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Home move suggestion for a pensioner
Hello, I would be grateful for suggestions regarding a home move in 2014. Its for a pensioner (72), though active and fit, who doesnt have access to a car. Strong preferences in no particular order: 1. a tube link plus good local bus network. 2. relatively safe and quiet area (but not remote) 3. shopping facilities less…
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Historic subsidence, should we buy?
We are thinking of buying a house at auction with a view to doing it up and selling it on but have been told that there has been historic subsidence at the property so it is a cash buy only. We haven't yet viewed the house and don't know any more details. If we buy it what steps should we take to sort out the historic…
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Advice on Mortgage whether to sell or not
Man and a Woman going through a divorce. The woman is currently living in the house with child paying the mortgage but interest only. The mortgage on the house is still joint. The house is in negative equity by roughly £15000. As part of the divorce agreement the woman could ask the man to get his name taken off the…
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Sewer Access Monitoring System?
Hi, My wife and I are currently going through the process of purchasing an end of terrace property. The current issue we have is that the sewer drains run under an extension before diverting under the house into the main road. The only access to the drains have been built over but access is possible by taking up the floor…
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cohabiting - what would you do?
I'm about to buy a flat and for my girlfriend to move in next year. I will be putting down all the deposit and my name will be on the mortgage as she doesn't have any equity to speak or earns enough. We are both new to cohabiting and so although we are looking forward to sharing a house we don't quite know how to negotiate…
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How far left to go.....
Hi, I'm a FTB well into the process of buying. I'm trying to gauge how far I am from completing. My solicitors can sometimes be a bit like drawing blood from a stone as far as communication (i have complained about this). I have signed the draft contract, the land registry transfer is signed, the SDLT form is signed, full…
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Great Aunt's HA does not think this is an emergency!
She is 89 years old and lives in a housing assoc bungalow with other elderly people in neighbouring properties. Her bungalow entrance is around the back of the estate of 30 or so bungalows. There is a footpath from the main area to a row of three bungalows. She lives in the far end one. The footpath and others in the…
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Buying a house- re-negotiate for old/faulty boiler?
Morning! My partner and I are currently buying a terrace house and hope to complete 12/01/14 all being well. When we second viewed the house the owner told us it had a new boiler within the last couple of years. When I was able to access the attic space on our third viewing where the combo is housed I was greeted by an old…
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Would you buy a house with a garden backing onto a main road?
Just looking for some advice. We're looking to buy a house and we've seen a house we like - the house is a good size (easily the biggest on the estate) as it has been extended, it's in a small cul-de-sac estate, it's got enough parking for 3 cars, and a nice size garden (not massive but nice enough). My only concern is…
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NRL advice please
The owner of the house I rent is registered with the local authority, but the landlord named on my tenancy agreement is her son and it is to him that I pay my rent by dd. The landlord lives in Spain and I have no contact, dealing only with the relative. It has come to my attention that perhaps there is a tax issue here.…
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Snagging Inspections - Scotland Area
Hi, Just wondered if someone could recommend a good professional snagging inspection company in the Scotland area? This is for the purposes of a new build property - ex-showhome. Any comments and reviews of suitable firms would be most appreciated! Rice
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Haggling with Gleeson Homes - FTB
Hi I am a FTB, this is probably the 5th house I've tried to buy now, the others keep falling through for various reasons (stressful) Just spotted a nice little home for 119,995 in an area that has been re-developed (used to be council estate) We had a look around, they are on their 3rd phase now but have 3 homes left on…
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Wooden ceiling - why?
I just viewed a flat which has wooden ceilings in the kitchen and bathroom. It's hard to explain if you don't know what I mean, someone has covered the normal ceiling with some (very nice, neatly done, professional-looking) varnished wood throughout. It's a purpose-built block of flats and so there is no question of there…
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New House Building Error
Hi all, Really in need of some help... My wife and I have just had mortgage approval and are due to exchange next week on our first house. However, by chance we visited the development today to see that our house is being built in reverse to the agreed plans. This wouldn't be a problem if the house was detached, however,…
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Letting a Mcarthy Stone flat
Does anyone know what the sub letting fee is for renting out a McCarthy and Stone flat? My mum owns one and is going into a care home so we need to let it out - no point selling as 5 for sale already in the complex!!
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End tenancy early - terrible service from letting agent
Hi all, I've been a reader of this forum for quite some time, but thought I'd sign up! I've been in a property for over a year, but in June last year I had a friend move in with me when the tenancy agreement ran out. The lettings agent dealt with a new one, and we signed for 12 months. There is no break clause. Since then…
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house index valuation
hi Does anyone know, if it's ok to call up lenders and ask them for their index valuation for houses that you may be interested in purchasing, even though you may not have a mortgage with them. I am wondering whether in addition to looking at zoopla for sold prices you can access and use this information on making offers…
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should i get a home buyer report!!
Hi All i am first time buyer just wondering if i should have a home buyer report done ? or is it ok just to go with the mortgage valuer report (already paid for a damp, timber report) thanks
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Wall tie replacement
Hi how can you tell if wall ties need replacing other than by getting a report (just to get an idea before report is done) also whats the likely cost of wall tie replacement for a 3 bed semi in sheffield? thanks!
