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Newbuild - overlooked back garden
Hi all, Just thought I would put this post on to get a general consensus of opinion.. We are currently looking at a new build estate near to our current property. Went round for viewing today on one particular plot that is reasonably priced and includes carpets and upgraded kitchen. The only real flaw I can see is that it…
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Is shared ownership a good idea?
Following previous forum discussions I'm looking for a flat/apartment up to £100K, possibly for residents over 55 so it's quiet. Have the cash to buy outright but noticed some with 50/50 ownership. Never fancied shared ownership/leasehold etc. but it would leave me with more cash for my retirement and the possibility of a…
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Landlord ignoring request for urgent repairs.
I feel like all I ever do is post to ask about landlord advice on here! Just when I think I've found a good one.... They go and mess it up again. We recently (end of May 2014) moved into a new property. There was a little damp in the smaller bedroom which we were assured would be rectified before we moved in. It wasn't,…
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Buying a house but shared flat roof needs repair
I'm in the process of buying a house, I have had an home buyers survey done and it came back that the out building (my heating boiler is in this building) will need the flat roof repairing/replacing but it is a shared flat roof with the next door neighbour who I obviously don't know, what happens if they can't or won't pay…
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Two different valuations .... where do I stand?
Looking to purchase a property and we instructed a Homebuyer survey which included a valuation. The mortgage valuation has come back and there is a difference of 15k. The mortgage valuation is the same price as the offer price (not surprising really). * The Homebuyer survey also highlighted a couple of areas that we need…
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Capital Gains Tax?
My partner sold his house and moved into rented accommodation. Will the money he made from this sale be liable for any taxes?
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Council demolition work on estate, do they have to inform residents?
I moved to this flat a few months ago and there is a few condemned flats on the street, I did google them and found out the owners were refusing to refurbish or pay to get them knocked down. Wednesday afternoon I notice the flat getting fenced off and just before 8am Thursday I hear it getting knocked down, they are doing…
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Leasehold flat buying - lease length
I am thinking of putting in an offer on a leasehold flat. It is a decent size however the only thing giving me pause is the lease length which is 90 years. While this is above the 80 year point where it gets more expensive to extend, it does mean that I may have to extend the lease myself in a few years time. If I stay…
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Property still on Rightmove?
I just found out my house is still on rightmove despite cancelling estate agent a couple of months ago. Just spoke to them and they are asking me who I spoke to when I cancelled, sort of insinuating I hadn't given them the required written cancellation, fortunately it was email and proof is on my computer. In any case they…
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Council Tax for 6month contract
Hi, Not sure if I'm posting in correct topic, but feel free to move to another. I rented a house (flat) for 6 months contract on August (current month), in London (Barnet). Yesterday I receive the letter from Council saying that I have to pay my Council Tax. The problem (?) is: - I have to pay around £700 for 6 months. The…
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seller pulled out
I have served notice on the house that I am renting and I was due to sign contracts soon. I have paid for surveyors fee and solicitors fee too. Given the fact that they have said they no longer want to sell am I now out of pocket or is there a way I can get this back or would they be liable for these cost?? Any help would…
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First new Council Housing in my city for thirty years
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2014/08/21/applications-open-for-citys-first-council-houses-in-30-years/ I hope a few hard-working families/couples get a chance. It seems as though you can only get social housing if you have 'needs' these days, whereas originally it was to give working families secure rented housing.…
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Property Bee still going?
I am considering buying a new build, holiday home which has been empty for some time (due to recession). Is property bee still going? I've found it great in the past, but can't seem to find it now (but don't know if that is due to a combo of user error and iPad!). Many thanks for any help.
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Rent or sell my UK house if I relocate for work
Hello all, I'm looking for some initial thoughts / comment / advice. I have an opportunity to relocate due to work. Should I do this, I'm wondering about the pros & cons of renting my current house or selling it. Many thanks.
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ftb - estate agents won't send us details of new properties
Hi, Has anyone else had problems being notified of new properties coming on to the market? We're ftbs with a substantial deposit and registered our details with a few local estate agents as we were finding that by the time properties were being advertised on rightmove they had already receive offers. We've still found that…
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Kitchen worktop or work surface
Which work surface should i choose for my kitchen? wooden? laminate? Granite i don't know which kitchen work surface would be best price.:o
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Help please. Partner Needs to sell house He owns with brother due to vile behaviour!
Hello, My partner bought a house with his brother just over two years ago. He now wishes to sell this house due to his brothers vile behaviour. He has sung vile chants about him outside his room when he has just returned from hospital, purposely woken him up late at night and early morning when he has been ill, put notes…
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Housing associations
When I bid for a property it always says property closed but today it said 'Managers decision' after applying for these for a year almost I had my hopes up. Called them up to ask why and they said "Sorry it's been a mistake" now it's been listed another one week, with existing bids so it can go a lot higher. Any ideas what…
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new flat problems
have just moved into a studio flat this past few days, and now that I have started using the meter cards that you have to buy from the landlord; I have noticed some strange fluctuations in meter readings. for example, I used my lamp and tv last night, and the small fridge that came with the flat was plugged in. The lamp…
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Scotland-home report >12wks old, could mortgage valuation change on updated report?
I am looking at a particular property in Scotland. The home report is around 14 weeks old now. I know they dont have to refresh it/get a new one etc, however the buyers lender may require an updated/more recent one. Say the mortgage valuation on the current 14 week old home report is £265k (sales of these homes were last…
