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Buyer's solicitor issue - management company
Hi, I've been a 'lurker' on the site for quite a while now. I sold my property using an on-line estate agent in early October. The buyer's solicitor has been poor overall, with my own solicitor having to send information on multiple occasions. The main issue is that this: My property is a small apartment block (24…
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Faulty Bathroom suite
I purchased a new bathroom suite from Better Bathrooms, online AFTER discussing at length if the white bath and units would match as I know shades vary. I was assured they would but when checked they were varying shades of cream. After a battle they took them back but are insisting they were not faulty. My plumber and many…
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Would not bother being a landlord again...
We ended up being a landlord through accident, as we bought a property to move into, but then decided we would not move for a couple of years due to circumstances. As opposed to leave it empty we decided to let it for a couple of years. The property was immaculate when we let it, completely redecorated with new rads,…
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Exchanged to save chain but contract not honoured
Hi, I have exchanged contract last month to save chain to collapse as it was hanging for few months. The only stcking point was that the house I am buying has some land missing from the title (small bit from the front garden). My solicitor advised that if your sellers solicitor puts in writing on the contract that this…
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Right to claim alternative accommodation during building work in rented property?
Hello everyone. I'm a renter on an assured shorthold tenancy. Building work (improvements, rather than repairs) is due to start on the house in the next few weeks. These include; new counters and sink for the kitchen, new shower and carpeting for the landing. Possibly some new doors as well. My question is, can I legally…
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House undervalued
Hi so I'm currently trying to buy a house. It was on the market for 70k and I managed to agree 67.5k pending valuation etc. I had a valuation done and he could only value at 66k due to some work that needs doing and that he couldn't find any comparable property sales. Not a million miles away. The issue is that if they…
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Opinions please
I know that no one can make my decision for me, our house is under offer and we have seen 2 houses that we like, and can't decide!!! One is an almost new build, and perhaps not so homely, but I guess we can make it home. The other is older and more established, but perhaps not such a nice looking house from the outside. We…
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Worried about weather on move day
It looks like heavy snow is forecast over the period of my removals - ie from before the move through to the actual Completion day which is two days later. As I'm moving from one out of the way place down a track to somewhere really in the wilds I'm getting worried! The only good thing is I'm the last person in a 3 move…
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So confused what to do?
I've commented before about our dilemma with our vendor. She accepted an offer, all was going forward now she not sure what she is doing due to funding care for her mother and we are in total limbo. We saw another house yesterday and going for a second viewing today, its a tad more expensive and needs a little updating but…
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Saving toward 2nd mortgage??
Hi - wondered if anyone could offer their wisdom on my current situation. I am in the process of completing on my first home. It was never meant to be a forever home, just something to get me on the ladder. Timing wise, its all gone a bit wrong in that due to change of job circumstance with the OH, it seems like he may…
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Is it OK to ask to buy a property?
Hi all, There are 2 apartment blocks that I want to buy in but nothing comes up often. A 2 bed came up in October for £70k and I'm sure it's sold (I am checking on this) and another exact one has come up this week for £80k. Any speculation about why there is such a price change? Anyway, my big question is would it be OK…
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Received bill from solicitor - error in calculation of Stamp Duty??
We exchanged contracts a few days ago and the solicitor has sent a breakdown of costs incurred that need to be paid in the next few days and it's £10,500 more than we expected! Partly this is an error on the mortgage companies side which our broker is dealing with but the solicitor is saying we need to pay £17,100 in stamp…
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First time buying and new job
Hi all, Apologies if this has been asked or if this is the wrong area to post. My partner and I are currently renting in London but would like to move to Bristol and buy. This would obviously mean leaving our current jobs for new ones on the other side. We'd like to move straight into the new place without renting if at…
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How much to go below asking price?
How much do people put in offers under asking price roughly in % terms ? Just wondering how much people put in on first offers
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Online estate agencies
Hi fellow savers Has anyone used an online estate agency to sell their home? I'm tempted to give it a shot. Any advice? Been looking at emoov and housesimple. Cheers Craig
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Management company making me change windows
Hi, Today, I received a letter from our very annoying management company. They apparently have said my windows have been noted to be deteriorating and in of repair. I completely disagree. I think the windows are fine. Is there anything I can do? Can they make me change the windows? We're only planning on being here for…
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why dont landlords never sell up
quick question, if those that have a fair size pension, they never sell their shares, they live of the return dividends, warren buffett advice. then why cant landlords never sell their property and just live off the rental income for their lifes. thus landords have an income for life, tenant has a place to live for life.
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Covenants
We have sold our house and just working through legal documents. We have been asked if we have breached our covenants. When we bought our house it had a gravel driveway with dropped kerb, shed and conservatory in the garden which is against the Covenants. Since moving in we have block paved the driveway and replaced the…
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Help - Rent increase rules
I need some advice on rent increase rules please. In November letting agent visited for a regular inspection and told the other tenant that they are increasing the rent starting end of Dec. She told them we're not happy with that and they said there was nothing we could do. I am aware that they can increase the rent if we…
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rent or buy council flat
i live in a nice low rise flat in cornwall, with partner were both nearing 50, got max discount. i estimate rent till i retired rising cpi plus 0.5% every 2 years. would be around 70000 total. that includes full free repair and updating. if i pay i estimate with say 4% mortgage total would be around 33000, plus say 500 a…
