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made an offer and waiting
We made an offer on a house thats been put up for £329k but when viewing every single room needs ripping out and starting again. they have also knocked the 4th bedroom into the 3rd but they refuse to call it a 3 bedroom. The kitchen units are different colours and the appliances look like they have been in the house since…
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Meant to exchange on Friday, top of the chain has no clue!
Our offer was accepted back in March on a house and we sold our house as our buyer didn't want to wait anymore. Our vendor however wanted to link up their purchase to the sale and for the properry they found, their vendor also wanted to relate their purchase to the sale. Later, the vendor at the top of the chain said she…
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How much did you 'squeeze' out of Taylor Wimpey?
We're about to discuss our options on a new build with Taylor Wimpey. We haven't put a deposit down yet, but looking to do so in the next week or so dependent upon what we can agree on. On our first visit we were told they could pay the stamp duty, include some options and look at reducing the list price - so we know we…
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When is a room, not a bedroom?
Hello, I've currently offered on a property, waiting decision. It is listed as a three bed but the third bed is 9'6" x 6'8" so too small for us. But the house has potential we would split the space into two bigger rooms, but is there a cut off-point when rooms are classed as too small to be a bedroom?
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Title deeds
I wnt on the land registry to find out who holds the freehold to the house I live in. This is converted into 2 flats. The registry states: This row refers to a title that is duplicated elsewhere in the results table, as the title belongs to more than one property. The number in brackets will show you which other properties…
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Selling a house - do we get funds on day on completion?
We are selling a property, not buying anything else. Our buyer is cash, due to complete this week, on that day (we have a small profit after the mortgage is paid off) do we get the funds the same day or how long does it normally take?
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Stewart Milne Homes - a warning from history
Just wanted to warn anyone buying a flat with Stewart Milne homes - they are trying to duck out of the two year warranty agreement over what I would call quite a major issue with my flat. When I moved into my new Stewart Milne built flat just over a year ago I had to meet the site manager after the first week I moved into…
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indemnity insurance for electrics and boiler
Hi, Can anyone offer some advice on indemnity insurance? We're first time buyers and were hoping to exchange this week but our solicitor has just told us she hasn't had the building regulations for boiler and electrics and our estate agent has advised we take out indemnity insurance. My worry is the house is around 60yrs…
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Exchange and complete on the same day
We may exchange and complete on the same day. How in earth are you supposed to organise everything in case it falls though? Do you take a chance and arrange removals etc. :eek: Any advice would be great. Our first house was a new build. Our 2nd we had been staying with family in between houses so we had the keys had a week…
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sole agent -12 weeks with 21 days notice ? Sole agent wording advise too
Hello -been awhile since sold a house so needing a bit of advise, Is this a normal time frame? Initial period of 12 weeks and continuing beyond this initial period until ended by giving 21 days notice. ALSO, SOLE AGENT blurb : b) With a purchaser introduced by another agent during that period (irrespecitive of weather or…
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how to buy a house?
hello! I want to buy a 3 bedroom house in zone 3 and further, but they cost more than 300,000 My salary may become 30k in few years is there any hope? thanks!
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Moving to Nottingham
Hi after some advice/ guidance.... Im relocating from Manchester to Nottingham in November for work and would really appreciate some guidance as to the best areas to live. Ideally it needs to be within public transport links of Lenton industrial park as at the moment I don't currently have a car and having to save for the…
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Rightmove Filter Through
We have just put our house on the market, after lots of deliberation of who to go with. In your personal experiences and I know it's how long is a piece of string, but how long after going live did it take for YOU to get a viewing after the new on the market buzz.
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Stamp duty query
My partner and I bought a property jointly and we paid stamp duty. My partner has died and his share of the house will go to his children. If I buy the other share of the house from the children will the transaction attract stamp duty since the amount involved will be above the threshold?
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selling my house but its hit a snag!
I bought my house 4 years ago as a repo. at the time they had to ger permission from the council to sell me the house and check that the council didn't want to buy back the house Ect.. Now I'm selling the house and have found a buyer and now apparently I have to get permission from the local council to sell it ? Is this…
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When are conveyancing fees generally paid?
I thought it was after all completed then get final bill but get impression from solicitor that it's on day of completion!
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My elderly parents sold Spanish property and need help
Hi all, figured this was the best section to post in I really need some advice on behalf of my elderly parents, both are really ill, my dad is on an oxygen tank and cannot get around and my mum is registered disabled and they have asked me to help but i don't know where to start They had an apartment in Spain which they…
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Costs for Landlord Certificates
In the process of arranging Gas Safe Certificate and Electrical Compliance certificate and just wondering what a reasonable price was for these? Quotes from electricians range from £120-240 and for the Boiler and cooker to be serviced and certified ive been quoted around the £70-85 mark. Is this about right? thanks in…
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Considering buying flat under right to acquire scheme
Hello, I currently live in a first floor 1 bedroom flat in a purpose built block that was built in July 2009, the front of the building consists of 8, 2 bedroom flats and mine is at there rear where there are only 6, 1 bedroom flats, the building also has a lift. my housing association has sent a letter confirming my right…
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Best option for short-term finance
Hi, I'm in awkward situation and I'd be grateful if anyone would give me some thoughts on the best financial option. I need to move out of my house and into a flat. I own both properties (with mortgages on both). I lived in the flat for about seven years, at which point I bought the house and retained the flat. I retained…
