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Giving notice help what to do
Hi am new here I don't know where to ask. I am getting a new home commencing the 28th oct that's when I get the keys,but at the moment I'm private renting through openrent.co.uk. My openrent assured shorthold tenancy ends on the 7th november. I went through the tenancy agreement and it doesn't mention I have to give notice…
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Help please - what to set as limit at auction?
We would value the opinion of the experienced posters on our dilemma... We want to buy a studio flat in a specific complex due to location/safety/cost and there are 2 on the market. One is for sale by a traditional Estate Agent for £280000 (Rightmove property 73388560) and the other up for auction with a guide of £200000…
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FTB in London-New Build-What areas to look at?
Hi all, I am seeking a bit of advice and guidance where to buy a new build house in London as FTB. I will be buying with my partner and our combined annual income is £89k including bonuses. In terms of deposit, we will have around £35k saved by April 2020. We are thinking of buying a new build house or flat using the…
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Do I accept DSS??
I rent out houses, constantly get bombarded with this question, despite saying in the adverts that everybody is free to apply, there are no exclusions, pets are considered etcc I've had a few tennants in the past that have declared to me that they are "DSS" and they pay the rent directly to me every month, it comes from…
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Renting a one bed property for two adult women not allowed?
Hi, I've looked everywhere for help on this but can't find anything. I'm 37 and my mum is 61, we currently live in a tiny studio flat and would like to move to a two bed flat but they are too expensive. We thought we could share a one bed property which would give us more space than we have currently, but when I asked the…
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Asking questions about DSS
I desperately need to move out and I was wondering how I go about finding DSS rent accepted properties? Also will DSS cover my full rent if I move to London? How much do you get?
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Recommendations
I'm buying a property which is very much beyond my financial means to aquire
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Is it stupid to put an offer in on a house this week, with regards to BREXIT?.
Hello all, I'm just looking for a bit of advice. Currently FTB and looking at house that was listed on the market for £95000 last week. 3 bed semi detached with a drive, ex-council house on the very edge of a not so bad estate. It was bought for £89,950 in 2013. Zoopla currently values it at £106000. Someone viewed it…
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Help please - house sold to us with LPG tank that we cannot get filled!
We bought our first home back in May this year which has LPG for the hot water and heating. We are getting low on the LPG so have looked around for a supplier, as you do, only to find the tank does not meet regulations and no one will refill it. We have looked at mains gas connection and that will cost over £30k so is…
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Tale of woe
My daughter (first time buyer) agreed to purchase a property 3 months ago. Everything was proceeding, mortgage accepted, deposits paid, survey completed and they were just finalising a date to exchange contracts. This was imminent. Suddenly and without warning the seller states the property he was buying has fallen through…
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Lack Of Building Regulation On Internal Wall
Hello, I am looking for some advice. Me and my partner are first time buyers and are quite far down the line with the purchase process (Receiving final report the coming Monday) Today we were informed that one of the internal walls that was removed in the property 1+ yr ago was done so with no building regulation…
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Charge on Property
Hello. Don’t know if I’m on the right thread but couldn’t figure out which one to post on! Anyway, my query is regarding my property. I have a charge on my house in favour of my ex husband where I will give him a certain amount of money when I sell the house. The house and mortgage are in my name. This is a goodwill…
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New build problems - developer won't resolve
Hi all, I've signed up here in the hope for some advice from your expertise. This year I purchased a flat, a new build in a block of 6. We are all 1st time buyers, and since completion, 5 of us have had an issue with the shower - the same issue that it has been fitted poorly and the lever to turn on comes loose and water…
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Scotland: rent upfront to "secure the property"
A colleague of mine in Scotland viewed a property to let, and the agents demanded immediate payment of a month's rent upfront "to secure the property". Given that holding deposits are illegal in Scotland, would this be better viewed as* simply illegal, or * legitimately rent rather than a deposit, and therefore refundable…
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Was meant to exchange contracts today, runined by ever increasing chain :(
I needed to move quickly to be closer to my mum who has cancer and needs significant care, also my girlfriend's tenancy ends in 2 weeks and wants to move in with me . I sold my house in mid August at slightly below value, under the condition the potential buyer could purchase relatively quickly. He understood my situation…
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Developer/landlord has taken annual service charge and not appointed a management company
I have bought a new build flat from a developer depositing a £1,000 up front service charge upon completion. He was supposed to hand over the maintenance of the building to a management company and give them the £1,000 to start my account. After 18 months of living at the property, no management company has been appointed…
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Change of mind
I recently went to view a property and loved it instantly, very little wok needed, close to family and good links for commuting to work. When I got talking to the owners they informed me that they had part exchanged the house so it was not them selling but Persimmons, and they were hoping to move before Christmas. I went…
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Restriction on Title
Hello, I'm hoping someone can please advise me as I'm at the end of my tether. I'll try and keep it as brief as possible as it's quite long winded. I am in the process of selling a second property. I have been in negative equity for years and finally have some equity and need to sell to clear debts. I used to jointly own…
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Current agents refuse to give me a reference til I give the my notice. What should I do?
I am waiting for references to complete for a new place but the current agents have sent me an email saying the won't give me a reference til I give them notice. How is this allowed? That means if I give notice and I am not accepted at the other one I will have been strong armed into leaving. And so they are holding my…
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Landlord asking for access for a property survey
Hi all, I'm probably over analysing and worrying too much about this bit I thought I'd come on here to see. My landlord just emailed asking for access next week for a property survey. I'm not going to be here as I am out of town that day. I don't mind them coming on their own though I'd rather be here. I'm just a little…
