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New house now owned
Hello I have gained a house through my mother. The value of the house is £115,000. My mother and father have there own house else where which they live in. I only have this house now its in my name. I pay all the bills to this house now. My mother has to live for the 7 year rule not having to pay any tax on the house then.…
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Landlord threatening with forced entry
I am a private tenant and my tenancy contract is coming to an end this month. My landlord has requested for a visit for viewing for prospective tenants. Unfortunately the date he has asked for is not a suitable one for me for strong reasons. I offered a different date. But he doesnt want to take the alternative date and…
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Lowering offer before being accepted
Needing some advice. We are buying our first home and put an offer in on a property owned by the police that went to closing date in Scotland We were keen to get the property as had a lot of potential although had been empty for 6 years. We offered £5k over guide price which was market value. (Really should of probably…
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Shared ownership /Shared Equity confusion ? some questions
Here are some questions on shared ownership mortgages, Can you please assist as best as you can. Thank you x ....I am asking this on behalf of shared ownership and shared equity,.... would the answers of the 2 types...be the same for both types ? (shared ownership VS shared equity). ... are we getting confused with the 2…
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development proposals - neighbouring properties search
Hello My solicitor offers the above as an additional service at extra charge as a part of conveyancing. They offer to look at planning applications and development plans within 500m of the property. Apparently Standard Local Authority Searches focus only on a single property, which is the one I am buying but nothing about…
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Pulling out of a purchase?
I am in the very early stages. I made an offer which was accepted. We have instructed our solicitors, and I've returned my purchase paperwork. Just the initial ID checks, address details etc. We have not come close to exchange. However I've seen another property I prefer. I really want to proceed with this new place. I…
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Claiming land?
Hi guys, When we moved into our property there was an area of unused land at the rear of our garden. It used to be an alleyway that run the length of all of the gardens which allowed access to a communal drive way. The neighbours either side of us have obviously claimed their land because their gardens extend all the way…
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Cancelling Purplebricks
Hi all, I don't know where we stand here but, the other day we instructed purple bricks to sell our house. However, we are having second thoughts and thinking we may want to cancel. The agent has not yet done any work in terms of creating the ad or taken any photos. I wanted to know if we have the right to cancel under the…
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Council Tax
I own one flat in a block of six custom built. I am also director of the management company. One flat has been empty since 2015 after the lady owner died. She is still the registered owner of the flat according to LR records. The son of the owner, who now claims to be the owner, refuses to communicate and enquiries to East…
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Considering My Options
Hello I am looking for some advice what my options around my next housing move might be. I am married and own a home worth around £300K, I have an outstanding mortgage of around £85K. We have been saving to move and have similar sum saved to help us move. I bought this home before we married and it is currently in my name…
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Long stop date 6 months from exchange!
Hi All, Just found out today that the seller's solicitors want to add a long stop date of 6 months from exchange into our contract. We are finding this a bit odd as although it is a new build the roofs been on and kitchen done for over a month now. It's an end terrace and the road adjacent to it, leading to our garage,…
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So i just opened the door to my new house.
So i just opened the door to my new house (at 15:00) after completing today at 11:30. The key wouldnt open the door, it wouldnt even turn, weird, i checked the handle and the door was open. I pushed it open and before me stood the woman i was buying off of still packing with her friend. The house was an utter tip, the…
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Moving in New House
Hello EVERYONE I just moved in a new house in London it's a (3 story house) with a very nice garden,but the house is a mess everything is just dirty,the wall,carpets,furniture,bathroom,living room and bedroom Do you know a Cleaning Company that can help me with my problem? Thanks for the reply.:T:T:T
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Letting Agent Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement and Initial Rent Charges
I am moving into a new rental property at the end of this month and have just received details of the contract and amounts we will be charged from the lettings agent. I disagree with the amount that they are proposing to charge us and also the dates on the tenancy agreement seem to be incorrect. We have agreed to collect…
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Landlord's obligations
Hi all, Just quick question about landlord’s obligations if anyone is around to assist. I’ll keep it quick. I brought a house back in 2015. However, I recently moved out as I got a good job offer in another city. I therefore decided to rent my property. The current tenant is quite difficult. The property was fully damped…
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Lease Extension Nighmare
Hello all, and welcome to my first post here. I'm looking for some advice. Back in 2004, I bought a property with my then girlfriend. It was a leasehold flat costing £249,950, with I think 65 years left on the lease. The estate agent suggested around £5,000 would be sufficient to extend the lease. Time went by, we split up…
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Buying together - bit of a shambles
Hi all, this is going to be a long rambling message so any help is really appreciated. My partner and I have been living together for just over 2 years, he bought his apartment 4 years ago. I contribute to his mortgage/bills as to be expected in the form of board. We have now got to the stage where we would like to buy…
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Question re disposing of shared ownership property
Asking for an elderly friend: He has inherited a shared ownership maisonette. The LA still hold a minority share. He has no need of this accommodation, and it's in an area which is desperately short of LA housing. The LA have valued it & suggest he puts it on the open market, repaying the LA for their share when it sells.…
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Does Asbestos in the corridor mean its in the flat?
Hi I am in the process of buying a flat built in the 70's and received the contracts today and information from the management company, one thing they mention is asbestos in the corridors and a risk assessment was carried out a few years ago but does not pose much risk. However inside there is a warm air gas heating system…
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Stamp Duty
I'm looking to buy a house. I'm currently living with my partner but not on his deeds and don't own any part of his home. I'm a cash purchaser wanting to buy at £225,000. I understand I would pay £2,000. Stamp duty if I'm buying on my own but my partner wants to live with me and rent his own home out. What happens to the…
