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Landlord not doing repairs
First off, in Scotland oven thermostat is gone so room filled with smoke within minutes and eyes hurt and sore throat etc, also the washing machine is very old(but good) and the metal hinge on door has worn out so its hanging off(still closes as 1 out of 2 hinges are ok but will break) Landlord says its my responsibility…
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How to push for sale if you are selling only
Hi, just wondered if anyone has any tips on how to hurry up a sale if you are only selling and not buying? Basically we agreed the sale of our flat at the beginning of august with the buyers being keen to move asap and their buyers being first time buyers, so only 3 in the chain. Originally all concerned were happy to…
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Boiler broken - What rights do I have as a tenant?
Hi, I currently rent a property managed by an agent and looking for some advice on my position and entitlements with regards to the following situation. The boiler broke down recently during the recent cold snap on a Sunday roughly mid day. We phoned the agency immediately and were told that it would be dealt with urgently…
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had EH and LL out yesterday
bit of an update (couldn't find other thread) my LL put my deposit in a scheme on the 2 December 2013, I have been here since 26 January 2013, got paper work this morning have spoke to the DPS people and have to put in writing that I want it frozen due to a on going dispute he has put the deposit in a scheme after I asked…
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Sold houses showing for sale in Rightmove
There are many houses in Rightmove, which are actually sold/STC but this is only revealed when you call the EA. Isn't there any legal responsibility for EAs to mark listings as Sold STC? They are probably trying to fish customers who ring them up for enquiring a particular house and then being told that is sold but we have…
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House contract - "Buyer" not filled out?!
Hi, We're currently purchasing a house and after a few delays, have just been sent a contract to sign from the solicitor, and been asked to make sure we have at least 10% of the funds in place to act as a deposit: The details are mostly filled out (property, seller, title number, incumbrances) apart from completion date…
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What does this mean for LA?
I've just had a strange request from our LA. Basically they have just told me that they have lost our complete file which includes our signed tenancy agreement, signed inventory, DPS confirmation etc, and have asked if I could take my copy of the file down so they can photocopy it. Now I have no issue doing this, we are…
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Estate agent lying about completion date
Hi Myself and my partner are first time buyers. At the moment we rent and have to give a month's notice. We are buying from an elderly lady who is moving to her daughter's, so it is a relatively easy buy/sell. All searches have been done and deposit paid. We are almost at the time when we can exchange, after a few final…
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Radon gas - a few more questions
I've just had the environmental search back on a house I'm buying and it has given a 'moderate to high' rating on the area being affected by radon gas. I've done a search on this forum and a lot of the comments are very encouraging and have put my mind at rest quite a bit but a few things still puzzle me. The house I…
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Any advice ?
Hi there I split up with my long term boyfriend in January, and we had just bought a house in July 2012 together. I moved out of the house in August, but i'm still continuing to pay my half of the mortgage. Getting so fed up with him, trying to reason with him and get him to sell it, but he keeps making excuses (depressed,…
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Unadopted Road, Indemnity Insurances?
Hi All, Last snag in getting the house, is it possible to get indemnity insurance for an unadopted road? and whats the possible cost? Currently, its a new build, estate isn't finished and they have not finished the paperwork for the road adoption. Solicitor has disclosed this to the lender but they are taking ages to…
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Transfer of phone line when buying house
Hi everyone, Me and my partner have recently exchanged contracts on our first house and have a completion of 20th December. We both currently live with our parents so have no utilities or anything to take with us but we know the providers for the house we are buying (ie gas, water and electric) so will need to contact them…
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House Sale - Mortgage offer error
Currently in the process of selling my property and all parties are hoping to complete by Christmas. Solicitors have drawn up agreeable contracts which I have signed and buyer is happy with but the mortgage offer they have is slightly incorrect hence them having to take it back to the lender for it to be corrected. Anyone…
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Buying a repossession
Hello, I am looking for some advice in regards to buying a repossession. I am a first time buyer with my partner in the North West. First of all, the property we are looking at was sold early in 2007 for £140,000 (according to land registry) and then sold later on in that year for £125,000 (what could be the reason for…
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Summer house without planning permission
I am selling my house and think I may have an issue with a summerhouse in the rear garden. It is a wooden structure that was present when I bought the house 10 years ago but has been refurbished. It is 1m within my boundary and is 3.6m in height to the ridge of the pitched roof. It was refurbished about 7 years ago. It is…
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Your first time buying
Hey Just wondering about other peoples first time buying a flat / house. 1/ the situation Examples: Did you move out and buy to be with a partner ? Had a bad time at home with patents / guardians ? And 2/ the property Was it your dream home ? Was it something cheap that you have built up. ? Did you buy your own furniture /…
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who do I contact first when moving out?(+LHA)
I moved into Flat A on the 4th of july 2013. Tenancy ends around 3rd jan 2014, after which it is month by month and I give one month's notice. Though I think actually it is one month's notice even now too in Dec. If I want to move out from Flat A to Flat B, I suppose it makes the most sense to contact the Flat B agent…
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Split up with Girlfriend..... Now What? :(
Been renting with my girlfriend the last 2 years and we've split up. I REAALLY dont want to go back to living with parents but can't see how I can afford to live alone without going into some sort of shared accomodation with people... Does anyone out there live alone just now? How on earth do you afford it?
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Timing of sale?
Will be selling my flat next year (zone 3 London, 1 bed). In terms of best selling price, is it better to aim for earlier in the yr, i.e. Before serious talking of increases in interest rates, or later so market has risen more? Have owned for 4 years..
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compulsory contents insurance for a tenant?
I am moving soon and have just received an email from the letting agent telling me that when I come to sign the paperwork I need to bring photo id (fair enough) proof of previous address (I've never had to do that before but ok) and proof that I have adequate home contents insurance. Can they actually force me to take out…
