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can my landlord take me to county court in this case?
I owe my awful landlord rent and that amount of rent is more than the amount of the security deposit, but I am leaving the UK soon as I am not living here any more. my question is: can my landlord still take me to county court as I won't have a UK address or any other UK connections any more? I am living abroad.
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Solicitor Fees - FTB query
Hello :) I'm not sure if I'm in the right place but I am a FTB currently buyer who's just started the buying process. My partner and I have two quotations from two different local solicitor's. Can anyone advise roughly how much we should be roughly paying for this? The property value is £155,000 and we've been quoted…
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Student Let Advert Query/ Predicament
So, as a student, I'm yet again looking for next years accommodation. This year's search has prompted two questions. a) If a property is advertised at one price (e.g. £45pppw) in big writing by the website, yet the letting agents description states something like £55pppw, would I be able to argue that I should only be…
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Do i buy or run?
Seen a house i love but needs a damp prove course which the owner said they will do before i move in costing them £2k, damp on outside side wall (semi detached) above it is a gutter which is a little loose due to broken bracket i think its related and finally a damp patch on the chimney breast bottom left side in front…
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Timing buying and selling of houses
I am looking to move, primarily to be nearer to my wife's place of work. We are in no real hurry to move, but when we find a house we like, we would like to be able to move swiftly (and ideally simply). We own our current home outright, and also have savings for a deposit on a new house, so were wondering on the sense of…
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Demolish an existing mortgaged house to split and rebuild
Hi All I live in a bungalow for which I have planning permission todemolish and build 2 new detached properties. I will live in one of them. Theissue is I currently have a mortgage on this property. I have funds to buildthe two new builds, but I don’t have enough money to pay off the mortgage and fundthe builds. It’s been…
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Some advice on a tennancy clause in contract
Hi guys thanks for looking at my post. Basically to cut a very long story short my landlord has decided to sell the property I am in and given me notice. It is an assured short hold tenancy. There is still 6 months left on the agreed contract and we have constantly renewed for the past 6 years. After I mentioned that there…
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Equity release from inherited house?
Hi We inherited my mums small house nearby a few years ago and have had a tenant in for a few years. We would like to retain the house as we may move in there when we retire in 10 years. We also have our own home. Both homes are now mortgage free. Is it logical to obtain a buy to let mortgage on the rented property - paid…
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Delay with our vendor!
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Buying a property from a limited company
Hello, I am in the process of buying a semi-detached house in London. My solicitor recently mailed me the property information form and it mentions that: seller is xxxx investments limited. The occupier is a widow. I just wanted to know what are the things I should be aware of(to ask my solicitor) when buying from a…
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It's time to make a major decision (advice needed if possible)
Hi, Me and the wife are at quite a major cross-roads in our lives. Our current situation: Age: Both 39. Children: 1 (aged 14) House: Yes, 3 bed mid terraced, recently valued at £350/£360k Mortgage: about 116k left to repay We have recently been left ½ of another house, which is in need of some pretty major renovations – 3…
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essential searches for retirement village
Hi - my father is buying a flat on a brand new retirement village. He is a cash buyer, so can choose which searches to carry out. He is reluctant to do all the searches as he believes the (very reputable) company would have done their own due diligence. I think he should do the LA search but would it still be prudent to do…
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New mortgage with 'consent to let' on another
I currently let out a property that I have a homeowner mortgage for which I have been given consent to let by my mortgage provider. I have a good tenant and am happy for this situation to continue. I live with my partner in a house that she and her ex-partner own (mortgaged) and our intention is for me and my partner to…
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share of freehold flat-changing windows...do I
need permissino from council or above freeholder? I was just calling a windows company and she asked me windows I wanted to replace and with what kind so I told her Upvc but then when she heard it was flat she said I needed permission from mgt company but I told her share of freehold then she said I need permission from…
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Someone murdered in house
Would it put you off? I know it shouldn't really and a house is a house, but honestly, would you be put off buying a house if you knew that someone had been murdered in it?
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Multiple tenancies
I am moving my house and planning to rent it out once I found a buy to let mortgage. However, my existing house has an interesting shape due to different ways of usage in the past. Basically, it has 2 double bed in the ground floor, bathroom, and toilet, and another 2 bed on the first floor, bathroom and toilet. I am sure…
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Lodging Deposit
Good Morning all, I gave some advice to someone who will soon be in the process of getting trying to get their deposit back after lodging with someone for 3 months. I have previously taken in lodgers so thought I knew the process, but thought I'd best double check with you knowledgeable lot just to make sure I was on the…
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Tax on the sale of my house!!
Hi, just wondering if anyone can help? I am selling my house, in order to move to wales, I want to rent in wales first, then find somewhere suitable before I buy. I was told I don't have to pay tax on the money from the sale of my house if you use it to buy another house. but I might not find another house to buy straight…
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Renting: Can i give notice when i choose ?
Hey guys, Need some help please, as am slightly stuck with this: Rented a house back in 2011, starting on the 24th of the month. Signed 1 year deal, signed another 1 year deal the year later, but after that, so signing, so I guess I'm on whats called a rolling contract ???? Anyway, I wanted to give 30 days notice today.. I…
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How can I prove LL is re-selling electric?
How do I go about proving such a thing? I have a coin meter installed (was here when I moved in) and everything was ok with it. Put in about £10 a week (2 bedroom flat) He came in, and we suspected he 'turned' the meter up when he emptied the coin meter. Our suspicions were correct following a conversation with his…
