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Selling flat - dispute over car parking space
I'm currently selling my flat and we've discovered there is an error on the lease plan which shows that the allocated car park space is the space outside my neighbours flat and not mine. There are only 2 spaces at the front and the other spaces are at the back which is a walk around the building, down the side road and out…
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Compulsory Building Insurance Council
Hi having a problem with our local council (scottish based). Recently had house transferred from my father to myself. The house is ex council property, block of 4 terraced only 1 council tennant the rest privately owned. The council insist on building insurance paid to them as its in the title deeds and a condition of sale…
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Split up and cohabitation
If a couple split and the female is the only named person on the tenancy agreement with the Council and she wants the male to leave the home. I understand under normal situation she can give reasonable notice to him to do so. If the male claims he suffers depression, would this at all complicate her ability to remove the…
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Mortgage valuation found dampness
We are in the process of buying our first flat. We had a basic valuation done and it came back with "evidence of dampness to the walls and timbers" and said we should get a specialist. We are first time buyers and have no idea what this means, what we're supposed to do or anything like that. Any help?
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Selling your house - would you inform buyers of a serious issue that could be hidden?
I've done much discussing of having & trying to work with this problem but haven't asked this one on here before. I've discussed it with friends, family, work colleagues. Would you stay quiet as you want to sell & don't want to be stuck with your house, or is your conscience too great & you'd inform potential buyers of…
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Buyer Plans Survey In-between Exchange and Completion
I would appreciate thoughts and input on this please. Ex – Council House owned by me outright for over 20 years, couple of years ago became apparent house had issues so I decided time for a change, would get shot of it when Housing Market on a high. Late April sold property by Auction, Immediate exchange of contracts,…
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Unadopted land
Hi Wonder if anyone can give me some Advise I like on a end terrace at the side of my house is unadopted land I have fenced part of this land so I can park and etc the fence I put up is about 5 ft I have received a ltr off the council saying they have received a complaint they have been out to access and because the fence…
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Boiler Registration
Hi all, I bought my property in 2008 as a new build from Taylor Wimpey. I'm now selling it but my solicitor has asked if I have the corgi gas certificate for the boiler. I've got all the electricity certificates and a corgi one for the oven but no boiler one. If I need to chase a copy down, should I go to Taylor Wimpey for…
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Buying my parents House (confused)
I will ask my Solicitor tomorrow but I have got myself into a worry not sure if anyone can help here to calm my nerves.. My late Grandmas House which is unregistered and was left to my Mum is currently rented out. My mum is selling me the property for £100,000 with a £60,000 equity gift. I have received the mortgage offer…
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Renogotiating on Sold subject to Contract houses
Hello, As you might be already aware there is nothing in the market for you to buy if you are looking for house somewhere in London, or commutable areas around London. But i do see loads STC houses, is there way we could go to estate agent say, can you sell one of those houses for little bit more? Sorry if this is bit non…
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Ending tenancy early - fees / issues
Hi I’ve been renting a flat in Scotland – 6 month short assured tenancy, lease expiry date being 5 June 2014. I had to leave the property one month early for personal reasons. There is no break clause in the agreement. On 31 March I told the letting agent that I had to end the lease on 5 May. They said that it was possible…
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Holding deposit question
A few weeks ago I put down a holding deposit of 250 on a flat which i was due to move into at the end of May. However, due to personal circumstances I no longer wish to rent the flat. I presume the holding deposit wont be returned but am I liable for any other costs? I haven't signed a tenancy agreement or anything. I'm…
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Sealed bid sale: possible to counteroffer?
Hi forum So a large chain agent is selling this house via sealed bid process. We learned yesterday weren't successful in our our offer. Does anyone know if it is possible to counter-offer? Thanks
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Who knew buying a house would be so stressful!
Hi everyone, I had no idea buying a house would be so stressful it's taken me almost a year to find my perfect house after 2 failed purchases which fell through, they do say everything happens for a reason and I must say I truly agree with this statement. I'm trying my best not to get to excited especially as this would be…
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When are deposit/fees due?
Putting a holding fee down on Tues on a new rental place we want. The agent said there's no set fee for holding the property, just something we can arrange with them on the day, and the first months rent isnt due until the day we move in. So I just wondered when the deadline is for the rest of the deposit? Would it be two…
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Online deed of trust cheaper but is it legally binding?
I hear of places to get deeds of trust online rather than go to a solicitor and pay more. Do they hold water as the the ones from the solicitor? If so, does anyone have any links? While I'm here, if you get married, are deeds of trust still upheld? Thanks all!
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Can I Ask The Landlord/Estate Agency to buy us a Freezer?
Basically over 6 weeks ago we reserved our rental property after viewing. During this viewing we were shown a small undercounter fridge, then a separate freezer in the cupboard under the stairs. We were led to believe this freezer was included- we even specified at the time. Two days before we were to move in, I get a call…
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Relocating with children
Hi guys I am hoping to relocate to Gloucestershire, possibly even Gloucester itself, from SW Wales. Any of you lovely peeps from the area that can advice on decent areas or anywhere that should be avoided? I work in finance and so am hoping that I should be able to find something at least equal to the salary I'm currently…
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Landlord expenses
Does anyone know how long before one rents a house out, you can claim expenses such as carpets, decoration etc. Thnx
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Estate Agents In-house mortgage broker causes sale to fall through.
Hi, Can anyone advise on this problem? 6 weeks ago we accepted an offer on our house. The buyers agreed to use the in house broker for their mortgage, which was a buy to let mortgage. They gave all information and flagged up twice that their deposit was coming from themselves and a business partner. The broker insisted…
