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Do you Change The Locks?
On buying or renting a new house? It has been a hot topic in this thread: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5683179 Perhaps better posted in DC or The Arms?... Because on this board it seems it would be like teaching a duck to suck eggs. So back on topic: Do you?
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House not selling
Our house in the north of Scotland has been on the market for around 5 months with very little interest, we'd really like to sell soon so are wondering if anyone who knows their stuff can give good advice please? Am I allowed to post a link to it so people can have a look and give advice? We have already dropped the price…
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Htb isa
I am wondering if someone can help? I have a HTB ISA and there seems to have been some confusion, the solicitors aren't aware I had it they say even though on initial consultation with the 'broker' we used they included the £60 fee in the price. Anyway I am waiting for my bank to send me a closing statement I am hoping to…
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Homeless, any advice welcome
Thank you for reading. Not sure if anyone will have any ideas on what I can do but it's worth asking. I moved away and rented my house out. It didn't work out due to a bereavement and I was struggling to cope so tenant was issued with section 21 which has since expired. Application to the court for accelerated possession…
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Conflicting information on cash incentives on new build property
Hi everyone We are in the process of buying a new build too property. The house already had carpets/flooring and turf in when we viewed it, and they also offered us 5k cashback, stamp duty (£1240) paid and £1116 towards our legal fees. Totalling cash incentives of £7356. Brilliant, all is well and good. Valuation took…
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What happens with your post?
What would happen with my post as I may have to sofa surf for a while whilst waiting to find a new place.
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Break Clause assistance
My mum has lived in her property for a few years but not wants to leave. She has a break clause. The termination clause states; The tenant or the landlord shall have the right to terminate the tenancy at anytime from the end of the first 6 month period by giving the other party not less than 2 calendar months notice in…
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Access rights/easements - which documents do I need?
Hello, There is a very long and complicated back-story to this, which I'll keep as brief as possible. Essentially a relative has purchased a leasehold property which is currently accessed via private land. There is no easement or right of way over this land, and permission will soon be revoked by the land owner. There is…
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The NEW waiting to exchange thread...
So the other thread has gone awol so thought i'd start a new one! It was keeping me sort of sane during the house buying/selling process! A place to document your timelines and discuss the triumphs and woes of moving house!:T My timeline - Offer received and accepted on our house 17/07 Offer made and accepted on the house…
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Asbestos garage roof
Please help....we sold our house over a year ago to a couple who have recently sent us a solicitor letter to ask for money so they can take off the exsisitng garage roof and replace with a new one. At the time of negotiation they did ask if the roof was made of asbestos and if so wanted it changing before they would be…
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Where has the 'waiting to exchange' thread gone?
It was here this morning, I commented on it. Though now i cant find it anywhere - even through the forum search. Is it just me or is it awol for anyone else? Could it have been deleted? That thread was totally keeping me sane through this house move :rotfl: I neeeeed it back :rotfl: Sarah EDIT - new thread opened here -…
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Land Registry questions
Hi everyone The Land Registry is here on our Forum to help answer its customers' questions. If you have a question pop it on here and it will do its best to help. Related on MSE: 50+ House Buying Tips Free First Time Buyers' Mortgage Booklet 2018 Remortgage Guide 2018 Ultimate Mortgage Calculator
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Buying a second Home and Stamp Duty
Hello Need help on stamp duty, got a complicated situation and trying to figure out if I need to pay the extra 3% stamp duty charge, its getting very confusing My Situation:* Currently own a property with my Ex Parter(almost divorced), Mortgage in both our names and she Live in property * I currenty live in a differently…
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Buying the Freehold
Hi, We own a leasehold house with a yearly ground rent of £4.50. The Freeholder has recently written to us asking if we would like to purchase the Freehold. The "all-in" cost for this including the legal fees is £450. Is this good value for money? The lease has 900+ years left on it but I'm wondering if it's worth doing if…
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Landlord wants a Insurance Inspection
I have had many general inspections, but the estate agents today advised that we are having a Insurance Inspection. Never had one of these before, this isn't any signs of the landlord wanting to sell the property is it?
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Estimating cellar conversion costs
I'm looking at a house for sale that has a cellar that opens out onto the garden (the ground level at the back is a good bit lower than the front door). It looks dry (though I'm not a surveyor...) and has lights, but doesn't have finished floors, ceilings etc. and would want the floor levelling out and taking down a little…
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Notice to quite (Scotland)
I've been renting a flat in Scotland since 2009. I've now received a Notice to Quit from my landlord; they've offered me a new 12 month lease if I'd like to stay (and said my tenancy is due for renewal). I'll be looking to buy in the near-ish future, but haven't been in any rush - rent is under £400/month here, I like the…
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Adverse credit score of Management Company
Hello all. Very briefly. I'm near exchange and found out that the property management company has an extremely poor credit score and three CCJs against them. Should I worry or is it common with them greedy businesses? What if the management changes and the new one introduces new ridiculous service charges?
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Living In A Shed - Is It Legal?
Not sure this is the write area of the forum but couldn't find anywhere else. My neighbour has a small brick shed at the bottom of their garden and it has become apparent that it has been converted into a bedroom with someone living in it. From what we've see it has had a sink, toilet, bed and TV aerial put in there but it…
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Notice period required...advice needed please
Dear all, My current AST has a break clause inserted. I asked my letting agent to make it a 6 month break clause. The AST started on April 4th 2017 and it expires 3rd April 2018. However, on reviewing the document today, I was confused by the following clause relating to the break: "(12.7) The Landlord may serve not less…
