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Leasehold house sale dragging on
My spouse began the sale of her leasehold house to a close family member in November but we still don't have a date for completion/exchange of contracts even though the buyer's mortgage offer expires at the end of the month. Both sets of solicitors seem to be at loggerheads over what is required or even whether to do the…
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Rent Arrears
I have an HMO house with 5 tenants. 3 are paying rent and two at present can't. How long can they stay before i give them notice and also how will i know when they will receive money from the Government. I am not desperate, as they are good tenants, but, say come July, they could just leave, rather than paying arrears…
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Uni housemates refusing to pay bills as they are living at home during covid-19 lockdown
Hi All, I currently live in a uni house with 3 other people, I am the lead tenant and all of us are listed as tenants on the tenancy agreement. 2 of my housemates have gone home during the lockdown and are likely to stay home even though our tenancy agreement ends in September. The 2 housemates that are not currently…
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Reducing an already agreed price
Myself and my wife are currently in the process of upgrading to a bigger home we have agreed to sell ours for 274k and buy a bigger home for 330k. Our buyers are still happy paying the 274k for ours. Would it be morally wrong to try renegotiate the price down on the purchase. This is going to be our forever home so price…
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Council house and moving in date
Hello I'm new here and this is my first post. I've just been offered a council house and I'm awaiting a viewing not sure when that will be but I have intentions to take it on from the outside view it does look like it needs basic decorating and new carpets etc. I work as well as my partner so only really have the weekend…
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Are closing dates still being set?
We are currently on the market here in Scotland. One of the properties we have on our shortlist might be going to a closing date we heard today. Is anyone aware of other properties going to closing dates just now during the lockdown?
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Equity Release on Cash paid property
Hi, I just wanted to ask on behalf of family, if a property was purchased in cash in full, are we able to refinance this at the current value to release equity from the property? Any equity release is this taxable of exempt? Regards
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DIY / Alterations in Council Flat. Advice
Ive moved into a council flat. The previous tenant was living in a state of severe self neglect (council told me this). The flat was fully gutted and refurbished before I moved in, so it’s in great condition. Except the (enclosed conservatory type) balcony which is in a literally horrific state....holes in the walls and…
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Insurance for an unoccupied house
We are looking to complete on a vacant house in the next couple of weeks, the house needs loads of work so we won’t be moving in for a good 4-5 months. Can anyone recommend a company that will offer home insurance for a vacant property?
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House Inspection during Covid 19 lockdown
I received an email from my letting agency this morning informing me that a property inspection was due, after emailing them back to clarify the situation, I was reassured that it was an automated email and they were not conducting visits at this time but ! My friend argued that they are well within their rights to conduct…
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Buying House w/ Girlfriend who has Help To Buy Isa (I have LISA)
Hi all, just a quick question which I haven't been able to find the answer too. Myself and my girlfriend are looking to purchase a house in the future. My girlfriend has a Help To Buy ISA, however I do not have one myself. I've been looking into LISA accounts and will more than likely open one of these accounts in the…
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Land supposed to be in my deeds
There is land next to my house which we park our cars on. The pub next door told me that the piece of land was sold to a previous owner of the property and should be in my deeds but it isn't. I have chased the previous owner and the documentation had been passed to another owner who had lost the documents. I spoke to my…
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Sorry - removed post
Sorry! Have removed post.
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query closed
Hi, query now closed thank you!
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leasehold - added stud wall to create a cupboard
thread closed - thank you!
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Can you view a vacant house during lock down?
I know you can move into a vacant house during lock down but what about viewing one? I’m assuming the answer is no as it isn’t essential if you are in safe accommodation (which I am). Also the estate agent would have to let you in and keep an eye on you even if you social distance.
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Phone call from Lettings agents
Just had a call from the lettings agent which manages our property. It seems they are ringing all the tenants on their books to check they're OK and to offer any help if needed. On the face of it, a kind gesture but I'm also suspicious there's an ulterior motive! Any thoughts?
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[Australia Question] - Tracking Landlord Down!
Hi all, Does anyone know if there is a 192.com equivalent for Australia, where i could find/search purchase individual voter information? i'm trying to track down my landlord that lives in Australia that is refusing to give his contact information. I need an address and telephone number, i'm hoping that there is something…
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House purchase - Bad Survey Results?
Hi everyone, We are in the process of purchasing a 1930s house in the South East, however since the process started, we have gathered new information on the house which makes us wonder whether we aren't overpaying. Apart from the COVID-19 situation which is a whole other can of worms, we now know: 1) The owners have…
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Should I buy the house?
On the 1st April, We were supposed to be moving into our first home. Due to the lockdown, we decided to change the date. Now, we are extremely concerned about a housing crash. The house is vacant so according to government guidance we can still move. The vendor has dropped £10,000 off the price (£235,000 to £225,000) but…
