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Leasehold Management Company Gone Into Liquidation
Hello, We are in the process of buying a house and the leasehold management company has gone into liquidation a few months ago. Our solicitor is chasing the liquidators solicitor with enquiries but has yet received a response and its been dragging on for like 8 weeks now, the lender is unwilling to release the funds until…
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Letting Agent's lying about Council Tax Band
Hi all, I moved into a property last year which was advertised by the letting agency as Band C when it was actually Band D - an increase of c£200 annually. Before signing the contract, I double checked the banding by email and also whilst in their office. After moving in, the council tax bill came and stated Band D.…
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Buying a House with potential Boundary Issue
Hi, We are in the process of buying a house, and have uncovered a potential boundary issue through comparing old google maps images to new ones. The previous sellers (not the ones we are currently buying off) added an extension in 2013 (ish) and it looks like the fence has been moved out a little bit to accommodate side…
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Joint tenants or tenants in common?
Me and my partner are currently in the process of purchasing our first house. We have 2 children, one of which is from my previous relationship and have been together for 7 years. We have been asked if we want to own the property as joint tenants or tenants in common. Our deposit is being gifted by his mum which is HIS…
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RFR Notice 3a question
We have recently purchased the leasehold of a maisonette flat which included freehold of the building (2 flats) and the building is classified as maisonette. Seller was a long term resident landlord but believe masionettes are 'purpose built' so they were not exempt We are trying to figure out if we need to serve Section…
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Buyer wants me to carry out work after Homebuyers report?
Evening all, lost seller looking for some direction FTB buying our house had a Homebuyers survey carried out on our property this week. Had 6 points rated at condition rating 3 and she has now gone to EA in a panic! I have been emailed a copy of the report, points are as follows: Electrics - consumer board is old (along…
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Ground Rent
Hello! I am owner of a leasehold flat, in a block of flats. The building has cladding on its facade. The landlord has not performed the Fire Risk Assessment Type 2 (FRA), and as a result we are concerned whether its fire safe or not. Plus, without the FRA report, a lot of flat owners are unable to remortgage, thereby…
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Questions from buyers Solictors
Hey guys Just had an email with a few enquiries from the buyers Solictors and if I’m honest I haven’t got a clue what half of them mean. Would any one be able to shed any light on these before I ring them in the morning We note that the Title provides rights in favour of the property. Have these rights ever been exercised…
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LTA 1985 Section 3 - Notice of assignment landlord interest
Apologies I have searched the forum but yet to find a clear answer on the below..whether it be email correspondence in writing enough or it has to be a formal template of sorts.. LTA 1985 Section 3 states there is a duty to inform the tenant of assignment of landlord's interest We contacted via email (and received return…
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When Part Exchanging with Charles Church what do you need?
Hi there Has anybody every part exchanged a house with Charles Church? I’m enquiring about it and just wondering if we go ahead with it what do we need to give them? I currently don’t have my gas and electricity safety certificates. Do I need a physical copy of the house deeds? As far as I’m aware we weren’t given any and…
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Green deal
Hi, Has anyone had solar panels installed? Have offered on a property that has a green deal for solar panels, vendor said they will come to an agreement to pay off and are looking for me to contribute towards this, possibly £1500. They have not had any payment for the energy generate, can anyone give me advice as I’m…
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Does this seem ok for a quote from the EA?
Daughter is bying a seven year old flat and is a first time buyer, do these figures from the EA look about right for the value of the property? Thanks, any questions and I'll try to find out. https://imgur.com/a/E8Hp13R
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Planning permission refused - is it worth appealing?
I recently applied to my local council for planning permission to run a business from home and have been refused on one thing. I want to appeal this decision but would like to hear from anyone that has experience of this sort of thing as to whether my appeal is likely to be accepted. My work involves just talking to…
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Is my freehold house leasehold?
I moved into a leasehold property in 2017 and promptly bought the freehold. I received an official copy of the register of title as part of this. On recently checking the Land Registry, 2 parts came back from the search, 1 freehold and 1 leasehold. I have not opened them up as this costs money, but am wondering why a…
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Charged an illegal referencing fee?
I've recently applied to let a private flat at the estate agents, however, they charged me a referencing fee of £195. I was unaware that additional fees were illegal after 1st June, so I paid the fees and went on my way. My question is this, if I write the estate agents for a refund as per the TFA guidance document on the…
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Buying a house without a garage conversion
I'm in the process of buying a house that has both a roof and a garage conversion into living space. We've just had our Homebuyers report back and the surveyor notes there are no documents confirming the conversions have been done to building regulations. Speaking with the agents I've found out that the roof conversion has…
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House on Rightmove. How Bad is it Really?
Hi I am new to the forum, hope this kind of thing is acceptable seen a house online which is quite a drive away, can anyone give me advice on just how bad this place is likely to be inside? am i wasting my time I called the estate agent they told me it has had a leak thats all she told me, its not a repossession. Im not…
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Cash Only Estate Agents?
My parents passed away over the last 2 years and I am not having much joy selling their property. It is not mortgageable as it is under a licence (see page 3 of brochure). So we are looking for cash buyers only. Is there an estate agent that deals with cash only properties? Its a gorgeous property that i feel is…
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Purlin roof strut exposed
Hi all I’m buying a house and the third bedroom wall has been knocked back to create more space. The roof slants down and the vendor says there is a purlin roof support across it with a roof strut supporting it which goes from the floor to the beam. I’m a bit concerned about my little boy sleeping in this room now - can…
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Lease extension showing on Land Registry
Hi all My lease extension completed on 10th September. My solicitor completed the Land Registry application a couple of days later. How long does it usually take to appear on the Land Registry records? I am selling my flat and the buyer is getting jittery as it's not showing on there, despite us sending her solicitor all…
