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Lease Plan lost
Hi, Im really in need of some help or wise wisdom to hopefully calm me down. We are now almost at the finishing line and waiting to excahnge but it has come about that the Original Lease plan was never scanned onto systems at the land registry, both solictors have called them and so have i, they say they can see it was…
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Why does vendor care about my deposit?
I've put an offer on a property and the rival offer is £1k lower than mine, the Estate Agent is telling me the other offer is 5% more deposit, I have 10%. Why does this make them a better prospect?
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Change of ownership of the property
My wife and mother-in-law brought the leased hold house we live in. Therefore the mortgage is also under my wife and mother-in-law's name. Now mother-in-law wants to transfer her ownership to me (No money exchange). The house was £200,000 and there is only about £100,000 in equity in the house. How do we change the…
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Landlord returning deposit
My tenants vacated the property last week and I understand I need to return the deposit (protected with TDS) within 10 days. As the property is going to be sold can I still deduct the following costs: -having it professionally cleaned (it was prior to them moving in) -replacement of two drawer units (broken) -replacement…
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Section 21 Issued
Hi Folks, I need a little help on where my family and I sit from a legal perspective. We have been tenants in the same property for over 10 years, and on the at the beginning of September had a call from my landlord, who we know quite well, informing us that he was retiring and wanted his home back. He said that he would…
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How much should i offer???
Hi guys I have seen a property which is listed for 325k, in a popular area (London commuter zone) and unsure how much to offer, in August a flat in the same block went for 325k BUT that was penthouse this is ground floor. However I am aware of competitive it is and someone could easily offer asking price/above. The agent…
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9 years to the month ago...
...we bought a house in Morecambe. A few days ago, completely out of the blue, I got an e-mail from the solicitor we used saying... "We acted for you in the purchase of the above property in 2006 and whilst trying to archive your file it appears interest accrued on monies we held on your behalf at that time. I would be…
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renting without an agent
hello, abit of a follow up question to an earlier post, does anyone know any good websites to rent without an agent? and how risky is this? regards Simba-ali
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Countryside New Build House
Exchange has happened with a new build by Countryside. Was a within 28 days or cancelled thing. Also given 5 days to complete once notice served. My question really is anyone have experience of completing in Dec. Its set at the moment at 22/23 and is still the same. Lady said they hope to finish a couple of houses by 18th,…
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Moving into my partners council flat?
Hi everyone Myself and my Partner have got back together recently and I am looking to move into her council flat to be around the child more. She lives in a council flat but doesn't claim any mean tested benefits etc, if I move in would she lose the council flat? I've been trying to read info but it all conflicts With each…
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Free view drop outs.
I have recently replaced my tv with a 40 inch HD model, and all is wonderful, except I now get short drop outs on the HD channels briefly giving my a no signal message. Signal strength and quality are 1Os across the board, however I live on the flight path from a small airport, and It would seem that these drop outs…
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last minute securities found on sellers deeds
Hello all, I'm a new member and apologise in advance if this has been posted in the wrong section, and also if some of my terminology is inaccurate. I am seeking some advice with regards a house purchase in Scotland where two days before the agreed completion date our solicitor uncovered unsettled securities against the…
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When do we need solicitors
We have put an offer on a property and very keen to move quick if we get accepted. We should hear back tomorrow. Obviously Im jumping the gun a bit here, but keen to know best way to move forward and look keen if we get accepted. We have our broker ready to go on the mortgage front she has all our paper work for…
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Land
Hi 1st time buyer, looking at land in Essex. Could I buy, pop a caravan on and build a house over time? Thanks in advance
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Extending lease on share of freehold
Hi I wondered if anyone can help? I own a flat with a short lease of 70 years, and would like to extend it to 999. I own the share of freehold with 3 other flat owners, two of which have already extended their leases. My query is about the format in which I need to gain the permission from the other freeholders; is it…
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Re-mortgage
Hi - we are planning to re-mortgage soon as our fixed deal is ending. Please can someone explain what the process will be? Will we have a survey/valuation? We have lived here for 4 years and added on a conservatory but all else is the same as previous. Will we have to get a solicitor and pay for searches and the survey?…
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Accessing other leases in share of freehold flat/block
Hello Very quick house question: I'm looking at buying a flat with share of freehold. Should I get my solicitor to check copies of all the other flat's leases? Should I be checking things like what amendments etc. might have been made to them, or does that not really matter? I'm concerned about what I might be held…
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Planning Permission
Is it possible to apply for planning permission for a property before you have completed? It currently seems to be taking 2 months for application approval, and I am thinking it could save time if i can apply now. It is for a side garage with A bedroom above. Thanks, Meg.
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Seller lied on property questionaire - Electrical fire
Hi, After me and the fiancé purchased our first house back in June we were very pleased and excited in the new venture in our lives. Last night however this came to an abrupt stop. The shower randomly stopped working and I presumed the power had tripped – when I went to inspect I was greeted with electricity arcing smoke…
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Japanese knotweed :-(
So we aren't thinking of selling, but will be renewing our mortgage soon. At the rear of our property is farmland that was recently sold off to a property development company, and a few weeks ago one of the trees close to our property fell, narrowly missing the shed at the bottom of the garden. After no response from the…
