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smoke alarm in council property
Hi Stranger to this board, just wanted to ask this question: My elderly Mum has just moved from a warden-controlled council flat to a warden-controlled council bungalow. There is a carbon monoxide alarm but no smoke alarm. I did find something on Gov.UK that said: I need to get the council out to rectify a few things in…
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buying a 2nd property
Hi all, I would like to buy a 2nd property as an investment. It will also be somewhere for my brother to live as I've had enough of him sleeping on my sofa! I have my own home, I'm mortgage free and have 20k for a deposit. I'm 46 years old. Can I get a 25 year term? Shorter options? Can anyone advise on my mortgage…
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Landlord sent bill for damages to downstairs shop?
Hi guys. (Sorry for the long post) I've got a tricky one for you all, slightly embarrassing as well. Friday night me and my partner went for a meal in Birmingham. Lovely time upon arriving home we realised we had left the house keys there. With no spare set to hand. Instead of traveling 50 miles back to get them we thought…
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Renting question
I rent a home through a letting agent and originally paid 6 months rent up front, did that again to renew and have paid my mother back by paying her the rent, if you see what I mean. At the end of this 6 month period I would have been in the house for a year. I have really looked after the place, decorated and replaced…
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Non-refundable holding deposit- breach in terms?
Hello, As a group of three sharers, we paid £900 as a holding deposit after our offer was accepted on a flat based on the following: 1) The price per month 2) One tenant to pay 6 months rent upfront due to job seeking currently The two other tenants were told they would not need guarantors due to having jobs in place (of…
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Is the market dipping? Selling difficult?
Well I just wanted to vent really after reading the waiting for buyer thread. My situation is the same I am waiting for a buyer. The negative stories keep getting worse with every day that goes by. I am getting worried as I've only had 1 viewing since brexit! My house has been on the market since 4th may, I had 5 viewings…
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Buying a property without building regulations on extension
Hi, Can I purchase a house that has had a 2 storey extension added but not had building regulations inspections? Thanks
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Mobile Home homebuyers survey (Norwich area)
Hi, I am considering buying a mobile home on the outskirts of Norwich. Could anyone reccommend a surveyor with experience of mobile home condition and valuation reporting in the area, please. Thank you!
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New carpets in rented house
I have been in my private rented house for the last 7 years. The stairs and landing along with the three bedroom carpets have been down since before we moved in (family of four). I asked my LL to come round to look as the treads of the stairs have worn away to backing and the landing is starting to pucker up slightly. I…
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Being forced to complete on day of exchange
We are buying a house from sellers who are purchasing a New Build. No one else involved in the chain. We have been advised that due to the sellers house being a new build we have to complete within 28 days. As we are not buying a new build (the sellers old house) we are having to conduct the usual searches, surveys, and so…
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Letting Agent Dis-Instructed - Advice As Tenant
Our landlord is unwilling to do property repairs that are required. A window seal has failed which is letting damp and mould into a child's bedroom. The driveway is also unsafe and my son has fallen and injured himself. The let is via a letting agent and we have been asking for months for repairs to be done without help.…
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Unknown CCJ threatening renting
Hi A friend of mine has just separated from his wife and has found a flat to move into. He has the money to pay the rent adequately and has put a £750 holding deposit down (requested by the estate agent). He found out this morning that he's actually got a CCJ against his name (to the tune of £900 from an old phone…
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Does the UK do subdivisions?
TLDR; Does the UK do land subdivisions enabling many different individuals to purchase plots of land and 'self-build'? The UK has a massive housing issue. There aren't enough houses being built. Seemingly the government at nearly any level isn't keen to get involved in building more housing stock any more and it seems a…
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Loan or Mortgage
Hello All, My partner and I are looking into buying our first home. We have some money saved for a deposit but are planning to purchase a very cheap studio flat to renovate to a 1 bed and eventually sell on after travelling. We are planning to have a very short term mortgage and so need to borrow £40,000 to be paid off…
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Rent Increase
I live in a shared ownership property where I pay rent on 75% of the property. The housing association have today advised that the rent will be increased but they will not confirm by how much. Does anyone know the maximum they are allowed to increase this by? I live alone and work full time but am worried about how much…
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We're moving out. Landlord wants to decorate while we still live there
Hi all, My partner and I have been renting a one bedroom garden flat for 4 years. We are in the process of buying a house (offer and mortgage accepted) and we have given the requested 2 months notice to our landlord. Since we moved into the flat the bathroom has been an issue. It's old and looks as though there hasn't been…
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Exchange now Complete in SIX months - What would you do ?
So we found a house, survey done, mortgage agreed get ready to exchange to discover vendor doesn't want to complete for SIX months? Our instinct is just to pull out now but wanted to see what thoughts you all had ?
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Landlord Issue for Rental of Room
Hi, My partner has been renting a room from a landlord for three months. Last month we provided 1 months' written notice. It's a three month contract. Since sending her the letter, we've not heard from the landlord with regards to our letter of our notice to leave/terminate the agreement. I got in touch with her over the…
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Indemnity Policies/ Garage over sewer - Help!
Hi all. We are purchasing a semi detached house with a garage and it has just been revealed to us the following: (I am quoting direct from the paperwork) The sellers failed to obtain a buildover agreement with the water board and it appears the garage at the property has been built over a public sewer (the garage was built…
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Want to end tenancy...
I have a house that I privately rent. I want to end the tenancy because I would like to try and sell the house. I have told the tenants that this is my plan. Their tenancy is up in October. They have been in the property for 4 years and signed a new contract each year. Can anyone tell me can I just write a notice letter or…
