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Selling house quickly
Good morning! Has anyone used a company to sell their house quickly? I am trying to sell a property which is in need of renovation. I have had two offers from cash buyers who want to develop the plot on the side but due to a restrictive covenant on the deeds we have come up against a brick wall each time. There is an…
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Threatening estate agents and gazumping
My partner and I are in the middle of horrible experience trying to buy our first flat together in London through a Bairstow and Eaves estate agent. The flat was on the market for a guide price of 280K. We offered 270K and in the meantime the estate agent persuaded us to go in and see their in house mortgage broker with 3…
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Getting a lodger, what is your experience?
I am hoping to get a lodger, maybe next year. I do have a spare bedroom, but it does get used be family occasionally. But I am thinking about getting the loft into spare accommodation. I am not a tidy person, I have a dog; be maybe it will make me be tidier and be company for the dog. Lodger must like dogs, but I guess…
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Moving house before selling. Options?
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Buying a house alone but girlfriend moving in (London)
Hi All, I am currently trying to buy a property in London and would appreciate any on buying property here but also my strategy in general. I want to move in with my girlfriend and am also tired of paying £1k per month to rent a very small flat. We've never lived together before but I don't want to rent somewhere and have…
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All the gear and no idea - can i remortgage/extend my lease/extend my flat?
Hi, looking for advice. I own a flat on my own, I bought it for 220k and have 160k left on the mortgage, it's just been valued at 500k. I haven't looked at my mortgage for around 4 years and have a tracker mortgage. I would like to do an extention as the kitchen and bathroom are tiny and I have a growing family and a big…
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Home extension - When do I need building regulation after planning approval?
Hi there, I am new to the forum but I am looking to get a home extension. I am a bit confused on when i need to apply for the building regulation permit? Is this after I get planning approval? I'm trying to understand the whole process.
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Inheriting a house with a mortgage.
Hello folks. My mother recently passed away and left a house with a mortgage. The house value is £110,000 and theres £45,000 left. As i live and work in Spain I am no longer classified as a UK resident therefore I cannot take over the mortgage. I am the sole beneficiary. My aunt and uncle are the executors. The solicitor…
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Temporarily owning a second property - additional tax
Hello, I currently own a property that I have tenanted until next Summer. Whilst renting this out I am renting a flat in London. I moved here for work purposes and likely won't be returning to the area where the property is located. I would now like to buy a property in London. I am fortunate enough to have the required…
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Selling property to a neighbour/friend
Hello, I was hoping for some suggestions/advice about how best to deal with a situation I've never encountered before. I bought a house several years ago and lived it in for a number of years before moving away 3 years ago for work. Since then I've been renting it out. I always on well with my neighbours when I lived there…
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Contract Gardners dumped cuttings next to my property (leasehold)
Hi guys, before I fire off an e-mail I just wanted to see what the MSE collective think. I own a share of freehold house, with communual lawns at the front and a comunual border around the edge. The gardners cut the ivy and other follage and then pile it up next to my wall. Its outside my garage(townhouse). This was first…
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Help, first time buyer in London with £55k/year
Hi guys! I'm a 30yo IT professional guy currently living and working in London (Farringdon). My current salary is £55k/year, which could reach £60k in the next 1-2 years, and I could use savings for £140k, no more. I am single and at the moment I am renting a 1-bed flat for £1300/month (bills included) so I was thinking to…
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Helping Dad buy council flat, will it affect me from getting 'first home' benefits?
I want to help my dad buy a council home, neither I or he owns any home, were only renting. We will be applying via 'Right to Buy' which should give us 50% off. I will be living with him to help quickly clear the mortgage. The question is, should I appear as a joint tenant in the application form? Am I required? What are…
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Compensation from Birmingham city council repairs team
Hi , If anyone can help and advice me here We moved in this property last year in January, since my boiler been leaking. now it got fixed a 2 months ago but they drove me crazy. I wasn't been able to use my worktops nigther we can bath with cold water for all that time. I kept my toaster and kettle further away where the…
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Change of name on shared ownership lease
Hi, This is my first post as I'm a bit confused about all this. Exhusband bought 25% share of house in 2008 whilst married but only his name on mortgage and shared ownership lease. He was abusive and kicked me and kids out of house in 2015 to live in a tiny flat. He kept house, cars and all savings. Not paid any…
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Parents gifting to children?
I believe that if you give away your house to a relative and you end up in care then the authorities have the right to take the house off them. Is that correct? If so is it true for all ages? e.g. A parent in their 40s transferring ownership to a 20 something child? My mother(owns outright) wants to gift the house we both…
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Yorkshire stone-built houses — soundproof?
If anyone has experience of living in traditional stone terrace or semi-detached homes, can you advise on the level of soundproofing from neighbours please?
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Live in landlord definition, alternatives?
Am looking for options, and have no idea where to start looking. Slight context; I'm a lone parent of a child under 5 and am not working due to caring responsibilities. I have seen a few suitable looking jobs come up but not in the area. I hope to relocate but need to sell here too. I'm looking for an interim solution of…
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Wimpey No Fines- Buy or Not to buy?
Hello there, I have finally found a house after searching for so long! My offer was accepted and when the process had already started, I found out that it is a non standard construction (Wimpey NF). I was not told before (very annoyed at that) and if I had known I maybe wouldn't have put in an offer. The condition of the…
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Offers on a rural Scottish property?!?
We would like to offer on this house, however, we are stumped as to what to offer. Can't link sorry!! Rightmove Gateside, Beith offers over £250k It's in Scotland, the Home Report has valued at £300k. It went on the market 3 months ago at offers over £285k but dropped to o/o £250k. The current owners paid £295k for it in…
