problem, since moving back in I have found that everyone is putting their rubbish…
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Council tax included
Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me? My son and his girlfriend, who are both students, rent a studio flat. They have now been in the flat for almost 2 years. When they first moved in, we were told that council tax was included in the monthly rent so, imagine their horror when they received a council tax bill for £1,800!!…
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Maintenance charges
A friend wanted to buy a fairly new home on an a newish estate. He just found out their is a maintenance charge every year. It covers gardening and all sorts. How long do you have to pay this for? Surely you have a choice?
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Boundary Fence Issue!
Am hoping someone may be able to offer some advice legally about this issue please!. I have a 5ft Boundary fence between myself and my neighbour. The deeds to our house say that we each have to "Maintain and renew" our left hand boundary fence. So, this fence between us is sort of classed as hers. So to me this means, when…
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Living in a caravan!!!
Just wondering if anyone has any ideas / info on this situation and the legalities of it! My partner and I bought our 'dream home' 18 months ago, the problem is it doesn't come with dream neighbours. Our neighbours rent (long term). I don't know the exact situation but they know / work for the landlord and seem to be very…
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Can we have 2 mortgages overlapping when selling/buying?
We have sold our house STC to first time buyers which we think will be completed within 6 weeks. However we have found a repossessed house which we want to buy but the bank may require exchange within 3 weeks, therefore I wont be able to port my mortgage in time so I am thinking about taking on a new mortgage for the…
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Reserved a new build property and they sold house to someone else! please hel
So I have tried to buy a new build property under the help to buy scheme, I went with a horrendous mortgage broker which were dreadful. I couldn't get me a mortgage, ok fine. They then went back to the builder and told them that I have been declined and to put the house back on the market. WITHOUT TELLING ME THEY WERE…
