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Damp Damp Damp
We haven't bought the house yet, but are close to completion. We've had 2 damp companies around to quote us, and are aware the house has damp. It has risen above the existing damp proof course creating a 'band' of damp around the house, with the back wall of the house being wet all the way up at ground level (which may be…
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Just been issued a section 21 Housing act notice to vacate.
Just been surprised with a section 21 Recovery of possession on expiry or termination of assured shorthold tenancy. Housing Act (1988). I just got the email off the estate agent telling me I have to move by December 11th not because I am a bad tenant because the landlord wants to move back in. I have paid my rent to this…
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land registry alert
Hello everybody, im hoping someone on the forum can help me. My best friend owns one half of a house and her mother owns the other half,there is approximately twelve years left on the mortgage. they have not spoken for many years and the property is over a hundred miles away.My friend worries that the house could be put up…
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Hard days for landlords or to be landlords.
Hi all. What do you think on becoming landlord now. House price soaring, govt forcing FTB to use help to buy or other schemes for their first home. At the end buyer is end up with paying more for even small house. Builders are enjoying the time. It is really hard to buy BTL property. Is making things hard for landlords a…
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Service charge issues in leasehold flats
Resolved issue :)
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Putting an offer in?
Quite new to this house buying malarkey, we have an agreement in principle set up for a mortgage, went viewing a house last night we both like, I've read on here to offer lower than the asking price.... read somewhere 15% is a good starting point? Is there a guide to this or is it just bartering? The house is for sale at…
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1st property gifted but looking to buy new home- will i incur 2nd property stamp duty
Hi i was gifted a property by a family member a few years ago,but i am looking to buy a new property, will i have to pay the extra 2nd property stamp duty and would this purchase be considered as a 2nd property even though i haven't purchased a property ever before many thanks for input
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Selling a garage
I have been approached and asked whether or not I would like to sell my garage. It is part of a block of 4 garages, 60 yards or so away from my house. The other garages are all owned by residents. I am tempted to do this and have read some earlier posts. None precisely matches my situation, however. Firstly, unlike earlier…
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Buying daughter's house below market value.
Our daughter’s marriage has irrevocably broken down. Their house (current value £160000) is held in joint ownership. Her husband and she have agreed to sell the house to us for £100000 for a quick resolution, instead of placing the house on the open market, so she can continue to live in it. Any legal pitfalls?
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service charge / management company
Hi all, Would appreciate any thoughts on the following.... We are leaseholders of two flats where the freeholder appointed a managing agent to run the building. We took over the management of the building via Right to Manage as the fees the agent was charging were crazy. We're now trying to settle our final account with…
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Transfer of house deeds after parents passed away.
Hi Unfortunately my mum passed away recently. She was sole owner of her house after her husband (my dad) passed away and she proceeded via probate. My mum has a will that leaves the house to me, there is no mortgage. I have no intention of selling the house. Is there a simple way to transfer the house to myself? Thanks in…
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How to remove Charge Restriction on Property
Does anyone have any advice please regarding Fredrickson International please? They own a Capital One credit card debt which has been entered as a restriction charge on my property. We are in the process of selling the house and the conveyancers have chased Fredrickson numerous times during a 3-week period for a redemption…
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Question about notice served to complete on new build
I've been waiting for a new build flat to be finished, which has been significantly delayed. I was finally served notice to complete on Tuesday, giving me 14 days to do so. Until that point I was told by the sales office, although they didn't tell this to most people, that I can complete in less than 14 days if I wanted…
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Asbestos
All being well, we're buying a house built in the 60s. It was extended slightly to the front around the 90s and then a bigger rear extension in the past decade. We had a full survey which stated that there would possibly be asbestos in the soffits (no issue if they are not cut, drilled, sawn etc.) and didn't say anything…
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Shared ownership, good or bad?
This is my 1st post so I may have posted it on the wrong forum. We are looking at a new build townhouse 3 double bedrooms in Bucks at 265k. "I would like some advice about shared ownership as my OH and myself is considering one. Does the rent we pay on the HA share increase whenever the value of the house goes up?and will…
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Legal standing with landlord paying electrician bill
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could advise where one would stand with the following situation - My boyfriend moved into a rented flat on 10th September through an agency but pays the landlord direct. Last night just after midnight all the sockets went in his flat, fridge freezer appliances wouldn't turn on. He tried to…
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Purchasing a lease/freehold question
As per the title. I'm thinking about purchasing a flat with @ 57 years lease. It'll be a long term (BTL) investment. Due to the short lease it's only open to cash buyers. There is a Freehold company that you can buy into which means you have a technical lease of 999 years, of which I already have an interest in due to…
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Accidental landlord - eviction advice needed
Hi First of all I will start by saying I'm in far too deep without the relevant knowledge to call myself a proper landlord. And it's only now that I find myself in this tricky predicament that I've come to that realisation.... and basically not sure which way to turn. Last december I rented my property to a young family…
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FTB New Build Process?
We are currently saving as much as possible for a house deposit, and could do with some guidance. I realise many people aren't fans of new builds, and that's fine. But we are very keen on them, and are hoping to get one in the near(ish) future. We know we need to save more, and hopefully significantly increase our income,…
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Septic tank question
Dear all, The house that my wife and I are looking to buy has a septic tank drainage system, which was inspected today. Apparently it is filling up faster than expected. The inspector noticed that downpipes from the roof were carrying water into it and that they don't recommend this. Please excuse me as I have no idea…
