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URGENT selling with restrictions on property
I urgently need some help quickly. We are selling my partners mums house as probate sale, we’ve part ex’d His flat and purchasing a new build. We exchanged contracts on all chains yesterday. Today we’ve found out there is a Land Registry restriction on the property . There is no debt or creditor issue and no money is owed.…
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Transfer ownership of property to my ex
Hi, Myself and my partner are separating and own theee properties. One is a flat that we both live in and we own two houses which we rent out. Instead of selling the properties I wondered if it is possible to transfer the ownership of the flat to my partner so he can continue to live in it and he transfer the ownership of…
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Items removed on fixtures and fittings forms
Just a quick one and as you may see from other thread things didn't go well moving day !! Got to new house and expected to see a wall full of fitted wardrobes and drawers but it had all gone.checked the F & F and it states it is included in the sale I emailed my solicitor earlier but she may have gone home by the time I…
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Fixed term rental contract default
I rent out a flat ai own. In October 2017 a couple signed a rental agreement to take occupancy of it on 7/1/19. The letting agent tried to contact them to ask for the deposit prior to moving in, they did not reply. On 3/1/19 he received an email stating they would not be moving in as they had been made redundant before…
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Removal Company damage to significant items
Hope it's OK to post here, long story . Had a look at a few removal firms and emailed them One company suggested a survey first which sounded to me they knew what they were doing... read a few reviews and all in all very good. We explained as we were moving quite a large house some distance and livestock , we needed the…
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Sorting out internet in non new-build flat
I'm purchasing a non new-build flat, and I am trying to sort out internet so I can get it setup on the day I move in (or the day after). Essentially I'm trying to avoid moving in, ordering internet then and having a 2 week or so period without any internet whilst Im living in my new place. Im going with Plusnet, and they…
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someone is paying home insurance for my flat!!
I opened a letter addressed to my flat (didn't really check the name as I am the only person who live here) and as it turns out someone has been paying home insurance for my flat. I am rather puzzled by what is happening. The letter is a home insurance renewal document/ form from Legal & General. Address to Mr & Miss X, as…
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Offer declined yesterday, house price reduced today
We made a final offer of £463,500 on a house listed as guide price £475,000-£500,000, which was declined. The estate agent (Purple Bricks) said the vendor would not accept less than £470,00 and if we can't meet that, we should just leave things. I thought it strange that the estate agent didn't try to negotiate with us to…
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Cohabitation agreement Scotland - cost?
Short version: I've been quoted around £900 to get a cohabitation agreement drawn up. Does anyone know if this is usual in Scotland (I've had 2 quotes from Dundee firms) or are there any more affordable companies? I think I would need to use a solicitor. Longer version: I'm buying a house in my name (with my savings as…
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Accepted offer over bidding
So..our accepted offer has somehow been overbid!!!! How does that even happen? the last thing I wanted or need in my life was a bidding war. Owner accepted ,but EA has some 'sneaky' offer that just happens to trump ours.. My euphoria crushed... I don't have a good feeling about this... :(
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Any obvious problems with our listing?
I realise I am opening myself to various forms of verbal abuse :) But it would be useful if there are any glaring issues with our listing that has just gone live. Not particularly looking for feedback on price, more on pictures and write up. We have gone with a slightly lower than the average price from the 5 agents we had…
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What Survey for a House with known sulphate attack?
Hi everyone, I had an offer accepted yesterday on my first house which also has a known sulphate attack to the ground concrete floors, the price was dropped to more than cover the costs of the repair work. This attack was discovered 9 months ago by the surveyor of a previous buyer who subsequently dropped out due to…
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" Long Term Tenancy "
Hi everyone Typically, how long is a long term tenancy ? Thanks :j
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Leaseholder Service Charge re Electricity
HI Does anyone know if there are legal restrictions on freeholders charging extra on electricity costs? The freeholder of my building pays for the cost of communal electricity to the building (contains 3 flats) which basically is supply to 3 lightbulbs and a fire alarm system. The freeholder has sent me an estimate of…
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Solicitor completion fee payment
Hi, please could someone explain simply my problem. Bank scammed (a different prob) of which was monies for my completion. I was upfront with solicitor as exchange/completion is taking its time (council) I wanted to have a ball park figure of what I would need to pay, so that if my funds didn't come back in time I could…
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Title deed - land enquiry
Good afternoon. Apologies, if this has been posted in the wrong section. I have had great help in the past from the forum. I always come back to browse on and off. I have a matter relating to Title Deeds, which I would like advice and help with. I am interested in purchasing a plot of land which sits on the end of a row of…
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Repaying 'gift' from Mum and Dad
Suppose my parents were to gift me some money for a deposit, then around five years later I were to gift them the same money back, would there be tax implications? What if the amount I gifted back were higher than originally gifted to me? I presume the taxman would need an explanation in either instance but would anything…
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Advice please on transferring property by gift and remaining in occupation
Hi, I'm attempting to complete land registry form TR1 as my mother wishes to transfer her home to me as a gift, and remain in the home until her death. I believe this is called a life interest. Can anyone supply me with the standard clause for this to input in the form under Additional Provision? The form is quite straight…
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(Inherited money)want to buy a house-very poor credit
Hi, I am married with 3 children have recently inherited £100,000 from my grandma.I am currently private renting but really want to buy my own house but unfortunately have very poor credit to be able to get a mortgage. I am Ideally wanting to put about £60,000 of it towards a house ,however really don't know what my…
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How to get into good habits?
Afternoon all, I hope this is the right place to ask this. My boyfriend and I rent a house together, our first place together. One thing we struggle with is house work. We do little bits, we really struggle to get into a good routine and system. The house often ends up messy. He was a student and I think a lot of bad…
