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Should we use a letting agent?
We've just purchased our first rental property, and we are currently decorating it with the hope of letting it out within the next month or so. Since we're new to this, we decided that using a letting agent to manage the property (at the cost of 8-12%, depending on the service and extras) would be a good idea, however,…
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Lease extention or Reposession / Bankrupt
Hello.. I am not sure what to do and really need help ? I sold everything I owned and paid off all my debts but it left me with a flat, which I have had for 10 years rented out, it never made any money and I let the lease go past 50yrs .. !!!!!! I have 49 yrs left on lease, 73K owed to mortgage and it is on the market at…
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Buyer Solicitor wanting an Indemnity Policy because deed has a blank page, help?
Hi All Buyers solicitor has been sent a copy of the deeds, now the electronic copy pages go 1, 2, blank page, 3. Now to any normal person, the blank page is clearly a mistake, it is a photocopy of a watermark in the original that can easily be seen. They have asked for an indemnity policy, my solicitor told them no…
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Can I ask the solicitor to impose conditions?
Hi all We're currently in the process of buying a house in a private sale. We've had our mortgage offer back and our survey has come back ok apart from one thing that I want rectifying before the sale goes through . The thing is that the seller has fitted an oil boiler and a tank in the garden for the oil and he has done…
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Non paying tenant may have moved out?
Hi there, hope you can help. I have a tenant who is in 2 months arrears. I am starting proceedings and have already sent lawyers letter for Notice to Quit etc. I got a feeling on Friday when I delivered the letter that they were moving out so have been keeping an eye on the house at different stages of day and night since!…
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Do I have to give notice on my rented property if I move out at the end of the term?
I have a 6 month contract that ends on 27th March. If I move out on this date, do I have to give the LL notice? My agreement does not mention anywhere anything about giving notice. Just what happens if the LL wants to serve notice on us. We are moving out as the LL has been an absolute nightmare and made our lives very…
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Taking landlord to court for withheld deposit
Hi, looking for some advice, i am taking my landlord to court the date is set for the 7th of Feb. O.K first some background info, I left the property on good terms the room was in excellent condition and the landlords wife informed me that the deposit would be forwarded in a few days. No problem i thought, after the…
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Any recommended Lettings Agents for a LL to use in SW London
Hi, fairly self-explanatory query. I'm a LL with one property in Battersea and want to use a Lettings Agent just for a tenant finding service - any recommendations? Thanks abbnafc
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Rented property - replacing kitchen
I know this might sound silly but are there any "legal" requirements with regards to replacing kitchens in a rented property? I live in a rented property, the house is generally fine, boiler is pretty new I think (or at least in good nick). We like the house so we are very cautious about annoying Reeds Rains, we had to get…
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Deposit Dispute - rented flat
Hi all, I have recently vacated a flat that I rented with a friend and we are disputing a claim against our deposit and wondered if anyone had any experience/advice on how to proceed? Bit of background - the landlord has been difficult throughout the entire tenancy and been VERY picky and we have cooperate throughout,…
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Selling my flat - estate agent vs private sale
Hi guys, I want to sell my flat and have already had and estate agent round to measure up. They haven't done the sales pack yet, or the EPC done, but someone has approached me to ask if I would sell it to them privately. As I have never done this before, can someone advise me on the pros and cons of a private sale? What…
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Severing Joint Tenancy letter
Hi I am in the process of splitting from my partner. Our house is in joint names, and I have always paid the mortgage and bills from my personal bank account. I have also paid significant amounts off the mortgage to reduce it. I am considering sending a severance letter for our joint tenancy to change to tenants in common.…
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FTB : Anyone living in Milton Keynes ? is it good idea to buy ?
Hello , Any one living in Milton Keynes or surrounding areas , is it a good idea to buy in this area. I am FTB with a small kid so good school, secure quiet area (due to family) and faster commute to central london is priority(upto1 hour is ok from Milton its like 41mins which is great). I would like to know first hand…
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Buying parents council house - right to buy
hi, my single mother is now 65, all her 4 children moved out years ago, can i give my mother the money to buy the house, then in a few years get her to give me the house back. this is a financial decsision to ensure she gets the best care when she is older - and if any money is left - to pass on to my children ( grandkids)…
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Conveyancing - delays with fee earner
Hello everybody, First time poster here. I have been scouring these forums since I first put my offer in and although archived threads have been a lot of help (especially during the nerve-wracking mortgage application), I thought I should try and contribute my own! I appointed my solicitor at the beginning of January when…
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Cheapest way to list on Rightmove / Zoopla?
I already have photos / energy survey/ floor plans etc, what would be the cheapest way to get on Rightmove / Zoopla? I've seen a few websites that will you list you, but they include photos etc. I don't need anyone to come round to take photos etc, so looking for something cheaper than the £300 + vat that these companies…
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Am I being too pushy?
Hi All, I am a first time buyer and we are in the process of purchasing our first property. We found a house and made an offer on the 28th October - all of the paperwork was completed by myself and the vendor at the end of November and we were both told that we would look to exchange the week before Christmas. However, the…
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All keys on completion day
Morning All, I am due to complete on my first home soon. I know the door key is generally left with EA on day of completion, but what happens with other keys for the windows, shed, back garden gate etc, are they also left with EA or just inside the house? Thank you.
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2nd home and Capital Gains Tax...!
My wife and I are looking at buying a new home. We are in the fortunate position of not having to include the home we live in (home1) in the deal, because we want to secure a plot early, (in which case you need to be proceed-able,) so we are looking at mortgaging 75% of the purchase price and have saving to cover the other…
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transferring deposit from LA to LL
hi my LA took my tenant's deposit into his own account, despite me telling him i had an account myself and wanted the deposit in MY account. the 6 month fixed term is about to end. How do i transfer the deposit to my account? I already hold the deposit money. thanks molly
