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Private LL letting workmen in without permission.
About a month ago, we had an air brick fitted in the bedroom of our private rental as there was no ventilation, and it was causing black mold. The builder that is "mates" with our landlady first came to fit it whilst I was at home. He then had to come back to finish filling in the surround of the vent, so I told him that…
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5K estate agent fee for BUYER on 220K house
I recently placed a bid on a 220K house. I was informed I have to pay a 2% plus VAT estate agent fee. (£5000+). An 'introductory fee'. I like the property and I was made aware of this fee before bidding (they made me sign a form!). So in that respect I'm going in with my eyes wide open. I just think it takes advantage of…
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Whats the longest you have waited you have waited on a response from your offer?
We placed an offer on a property on Friday and still waiting to hear back from the vendors. Just wondered whats the longest you have waited on response from one of your offers on a house?
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Are unsigned email attachments accepted in court?
Morning everyone. Currently, I have a problem with a lodger. They are due reimbursement for overpaid rent and return of deposit but before I issue that I want their written confirmation that they want me to dispose of the items they chose to leave behind when I evicted them. As an incentive to get the lodger to come back…
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Property with structural problem
2 yrs ago the house on our road went up for sale and the sold sign went up by the time i came back from my holidays. I was gutted as i was interested in this property. I rang the estate agent few times to asked them to let me if it falls through for any reason. However the house still has sold sign on so i rang again last…
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Can an estate agent force you to lower the price of your house that they valued?
Hi guys Really hope someone can help. Quick story: my partner has worked very hard all his life, his former wife hardly contributed to mortgage of home or bills. No kids. Eventually (after 28 years) left him for another, made sure all the bills in her name were paid off with a PPI claim, Took money from joint account to…
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How long should we wait for our vendors?
We are first time buyers and had an offer accepted on a property in November. The vendors seem to be looking however have been let down twice now. We are very anxious that how the market is in the south east at the moment that we basically just need to sit and wait. What are our options? Have we waited too long already?…
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Second viewing
We viewed 2 houses yesterday, one that we love! Ticks almost every box, but to be sure we are going to view a couple more this week that we also like the look of. But plan to book a 2nd viewing for next weekend when our friend who's a civil engineer is staying and has offered to look it over structurally for us, but what…
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Buying a house with a private and unaccessible Right of Way
Hi, I'm presently purchasing a property which has a slight oddity with a right of way. The property is semi detached and has a normal driveway to the right side of the house. There's a fence bordering that driveway, marking the edge of the boundary. The other side of this fence is a private driveway running down the whole…
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Allowable Expenses as a Landlord
Can someone clarify for me if setting up a mail redirection is an allowable expense when submitting a Tax Return as a Landlord. Thanks
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missing house price information
there is a house i looked at some time ago. There is no historic price information on zoopla i.e. All the houses on the block were built and sold by 2005. There is house price information about all the others except the one i looked at. It is the same on rightmove. is there a reason for this?
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Estate Agency Notice
Hi, I agreed a 4 week tie-in with an EA I'm potentially going to instruct. In the draft contract they sent it says "we will be your sole agent... ...for a minimum period of 4 weeks. After this period you can bring this agreement to an end by giving the other at least 14 days notice" Does this mean that in reality I would…
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How did you know your viewer was going to offer?
Hi All, I bit of a random question, but did any of you have a 'feeling' that a viewer was going to offer? And if so were you right? Would be interested to know your thoughts so I can keep my eye out for signs. I have had people talk about what they will do with each room, but no offers yet. Thanks. (I think I am becoming…
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Shared Ownership re-valuation?
Hello We're first-time buyers and have been accepted for a shared ownership property in London. After getting the good news we have been under a lot of pressure from the Housing Association to appoint a solicitor and get a mortgage in a very quick timescale - this we have duly done and I can understand that they want to…
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Sellers pulls plug
Hi just had the guy whose house I agreed to buy pull the plug on me.I had agreed to pay full price. 2weeks away from exchange contracts now have to start all over again £1000 spent where do I stand?
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Restrictive Covenant - Indemnity insurance
Hello All, I need your advise as quick as possible Iam looking to buy a property in the Hampshire. I was not made aware any Restrictive Covenant while negotiating the price of the property. And made me aware only when they have sent me the contract. My solicitor has sent me the documents specifing there is Restrictive…
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Expected to complete before house has finished being built?
Hi :wave: We are currently looking at buying a property in the West Midlands - and looking to buy off-plan with building due to commence May 2014 and finish December 2014. To secure the plot we want we're required to pay a £1k deposit/reserve, which we're happy to do. However the EA have said the developers have stated a…
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Dealing with a 'nervous' First Time buyer
Hoping for some sense from any FTBs out there or those who have been in a situation. We are in the middle of a 3 person chain and have basically fallen in love with the house we're buying. Those sellers have fixed a timeframe and we priced our current home to sell, getting two offers quite quickly of which we accepted the…
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Utilities and moving house
I am moving soon and was wondering about the date I give to the Utility companies. It is Friday 28th March. When will the service be put in my name at the new house? I aim to move Friday morning and, hopefully, be at the new house by 12 o'clock midday. I don't want to end up paying for someone's gas/electric etc, but I am…
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Letting agent trying to get me to pay a random call out fee
I am wondering where I stand on this, my letting agent sent out an electrician without authorising it with me to take a look at our extractor fan, they have now sent me a letter saying I need to pay £45 because it works. I phoned them up and got quite annoyed as they claim I specifically rang up and told them it doesnt…
