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offer accepted on a house but want to view another with same agent?
As above we've had an offer and surveys done on a house, but there is another one just come to market that may offer more for our money, its on with the same estate agent, how do I stand asking to view it? Also if I like it can I test by putting in an offer even though the other offer is in place? or will agents refuse all…
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Renting out old to buy new
After some help and advice please before visiting a mortgage advisor? We are considering renting out our current home which we own outright and buying a new house. I wanted to get clear in my head how we would borrow the money needed to buy the new house. For discussion sake’s say the new house is worth £175k we have a…
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3-bedroom bungalow Bexleyheath
Hi all, please if there is anyone from Bexley council, could you give me your opinion? We are buying house, 3 bedroom bungalow in south Bexleyheath, Upton road area. What do you think of price 350k? Many thanks for all your opinions.
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Possible Landlord harasment
Dear forum; I have posted about our situation previouslly, but this is a specific post about our landlord. We have rented from a private landlord for 5 years, who gave us a S21 ~5 weeks ago. We have two kids under 5. At the moment we are unsure we can move out in 3-4 weeks time as requested, and might need a month or 2…
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Taking a very long time!!
Hi, we had an offer accepted for a first floor flat in the first week of may, everything seemed to be going fine i sent everything i needed off to my Solicitors, we met the vendor who said he was looking for a quick exchange and completion. We are first time buyers and the flat is a renovated office, top floor and bottom…
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Deposit return for student forgiens affecting my friend or aload of crap?
Hiya, Obvouisly its not myself so I don't know every little detail. As I can get from her the deposit hasn't been protected (Has anyone got the numbers for her so she can check this?) On requesting her deposit she has been told that because the people she was sharing with are not from the UK he has to send a form to the…
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Quiet Enjoyment
Does anyone know where I can find the actual wording of this clause in the housing act. Thanks.
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Selling our flat - survey showed conservatory moved?
Any advice, please? Accepted an offer on our flat several months ago but survey only just carried out, and identified that our conservatory has a crack appearing between the house and the extension part. Help!
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Why is my house purchase not listed?
I bought a new build property 13 months ago and it still isn't listed on the databases for sold house prices (net house prices / rightmove etc). The property is mortgaged with First Direct. Houses that sold before and after ours are listed, but those that sold at around the same date are not! Is this something I should be…
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Final house check before exchange
Just before exchanging contracts we'll be doing a final house viewing, here is a list of things I want to check: taps light switches fence loft doors / handles garage door radiators Is there anything I should definitely check to avoid any problems once the house is bought?
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Deposit not held in scheme?
We're about to end our tenancy as we have bought a house, and will be moving out in 30 days. I was looking through the contract, and under the deposit subheading, they've just written 'deposit given to landlord', what does that mean?? Secondly, they didn't do an inventory of the place when we moved in, or at least didnt…
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Solicitor still waiting for lease pack one month on.
Hi there, Just wondering if I'm being impatient or if anyone else would be getting agitated re no movement on a (chain free both sides)sale a month down the line. Not really sure who's at fault, but my sol has done some searches, but has only last week received some freehold info, but still has no lease pack from the…
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Colchester New builds
Anybody bought a new build house in the Colchester area lately. Would be interesting to know of any discounts/ incentives you were given. I didnt have much luck when I reserved my property last month.:beer:
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First time buyer advice please
My parents have lent me 45k as a deposit Earnings 72k inc ot , have3 years p60 as proof House is 222500 My parents do not want to gift me the money I case something happens And f curse the morgage company want to see 2 months of my saving acc, but I've just had an extra 45k put in Does Any lender allow the deposit which is…
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Gazundered?!
Evening all, I am looking for some urgent advice... I have had my house on the market since September last year. In April we accepted an offer £15000 less than original asking price. The people who are buying it are intending on keeping it as a holiday home. It was all going smoothly, and we had an exchange date set for…
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Fingers Crossed all:-)
Have had an offer and accepted on my house near as could wish for to the asking price. Had mortgage DIP approved Have made an offer on a house we like this afternoon, just waiting to hear back from EA. Cross everything that it all goes smoothly as appears to be moving along better than I could have hoped. :)
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Help!! Struggling to get a figure in my head...
for this property and gain an estimated value!! Hoping those that have the knowledge and tools could help me please? What would be your opening offer and what would you be happy paying?! Thanks if you can offer some estimates... :beer: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-36787519.html
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How much are a 'Home Buyers' report?
On properties £160k?
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The mystery of the floor mountain!
Hello much more savvy people that are not going to end up with a project of a house. We have been viewing a series of wonderfully ugly houses due to our sad budget! The latest house has in the living room a rather bizarre situation where the floor seems solid and fine on the surface, but is in a little hill. Does anyone…
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i cancelled my orange contract but im still being charged, help please
Hi i had a 24 month contract with orange, i called up and cancelled giving 1 months notice but yesterday i checked my bank statements and orange have took 4 payments out for a phone im not using. I called them today and the lady on the phone says it is because i asked for a pac code and did not use it. I did ask for this…
