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Land Registry Delay - please help!
My house sale is about to fall through as we're waiting for Land Registry changes to our lease (a reassignment of ownership of the common parts) the paperwork went in on 5th November. This is our forth buyer we've had in four years - and we are desperate for this sale to go through. Does anyone know how we could speed…
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Purchasing a house whilst working abroad.
Hi, I am due to begin working abroad early this year with my Wife and children remaining in the UK. Wife and I would like to purchase another house whilst I am doing this. Is it possible to complete all of the paperwork whilst out of the country or would I have to be present for the completion of the sale ie. the final…
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first house viewing
Hi all We are going for our first house viewing on monday evening. From the pics we really like it. We are first time buyers, the house is 15k above what we planned, but still affordable. Any tips on what to do, what not to do etc?
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Ending A Periodic Tenancy
Hi, I'm pretty sure I am correct here but looking for some verification! We rent our property and initially signed a 6 month contract, which ended about 17 months ago. Since then we have signed nothing new and just carried on paying the rent as normal. We are now moving into a new property and I gave my landlady written…
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Can't afford the rent but I have no Tenancy Agreement :(
Hi, I am new and looking for advice - I moved into a property on the 19th December. The landlord wasn't able to print the lease as her printer or something wasn't working. I was due to transfer her the rent but something happened which resulted in my bank account being suspended and they wont lift the suspension until they…
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Looking to get on the property ladder in the near future
Hi all, as the thread title suggests im looking to get onto the property ladder in the near future say 1 or 2 yrs. I want to start my research now so I can plan ahead as a house of course is a big purchase. I also want to buy in the way that will suit me most I know the government help to buy scheme is still going and…
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Selling a house with partners maiden name on deed/documents
My partner and I are in the process of selling a house that we own but don't currently live in. We purchased the house together before we were married, and my partner's maiden name appears on the title deeds and leasehold (the mortgage is up to date with her married name as we updated the mortgage details with a bulk name…
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Detached or semi detached ?
Hi Guys, My question below is based on real life scenario. I am very confused and need your suggestions. I have seen two houses one detached other semi detached. 3 bed detached (3 bed very big size, two reception, a garage, big gardem ) needs a lot of work. Some to mention are - Paint in all the rooms - New Ceiling - May…
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First time buyer - can having assets abroad help?
So...I have started thinking about buying a flat -but I feel immensely overwhelmed. I need some help figuring out a few things... I am saving for a deposit, however - I am originally from Italy (been in the UK for 10 years) and back there I have a house which my parents have put on my name. I am now wondering if having an…
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Surrendering a tenancy early?
Out of the blue over Christmas my parents made a rather generous offer which now puts me in a position to buy a property of my own, rather than renting. However - I need to move quickly so can't wait for my current tenancy to expire. I had no idea this was coming, and I'd signed a new 1 year tenancy (an extension to a…
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Regret moving, please help.
Just made a massive mistake, I was renting a room in a house, was paying over the odds but it was pretty decent in a nice house. In an attempt to save some money, I gave my notice at the end of six months and started to look on spareroom.com, I found a place, moved in last night and regret it, borderline stressed. The…
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Breaking a lease due to landlord's conduct
Hello everyone. I'm a newbie around here but would really appreciate advice on a matter that is troubling myself and my fiance. We rented a two bedroom cottage through a letting agency in late February 2014 with a lease signed for one year. The landlord was kind enough to let us have the keys early as, due to work…
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Redecorating rented property when leaving...
Hi all, handed notice on the house I rent over the Christmas period to move out in a month. When I moved in everything was in brilliant white so I made a couple of decorative changes, nothing major, just painted the four living room walls and a feature wall in the bedroom, Tan and sky blue respectively. Now I know that…
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Buying freehold for a townhouse?
We've recently moved in to development of 21 townhouses held on 999 leases (from 1970). A year ago the residents clubbed together to buy the freehold by setting up a Freehold Company (which each of us have a 1/21 share in) - hence we now have a 'Share of Freehold' arrangement and do not pay ground rent (though I'm not sure…
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Right to buy query
If anyone could offer some advice I'd truly be grateful. Or family has had tenancy of a council property since it was built in the thirties, and my elderly aunt now lives here. She qualifies for right to buy, but is too poor to buy the place. I could qualify for a mortgage, but am unsure if companies would accept such a…
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tax on first rental
I rent out my former principal residence . Last year was the first time I let it out . Before I rented it ,I decorated it ,put new flooring in and replaced the boiler ,and shed . Is any of this tax deductable on a first rental . It is also furnished ,which I gather is not tax deductable in the first year ,is that…
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short term tenancy
Hi all Looking to buy a new house/relocate for a new job. I can't commute from my existing house and I doubt I'll be able to buy a house in time as I need it by the end of the month. Any idea what the best way to go about this is? I'm not fussy on the property as long as it has off road parking for 2 cars. We only need it…
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Finding The Ideal Tenant Advice
Hello all - Hope you all had a great Christmas and had a not-too-drunk NYE party!! In the next month or so we'll be looking to buy a property to let out, ideally within 2 miles of LHR. For us the ideal tenants will be cabin crew etc, but where would be the best place to advertise for these angels? I've spoken to a few…
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Tenancy Agreement Wording Query
Hi all, I was reading my Tenancy Agreement before signing it today, and I think it looks as though there's an error in it. Surely it should state 2017 for a 24 month tenancy? I'm posting because I'm struggling to reach both my agent and the letting agent due to the bank holiday. What are your thoughts? I don't want to sign…
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Misleading Adverts
Hi all. Happy New Year to everyone. I'm a first time buyer and have viewed about 20 properties over the last year and I am getting a bit annoyed with how devious sellers/estate agents are. Is it normal to photoshop/tart up photos to attract attention when the actual property is a complete pig sty? I went to see one the…
