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buying on 'contaminated land'
We just got our environment report back on a flat in London to say that it is near potentially contaminated land. The details of the report show that it isn't readioactive waste or anything but just that the property was built on an old landfill site and that it is very close to the railway line so that affects the report.…
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Buying a house on an unadopted road
Hi All, I have read many posts on here regarding unadopted roads and wanted to share my experience. Two months ago we found out that the house was on an unadopted road and we haven't really progressed much further since then with solicitor asking questions and not getting good enough answers from the sellers solicitors. I…
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Right of Way
Hi there My 1st post - please be gentle :D My property does not currently have access to the rear. My next door neighbour does but he has right of way in the deeds to his property from his next door neighbours and the council. If i wanted right of way, do i need to get right of way granted by everyone, or just my next door…
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Pipe Dream in Property Development?
Hi all, I've been looking for a career change for sometime and like many others want to work for myself so am seeking advice on the opinions of others regarding the feasibility of property development. This may just be a pipe dream so I would appreciate patience in bearing with how new or amateur I may sound. A friend and…
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first time buyers
Hi! My husband and I are desperate to get on the housing ladder. We have twin toddlers, and could afford the mortgage repayments because we are renting currently a property that is over £950 per month. However, we have looked on the mortgage calculators and because I only work part time and my husbands salary is 24k, we…
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land dispute solicitors fault?
We purchased a house 2 years ago. There was some too-ing and fro-ing about the extent of land to rear of property. Estate agent and Solicitor lead us to believe it all belonged to us with a 'right of way' across a small section at the back to access a field behind(this was verbal nothing in writing) we flattened the land…
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Selling Up Shared Equity Home - Valuation Q
Hi all, I've had a quick search through previous posts, but was unable to find a thread that relates precisely to my situation, so I'll put my Q here... Nearly 5 years ago, I bought my house under the old gov-sponsored Homebuy Direct scheme (the predecessor to Newbuy, I think). I own 70% of my house through an ordinary…
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Would this put you off?
Would you be put off living in a property (buying or renting) that had a warm air heating system? For clarification, it is a gas central heating system that works by blowing warm air through (hidden) ducts and out of vents in the walls.
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Difference between end of terrace and semi-detached?
I can see what a row of terrace houses looks like, as opposed to 2 semi-detached houses. What I don't know if there is a difference in terms of maintenance (the communal roofs for example, if the roof is even considered communal) and things like that? I know what owning a flat implies, but not semi-detached or terraced…
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Estate agents lingo - modernisation = part needing rebuild
To me modernisation means new kitchen, bathroom, windows, heating etc but now seems to include subsidence and complete building work I know they want people to view but I had to drive an hour and 20 mins to find out there's and inch gap between the walls because of subsidence which a child could spot so no excuse for not…
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Renting rooms out - advice guides??
Hi all, I am in the process of buying a 3 bedroom flat which i will be living in. However i plan to rent out the other two rooms and am looking for advice on regulations paying tax etc. Is there any useful "all in one" guides online that could guide me on the process so that i dont miss any legal requirements etc? Any…
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Landlord's implied acceptance of tenancy
We need to leave our tenancy 3 months before the end of our 12 month fixed term contract. The landlord will not accept mutual early surrender and we accept we are responsible for rent for the during the term. However, we need to go and are considering asking the letting agent to check us out and hand back the keys. I…
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has anyone ever had a cash buyer pay what they agreed to?
So we have an alleged cash buyer in the picture. Not likely to go with him though as everything we've heard suggests a cash buyer will, without fail, drop their offer to rock bottom the last possible minute before exchange. Has anyone ever had a sale go through with a cash buyer without being messed around? Not that…
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Experience with house purchasing companies?
I wonder if anyone has used, or at least got a quote, from one of these companies? I can only assume that their business model is to offer a percentage of the valuation and then sell on at full price. But how much do they knock off?
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Expediting searches?
On a knife edge here. House sold subject to contract. All parties have signed contracts but unable to exchange as buyer still waiting for something back from the Searches. Have a provisional tenancy offer but I could lose it the longer this is delayed. In which case our target completion date will also be delayed as I will…
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Storage of valuables in dodgy garage - insurance implications
I'm looking at a house at the moment that has a garage on the property that I would like to use to store motorbikes / tools / equipment etc. Unfortunately the floor isn't concreted (bare earth with carpet on top:o) and the roof isn't substantial (wriggly polycarbonate ). The bare earth floor means a damp environment,…
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How to Remove dog smell from a house we're thinking of buying
I am considering purchasing a property but the owners have dogs and there is a fairly strong smell of dog in the house especially downstairs. I am not a dog or animal owner and therefore perhaps notice the smell more. The house has wooden flooring downstairs and carpets upstairs. I would want to know how the smell could be…
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21st Section (B) notice
Good afternoon everyone, "...which you hold as tenant on the 02/03/15, or at the end of the period of your tenancy which will end next after the expiration of one month from the service upon this notice" I want to ask - which way everything works or should work in this case? If i will find new home let's say in next few…
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Conveyancing complaint - advice please
Hello Everyone, I need some advice as I believe I may have a legitimate complaint regarding the services provided by my conveyancing solicitor but as I know nothing about the law I wanted to run it past you guys before paying for a legal consultation. I recently bought a house and some 3 months later having heard nothing…
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First Time buyer
Looking at buying my first property in 6-9 months with the property costing around 110k & my savings will be around 90K. My budget for furnishings is £4000 Fees £3000 Is this accurate? What deposit is recommend & how much money should I leave untouched? Thanks in advance
