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End of tenancy handing keys back advice
Today I’m due to hand my keys back to landlord of the property I’ve been in for 5 years. She has been very harassing towards me since I told her we were moving out and constantly on my back. I would love too be able too post the keys through her personal door instead of arranging too meet but unsure if it is legal to do so…
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Should we get a lease that covers maintenance or will that put renters off?
My wife rents a brand new house and over the last three years she's had to maintain it and anticipating new carpets and decorating in the next year or so. Should we get a lease that covers maintenance or will that put renters off?
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Do you need a TP1 transfer of ownership document showing the conditions of covenants?
Do you need a TP1 transfer of ownership document showing the conditions of covenants? Still not received one from our solicitor fit our new house
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Double Estate Agent Commission
Hi all, I had my property listed with Estate Agent A. They introduced a buyer, but post-COVID their mortgage offer changed subsequently they could not afford my property. So I cancelled my contract with this agent and moved to Estate Agent B. Since listing it with Agent B, Agent A has been in touch stating that the old…
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Insurance of landlord possessions left at property (not accessed by tenants)
Hello, I am am just about to rent my property and plan to leave some personal possessions locked in the loft/garage.It appears that some landlord insurance policies do not cover this scenario.Can anybody advise what insurance I would need for this? Any help gratefully received. Many thanks Julian
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Taking on a major renovation project & living in it
Looking for some opinions from anyone who has done something similar!! I am looking at taking on a major renovation project and living in the house whilst the renovations take place. The house is approx 300 sq/mtrs in size, and has potential to convert the basement and loft also, to take it from 3 floors to 5 floors. The…
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Not told of VAT on land purchase
Hi, I'm buying a tiny piece of land, just 3/4 acres. On the estate agent details there was no mention of VAT on sale, mining rights to be excluded from sale, and that it is under Farm payment scheme and greening scheme so I can't do anything with the land until Jan 1st 2021. None of these things were mentioned verbally and…
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Do I have a restrictive covenant on my new build house?
Hi been trying to find out if I can do a small extension outside my house and have found my land registry form to search for if I have any covenants. it states there is restrictive covenants but doesn’t list anything ?
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Am I able to do extension on my new build home
Hi I’m planing a small extentisom to bring out my living room bigger I’ve bought the house last year and it’s a new build house out of 6 others that we’re built. It doesn’t effect any of the other houses as it’s only going to come out 3m and doesn’t block and views or sunlight to the other plots i know I do not need…
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correct notice and procedure for ending an assured shorthold tenancy
HiI've done some research but I don't feel 100% sure so I would like to get some advice on a few things on how to end a periodic assured shorthold tenancy (AST) as per current rules and regulations. The tenant has up until recently been subject to a fixed-term AST which has been been renewed every year, but is now on a…
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Renting question
Please excuse my ignorance I have asked my letting agents this question but I don't seem to get much in the way of a logical answer. My tenancy agreement states the following 2. The Tenancy shall be from and including the 04/09/2020 (‘the Commencement Date’) to and including the 03/03/2021 3. The Tenant shall pay to the…
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Estate Agent Says No Interest In 2 Months Since We Accepted Offer
Hi, Accepted an offer on our property a couple of months ago which was for sale - only on the market a couple of weeks. Recently asked the estate agent if they have had any calls since and therefore a list of interested potential alternative buyers - they say NO! For weeks it didn't even say 'SOLD' on the board.. I got a…
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First Time Buyer - OIEO
Hi everyone, Myself and my husband are first time buyers. We are due to go for a 2nd viewing on a house that we really like and are seriously considering putting in an offer. It's a big terraced 3 bedroom house on the market at OIEO £375k. There are a couple of other properties in that area up for sale, both 3 bedroom but…
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Using 'Every Penny' for a Deposit - Bad Idea?
Just wondering how many people have bought a property but had only enough savings left over for necessary repairs/alterations? I've only just realised that I've not accounted for a 6-month emergency fund – although probably not an issue as I've been looking for years but not found anything suitable, so probability would…
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Landlord wants rent increase of £25-£40/m, on an annual tenancy HELP! Is that wise during this time?
Landlord just wants to bump up the rent so she can get 'more' ££ per month, It is an annual tenancy, which renews/gets signed by tenant /landlord every year. The Landlord suggesting a rent increase of £25-£40 on an 'annual' Renewal tenancy, I don't want to increase as we are during a pandemic / covid 19 I know I can say…
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How best to switch from prepayment electricity meter to credit meter
Trying to help my son who moved into a rental property a few months ago, which is electric only, Economy 7 and has night storage heaters. The landlord is OK for the meter to be changed. The meter is a ACE9000 KBD, which I've checked and is a dedicated prepayment meter. The provider is Spark Energy and the plan is Move in…
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Landlords/Letting Agents - What would you do if your tenants moved in more people? Update
My neighbours started as a couple around 3 years ago before another male moved in, which was fine but there are now a total of 4 adults and 3-4 children living in the property on a permanent basis and I don't think the landlords or letting agents (if they manage it) know about it. It is a 1.5 bedroom house with a small…
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First time thinking of buying. Overwhelming. :|
I am on my own, with a 10k deposit. 28k pa. <35 age I don't know where to start or how to settle down. I don't even earn the median income of my own area in London an dI don't think it's going up in the next couple of years. Feel like a fish out of water in London on my own. Should I be concerned about schools and median…
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Private purchase scotland
Hi I am interested in buying a flat privately from a friend. We have settled on a price pending survey. Their will be no mortgage involved , There has been no home report carried out, I am now reading that there must be one even if it is a private sale. Any advice greately received. Thanks
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Mortgage rate for FTB
Got my MIP - 2.55% on a mortgage of £178500. 25% deposit. Interested to hear how others have got on?
