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Deposit return at end of long tenancy
We just had an offer accepted on a flat. Yay! And this being Scotland it's unlikely to go pear shaped/ drag on. So my partner is about to give notice on his rented flat, which is why I'm seeking advice here. He's been there 10 years (rolling tenancy). The flat was unfurnished and the LA and LL are both aware he smokes.…
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Advice please, buy new building house
Hi All, first I want to thank every one in this forum as I found a lot of advice . I'm a first time buyer and I'm going to buy off plan new building house 4 bedrooms in South East London (Dagenham) from Taylor Wimpy around 300k. On the day they released all houses booked and I booked one as well. I tried to get discount…
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Tenant deposit scheme question
Hi everyone I would like some advice please regarding the deposit scheme. I am renting in Scotland and am having trouble getting information as to what my landlord has done with my deposit. Despite requesting the information in writing he has failed to inform me, stating that neither of us expect issues with eachother.…
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Putting house for sale- any free websites?
Hi Are there any websites where I can put my house for sale for free? Thanks
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Asking prices seem high
I am finding it difficult to establish fair offers for houses (the offers are getting rejected). Please see the examples below: 1) House 1: http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/30861290?search_identifier=9bb0f7d90bf0cae6abd05eb352a7b385. This house has been on the market for three months. It was last bought on 30th Apr…
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Bad Survey, Good valuation ?
Just had a survey back on a property, the surveyor has agreed our asking price but flagged up loads of issues that sound quite costly. Main issues are. Flat roof has ponding and is at the end of it's life and needs replacing. The roof terrace is damp. Outer walls are discoloured probably due to run off from the roof. Damp…
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storing furniture costs
Does anyone have any idea of the cost of storing furniture for say, a three bed terrace house
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Deposit - Small claims
Hi, My flatmate and I moved out of our flat in September after a tenancy of 3.5 years. We had a deposit of £1100 and the landlord wrote to us, making deductions of around £850 for the following: - £290 dilapidations schedule charge (as outlined in lease) - £200 for cleaning of upholstery/oven/curtains/carpets - we were…
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has help to buy 2 started?
i realise that help to buy 2 started earlier this year. Are there buyers that have already gone through the whole process of buying a house using htb2? the reason i ask is that i read somewhere that you could only make an application prior to Jan 14. Then i read an article that contradicted that saying buyers had already…
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Conveyancing costs, looking for recommendations
Can anyone give a rough cost for the purchase of a house in Uxbridge. Looking for a firm if anyone has any recommendations. Thanks
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We've exchanged!
Our chain of four exchanged on Thursday. :D Completion not till Feb as someone in the chain can't move in Jan, but at least it's relatively certain now. Huge relief before Christmas. :) Still refusing to believe we'll get the house as it's perfect, but I know problems post-exchange are rare. Itching to get started on the…
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Changing Mortgage in Case of Sale Fall through
The property we were buying has fallen through due to seller pulling out. The mortgage offer was approved. How will the process work if we find another property in similar price range? I know the survey etc will have to be done on the new property. Does this count as new mortgage application or will the previous offer help?
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Item included in house sale removed
Hi guys We've just completed on a house purchase and have noticed that the fridgefreezer, which was ticked as 'included' on the fixtures/fittings list given to us earlier in the process, had been removed. On speaking to the estate agent, they've said the vendor changed their minds and decided not to include it. Apparently…
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vacant possession
Jusrt trying to understand somethings on the docs i have been sent. The vendor has ticked "no" on the vacant possession box in the property information form, does this mean that they can still live in the house after completion?
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Please help - Freeholder wants £15000 for deed of variation
I am selling a leasehold flat. I have a buyer with a buy to let mortgage. We were supposed to exchange on 6th December. The freeholder sent an email to the buyers solicitor saying he wanted £6000 for a deed of variation so that the buyer could sublet the flat for the duration of the mortgage (20 years) - the buyer was…
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Natwest - Intention To Lend
Just done the online "Intention To Lend" . I assumed this was the "Agreement In Principle" but i am a bit unsure ? . Has any one done this before ? , it did state after how much we could borrow that the next stage would be doing full application after finding a house . Thanks
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Miller Part Exchange - Change of Strategy
Hi We recently enquired about part exchanging our house to buy a new build with Miller. We completed the part exchange form on the Monday and that same week 3 estate agents came out and completed their report. A week later we had a call from the site office stating that there has been a change of strategy and that now the…
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First time buyers...the festive period!
Currently in the process of buying a house (survey done, offer accepted) when will proceedings return to normal as I know our mortgage advisor from the bank is working over Xmas (except holidays) but am assuming EA and solicitors will be out of the office until post-new year? Should contracts be ready to be signed in the…
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Buying out my share
My mother passed her house over to me, my brother and sister in 1988 and passed away 3 years ago. My brother wants to buy out me and my sister for which we have agreed a price no problem. When he phoned a solicitor to arrange this he was told that he had to deposit the 2 shares of money with the solicitor and he then gave…
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Renting with no job
I have lots of money in the bank that could in theory last me years and a good credit history. Never been in debt. Does not having a job at the moment mean renting would be difficult? It would be while I found somewhere to buy a house. I would need a few months. I currently live in my dead fathers house and will also be…
