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Landlord refusing to repay deposit, no value given to dilapidation after nearly 3 weeks
Morning all, A group of 5 professionals moved out of our rented accommodation on the 17th of March. We had a professional check out inventory on the day, billed to us by our landlord's agent. The report in effect stated that the condition of the property was "as check-in report", with the exception of cleanliness and one…
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Selling house to a friend
My friend wants to buy our house. We hadn't got round to signing up with an estate agent. Is there anything I should be aware of?
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Buying Grandads House - First Time Buyer advice needed
Apologies if these are commonly asked questions... My wifes Grandad is currently 95 and living with other family members. As a result his house has been vacant for a good 18 months at this point, and the family are finally looking at the potential of moving it on, with no real urgency as money isn't really a problem for…
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Conveyancing error, neighbour nightmare
We purchased a house 10 years ago; the conveyancing documents within our solicitor's contract report are dated 1971 with the deeds, title plan with outline of the boundary. On completion, we were also given original documents (these could have been a gift from the previous owner, I do not remember exactly) which includes…
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Seller requesting use of approved lenders
My daughter and her partner have saved enough for a deposit, and obtained an AIP. They have found a house they love which is empty and therefore no chain either end. Their offer was accepted, but they were then told that the seller would only go ahead if they had a mortgage with one of their 'approved' lenders! My…
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please help me decide what to offer
1930s, obviously probate or care home payments sale, like all of them on that road. 3 bed house, very large garden, all needs refurb including garden, insulating re-wiring etc. Selling for 395k, last property sold nearby july 2017 was for 350k, both similar condition last was a bungalow with an equally large garden. I am…
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New Build Stock plot - what should we offer?
We've made our decision
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Like look of a leasehold property but..
If I view the property which I like the look of which is leasehold can I offer if can sort out buying as freehold? Does this have to be sorted after purchasing as leasehold any info appreciated or can it be done while purchasing. I havnt enquired about property yet just looking online. Or should I run a mile from leasehold…
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Solicitors Mistake
Good evening I am after some guidance. Firstly I apologise if this is in the wrong section. We brought a leasehold flat 10 years ago. This year when trying to get a mortgage it was picked up there was only 68 years on the leasehold and not the 72 years we thought as stated in our paperwork from the solicitor we used. At…
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Buyer wants a reduction in asking price due to LTT
Hi all! Advice gratefully received! Had a call from our estate agents today...our buyer has just found out their being hit with LTT and wants us to reduce our selling price. From what I know they own a commercial property with a flat over the top. They state they get no extra income from this (obviously we don’t know all…
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Put offer on house but confused?
Put an offer on a house just before Easter, estate agent said they had let seller know and they were going to have a think about it and the EA would get back to me on Wed (today). Hadn’t heard anything by just before closing so rang to see. Was told seller still hadn’t decided yet? What does this mean? It’s been 6 days so…
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Mrs Val Jones
I live in a leasehold retirement property top floor. I have just been advised that I can no longer use the loft and it is going to be sealed off. There is nothing in my lease about the loft what are my rights.
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HELP!! Septic Tank Issues New Build
Septic tank help needed!!! We have recently moved into a new build, private development with no mains drainage. No NHBC warranty but it's covered under the architect. The ground in our garden around the septic tank had moved in some areas (quite a lot) and after further inspection and lifting the lid, we can now see that…
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Problem with new build
I'll keep it as short as I can. My new house is now 20 months old. Horrible dead patches of grass started appearing at front of house. I re-seeded. Dead patches came back worse. I dug out the worst patch and was full of builders rubble and waste. Complained to builder but they said as it hadn't been reported in the first…
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What to do with Half a Mil? Advice needed
Okay, so before I begin, I do apologise for the 'boasty' sound of the thread title - I don't have half a million in the bank (although it is relevant - see below) ... however I am keen to get as much opinion/advice as possible (and you're reading this - which means the title partially worked!) I'll try to keep this as…
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Help needed after a viewing!
Hello, I’ve just been to view a property with my partner and from the pictures looked lovely. Downstairs had no problems and had been decorated to a nice standard. However upstairs we found there was a lot of mould in the bathroom and 3 other bedrooms, 1 of the bedrooms being minimal. There was a mixture of black mould and…
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Land Registry and writing a will
I wasn't sure if this should have been in the Deaths and Probate section but as we are still upright and sniffing the air, I'm asking here. I married for the second time in January this year and we both wrote wills. My husband cleared the mortgage soon after the wedding and we have just completed, signed and witnessed the…
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Selling - lowering price
My flat went on the market at the end of January. So it's just over 2 months, quite early on I lowered the asking price by £20,000. The EA is suggesting that I might want to lower with another £30,000 which would bring the price to £200,000. I am getting viewers but not that many/enough. The service charges are a bit high…
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exchange, mortgage funds release and completion help!
Hello Wondered if someone could help me or pass on any past knowledge We are due to move house Friday. There are 3 of us in a chain, first time buyers buying our house, we’re buying another house who are then buying a new build. We were supposed to exchange contracts today but there has been delay with the top of the…
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CGT on sale of property
Hopefully someone can shed light! My uncle bought a property but put it exclusively in my name.He would now like to sell .He is a non uk resident. Who is liable for the CGT ,him or I ?
