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Will Most Agencies Accept 6-Months Rent Upfront Instead of Needing A Guarantor If Not Working?
Just a quick question long story short.. I need to move ASAP, bad neighbours etc but need a guarantor for this place I like.. but was wondering if I can just pay the 6-months rent in advance for a 6-month tenancy instead of getting a guarantor? (then after they see I'm a good tenant after 6-months let me pay each month) as…
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How to make a best offer
Hi, Today I had a viewing on a property and I really liked it and it looked perfect for my family too. This property came on the market yesterday at £325k and when I called the EA to book a viewing I was told that this property was recently under offer at £340k but the buyer didn't have enough funds so they had to…
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Freeholder not responding
I’m currently trying to buy a flat, and simultaneously sell my existing home. The chain is in imminent danger of collapse because the flat freeholder has not responded to requests from my solicitor to produce a certificate of compliance, and apparently I cannot exchange and complete the purchase without this. Can anyone…
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Survey needed for New build purchase?
Hello, I'm looking into buying a new build on a shared ownership basis. Would it be necessary/useful to have my own chartered survey done on the property - or should I rightfully assume that the developer will have carried out all of the necessary surveys on the land prior to build and that the build is good quality? So…
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Reasonable conveyancing fees?
Hello - I'm hoping for some advice.. I'm looking into purchasing a shared ownership property - around £100,000 will be my part, made up of deposit and mortgage. I'm looking around at solicitors for conveyancing and the fees seem huge - what is the expected amount to pay for a conveyancing fees? Purchase only, first time…
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Good area in London?
Hello I am looking for an area with nice cafes, shops, restaurants that it's commutable from Canary Wharf. Can you suggest me please in zone 1-3? Not too expensive though. Thanks
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Can I snag after completion?
Particulars state the property will be fully snagged and de-snagged by the developer prior to handover, with no opportunity for me to snag my new home. It also states there is a 1 year defects liability period. Can I assume that defects is another way of saying snags and that I can indeed get a snagging company inspection…
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Can a letting agent be our 'Landlord'
Hi London area but this would apply across the country. The contract we have signed with the letting agent names them as the 'Landlord' on the contract, and the Superior Landlord (owner of the property). Is this allowed? what difference does this make? They are trying to charge extortionate renewal fees for another term…
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stamp duty if selling property
I am selling my flat soon but wonder what happens if I see something I want to buy before I sell the flat. Do I pay second home stamp duty (double ) or, since I am selling, I would pay normal stamp duty ? Ultimately I will only own one property but not sure how I can get that reflected in stamp duty in this scenario. Thanks
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Threatening letter from council
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Freehold on completion - solicitor processing as a leasehold?
Hi all, Me and my partner are buying a freehold on completion property. The current owners are buying the freehold of the property through completion and getting the funds for the freehold purchase from the sale of the house. My question is: should our solicitor process our conveyancing for the house as a leasehold or a…
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Break Clause- HELP PLEASE
I'm trying to leave my tenancy agreement. The agency has been dreadful in assisting with problems and I've had enough. After much digging about, I am concerned they are not a legitimate business. They have 3 company names, all very similar. The website for the agency that is attached to my contract is no longer on the…
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After exchange of contracts
Hello, We have exchanged contracts on a New build, and paid 10% deposit we have paid to have extras. and are doing the snagging next week as we were there having measurements done they were showing people around our house. We did not think this would happen. we bought it off plan and have chosen everything from scratch and…
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Can shed be taken down?
Hi All, Hoping for a little advice on this if anyone has any. Will be seeking some free legal advice next week also! Ok, so we moved into our first house last week after years of renting. We have a shared ownership house and we absolutely love it. Throughout the process we told the housing association we would be putting a…
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Estate agents For Sale signage rules Northern Ireland.
Hi all. Question regarding estate agents for sale sign placement here in Northern Ireland. At the entrance to our estate local estate agents have taken to erecting for sale signage relating to properties within the estate. At first they were constantly erecting them on my property which lead to me having to email them on a…
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Anyone got experience renting to foreign students?
I am trying to find ways of making some money, I have a spare room, but don’t fancy the idea of a permanent lodger bringing friends over etc as I’m ill , so I’m thinking of turning my utility room into a shower room and letting the room to students. I wouldn’t be able to provide a cooked dinner as my PA does mine, but I…
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Can a EA let to someone else before you move in?
I viewed a place around 6 weeks ago and paid £200 reference fee. I passed the checks and the agent said I was scheduled to move in on 23rd of November and the deposit and one month rent must be paid before then for the keys are to be handed over. I said ok and asked for the bank details. I also got a copy of the agreement…
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Can I sue developer for devaluing house?
My parents bought a new build house four years ago, which has not developed any problems. The four houses built opposite however have suffered from subsidence due to a huge earth bank behind them. The families were moved out of those four houses over two years ago and the houses are still standing empty. The developers…
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Balconys "designed" to drain one on to another
Hi, I am about to complete on a newbuild apartment next month. I bought it off plan earlier this year. While walking around the building I noticed that the balconies have no undertray or drainage and the is a space between the boards in the decking to allow one balcony to drain right on to the balcony below. I raised this…
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Next steps after offer accepted
I have an offer on a house being considered by the owners this weekend. I am in the fortunate position of being able to buy without a mortgage. I have received quotes from two local solicitors for conveyancing and am doing the same for a full structural survey. Whilst I've done some reading online, I have some questions…
