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Completion Day - Tips/Things to do?
Hi, Does anyone have any tips/links to previous posts on what to do/ask on completion day? Have thought of the following questions: - How do white goods work/any problems? - How does heating system work/any problems? - Are there any other keys than the ones you are giving me in circulation? - What are the neighbours like,…
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Do we owe solicitors anything?
Ftbs. We went through London and Country brokers, and they recommended Premier property lawyers. We went with them as we thought it would be simpler and we were assured they were on our lenders approved panel. Anyway I have a vague recollection that our broker said he would "instruct" them for us. Husband got a few calls…
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Building survey shows problems but Valuation was OK
We have just had a structural survey done and it showed some very significant problems to the foundations of the house. The waterproofing has failed which has led to rotten joists, and now the interior walls are starting to sink. I know I should probably walk away, but we like the house and we've got quotes so know that if…
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Tenant died with rent arrears
my aging parents rent out two flats in a converted property ( 12 month AST- no guarantor) Last weekend it was brought to my attention that monthly rent payments for the previous 2 months (October and November) had not been received from the upstairs tenant. These were usually received by a standing order on the 18th of…
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petty things but advice appreciated
I was a tenant in a house, sharing with one other male, and we paid rent to the landlord and bills ourselves. This worked fine throughout my stay there. At the end of my tenancy I agreed to pay any outstanding bills once they came through. A few weeks later they did, so I paid the total minus the amount I was due back from…
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Astwood Bank or Bromsgrove?
Hi, just bought a house in Astwood Bank with family due to nice area, schools and houses. We are moving from the South West and although my wife's family lives not to far away, we just want some opinions on the area and to see if we might the right choice etc. Any help welcomed and thanks in advance.
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Change of Address Notification List
I've just completed on the house and would like to set about telling everyone change of address. Just trying to find a simple Excel spreadsheet with a comprehensive list of people to tell so they can be ticked off but surprisingly can't find one. Is there one tucked away somewhere on this site or on the internet?
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Who is responsible for upcoming works when buying
Hi, I am currently in the process of buying a flat to rent. When undergoing the searches, I was originally told that there were imminent works coming up on the outside of the property. On the forms, the lady who currently owns the property has ticked yes to say that there is work coming up soon. However, I am now being…
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Reeds Rains are a shambles
Hello we live in a 1 bedroom flat in a complex. On Friday the front door handle in the flat came off so I send an email to my local reeds rains office reporting the problem. You could still attach the handle and open the door. The local office then forward the email to maintenance around 2pm. The maintenance team email me…
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NRAM mortgage port and shared ownership deals
Dear all I wonder if you can help me. I currently have a together mortgage with NRAM; 98k mortgage and 18.5k unsecured loan. Property is in Stoke and currently worth circa 100k. I would like to find out if it is possible for me to port my existing mortgage but for a shared ownership property as I would be looking to buy in…
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help mortage advise
hi i was wondering if anyone could give me advise, i have applied for a mortgage and it has come back as i cant afford it i do not understand my rent per month is £360 with the mortgage it will be £200 i have paid the rent for the past year how can this be, it is very frustrating. if i had the mortgage i would be able to…
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santander causing grief
Hello there, I am hoping that someone out there can help: Basically, back in August (5th) we put an offer in for a 1 bed maisonette. A couple of days later and the offer was accepted. After months of nothing (many holidays booked off at work in anticipation), we finally had the date which was scheduled for the 6th of…
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Rent Arrears Late Fee Dispute
I am on a rolling month to month contract. My six month signed lease ended August 2012. I was contacted today by my landlord notifying me I had six months late rent dating back to July 2013 and one month from January 2013. I was unaware I was late with rent and assumed the direct debit was going out, I don't check my bank…
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letting agent has moved in new tenants without notifying us (so no contract etc..)
Hi thanks for reading. Any perspective / advice will be greatly recieved. Background: There is a family property that wouldnt sell so we rent it out. We dont make much on it and what we have made has paid for new boiler, damp proofing, guttering, new toilet (in fact it'll be several years before we actually see any…
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Another happy house seller!
House went on sale on October 4th. Exchanged on Monday, completion Friday. Done! The whole process was efficient, smooth and completely painless. EA was spot on with their advice and they kept me informed every step of the way. The conveyancing solicitor was fast and efficient .... I dropped all the signed papers off at…
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Buying Old Pub – Change of Use
Spotted a pub that’s been granted planning permission for change of use to residential. With regard to purchasing the property, would this be a commercial sale or residential? I've no intention of using it as a pub but would like to live in the 1st/2nd floor residential area whilst I convert the downstairs etc. Thanks
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Exchanged now (thank you forum!)
After being lied to by the estate agents, the vendor, the vendors solicitor and our solicitor, after dragging this no chain, vacant occupancy, no serious issue sale for months, after being served a section 21 by our landlord, nagging everyone involved, resigning ourselves to walk away and sitting in at the solicitors on…
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Slef build home in Northern Ireland
We are considering building our own home in Northern Ireland (north/mid Down). Can anyone recommend links for how to get started? We need to research house plans, cost estimates, planning permission, builders etc. We are hoping to minimize costs by project managing ourselves (I am not working and therefore have spare…
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Why isn't my house selling?
OK I'm asking for some home truths here people. (pardon the pun) My house has been on the market for 9 months and so far we've had 14 viewings including a second viewing. 4 were time wasters who didn't even have their own house on the market yet and the rest gave feedback like "too many stairs" or "it's too small" (5 said…
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Website comparing estate agents in your area - is it any good?
Hello, Just wondered whether anyone has used this website and knows whether their info is valid? http://www.home.co.uk/search/agents/results.htm?location=leeds Many thanks, Woo.
