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Whose responsiblity is arranging boiler repair and staying at home to let them in?
I rent a one bedroom flat which has a boiler which has been leaking since starting the tenancy. The first time I reported this to the landlord, he kindly arranged for this to be repaired and dealt with the workmen directly. It is now a few weeks later and it is playing up again, leaking all over the kitchen work surface…
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Good sign.....??
Hi all, Well after four months of what I can only describe as house moving nightmare I received in the post the morning a request from our solicitor to transfer all funds (deposit, his fees, EA fees, stamp duty etc) as they are aiming to complete on 7th. we are hoping to exchange sometime before that but it's getting more…
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Energy supplier in new house
Hi, we've recently moved and had spoken with our energy supplier before moving asking to continue with them in the new property. When we moved we found we were placed on a very expensive rate with the previous occupiers' supplier and were told it could take up to 6 weeks to change over to who we want to be with. My…
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Selling leasehold.. had a query from solicitors
I am in the process of selling my leasehold flat and the buyers solicitors have asked a question in relation to windows that were installed in the flat. They want a copy of written consent from the housing trust for the installation. I bought the flat in 2009 and the windows were installed in 2006, the solicitors i used to…
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Please delete
Please delete - posted in Mortgage thread instead.
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How long should a homebuyers report take? Think we have been done!
So we paid for a homebuyers report. What they did not know was we live next door but 2 from the property we are buying. We saw a suited man arrive and carry a trowel, spirit level and a small set of steps into the property at 9.40am. I checked again at 10.25am and his car was gone!! There was no way this man could have…
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Breaking an AST?
I currently rent and have just started a 6 month AST but am now looking to move to a different part of the country. Terrible timing I know. I would like a new job to emerge after the 6 months when I'm onto a rolling contract but life doesn't always work out that way. My question is what would the penalty be if I found…
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Debt for home improvements
Hi. Hubby and I have always been pretty smart when it comes to finances. We were consious to use credit when we were students to build up our credit score, but always made sure we paid them off in time. Other than that (and student loans) we have never really used credit, and we're good savers saving for a house deposit…
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Buying Freehold House With Restrictive Covenants - No Pets??
Hi, we were in the process of purchasing our dream house, a very nice 3 bed semi with parking (nothing extravagant) The house sits on the grounds of a private estate, the private estate has a hall that has been converted into leasehold flats. This would mean that I share access to the property and have to pay a monthly…
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Rent to Buy
Is anyone currently on this scheme? I am looking at going on this scheme as I have been recently declined for a mortgage. The flat is new and will cost £580 to rent a month. I earn £23k at the moment. Should I jump on this and whilst renting, save up to buy it in the future?
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how long before exchange?
Hi All I'm sorry if this is another how long is a piece of string question and it's been done to death - I've looked through the waiting to exchange section and can't really find what I'm looking for. I'm in the process of buying a house - I'm technically a FTB so no chain behind me - the people I'm buying off are buying a…
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First Time Buyers - Manchester - suggestions?
Hi! Me and my husband are First Time Buyers looking to purchase our first house together in Manchester. We have lived in Salford Quays for 4 years now and love it but renting is really starting to seem like a waste of money (currently paying £850pcm for a two bedroom apartment)! Ideally we would like to live in South…
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Short term let.
Long story short(ish). Anyone have any suggestions (or experience of similar) on where we can find somewhere without a 6 month commitment? We are pretty flex on location and currently are looking throughout Buckinghamshire but can throw the net wider if required. We are selling our house and the house we are buying needs…
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No extension completion certificates on repossesion
Hi all. I am in the process of buying a repo and am due to exchange contracts on friday but my solicitors enquries have come back with some bits I need help with. The house has had two extensions(ground floor in 1993 and then first floor in 2003) and a conservatory in 2006 added to it. As it is being sold by an asset…
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Experiences with snagging companies
Hi all, I'm looking for experiences, both good and bad, from anyone who has used a snagging company when buying a new build house. Did you think the cost was worth it? Which company did you use? I'm buying a 2 bedroom house so my research suggests maybe £300-400. Obviously not a small amount, but if it saves me chasing the…
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Bargain Flat Spotted in Maidstone, Kent
My wife and I recently spotted a bargain flat for sale in Maidstone, Kent and we wanted some advice about buying. The estate agent told us that we could achieve between £750 - £775 monthly rent if we purchased it through a buy-to-let and it is listed at 'offers above £140,000 What does 'offers above £140,000' mean? Does…
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Boiler in the attic
Hello moneysavers! Long time lurker, first time rambling poster (so please be kind!). We are looking to purchase our first house and we have found a one that is the closest to ideal that we will be able to find within our budget. We are cash buyers and have at least some furniture. I know that the house has been rented out…
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Renting in Scotland, council tax enquiry
Hi all, first time post but been viewing for a few years. I'm a student in glasgow who's just moved in to a rented flat with my girlfriend, however it's just myself on the lease. She has just finished studying in France and is looking for a job in glasgow. I'm the only one who's received a council tax bill but obviously i…
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Cash vs mortgage buyer
Hi, I have two offers for my property. One is a cash buyer and the other requires a mortgage. The difference between the two offers are £600, cash buyer's offer the lower of the two. On paper, the cash buyer option sounds more appealing. Are there any pit falls with choosing a cash buyer over one that requires a mortgage?
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looking for a rotary line any deals/recommendations
hi guys moving and need a rotary line any tips/deals etc? thanks
