-
Buying a flat under 18m with Timber Cladding
Hello everyone, I am at the tail end of buying my first flat and I have recently learned of a cladding issue. (Timber Cladding on balconies and the rear side of building.) I’ve been advised by the management company that the works are under way and that they are following ‘Path 4’ of EWS1 form. It actually turns out my…
-
Building Control Contravention on a house
Hi all, We saw a house we really liked, went to the council building control website and saw this: Building control contravention: unauthorised works extensions and Chimney breast removal. The house is built in 30's and the previous owner did some extension works ( based on planning permissions it is done in 1992). Not…
-
Renovations/reconfigurations. How much do you keep future resale in mind? (Long-term)
Hi folks, We're slowly renovating our 'liveable wreck' and are at the point of the larger, more permanent changes - jigging rooms, adding bathroom(s) etc. We've not finalised plans for everything yet, as we are working in stages according to our budget. We will be here for the next 10/15 years, so the changes are for our…
-
Would house I’m buying lose value if convert downstairs bedroom to utility
We are in the process of buying a 1930s detached house with a rear extension. We want to convert what is currently a downstairs office/bedroom into a utility with toilet and shower. In brief - will this reduce the value of house and are there any stumbling blocks we might encounter? Background info on house: 1930s detached…
-
Estate Agent wants copy of Survey
We are FTB in the process of buying a 1930s detached house with extension. We had through the results of our Homebuyers Report last week and it has uncovered several serious issues. The majority of survey was marked as 3-serious with the rest 2 and only a couple of 1 ratings. The biggest issues are: penetrating and rising…
-
How does SDLT Multiple Dwelling Relief change after end June for house purchase with annexe
Regarding Multiple Dwelling Relief on annexes I wondered if there are views / expertise out there on how the end of the stamp duty holiday affects things.We've been told (and my notes / queries in capitals): From 1 July more of the consideration would be taxed at the rate of 5%. HOW DOES THIS WORK? On a price of £699,000…
-
FTB: Last minute finding out about roof replacement, negotiate?
I am a FTB in the process of purchasing a flat. This has been going on for four months even though there is no chain. Currently in temporary accommodation and desperate to get out. Supposed to be exchanging and completing by the end of this month (which seems unlikely). A few days ago I got a pack of paperwork from the…
-
When tenant should sign tenancy agreement when the property available date is not yet known?
My father has a property to rent but it's not yet available for the tenant. He's not exactly sure when it'll be ready, but it'll be in the next month or two. Exact date will be known nearer the time. I'm helping him find a tenant and I've been using OpenRent for this. If I find a suitable tenant who is okay with the…
-
Agreeing a completion date.
Hi All, Just wanted some friendly advise really. Myself and my partner are very close to exchanging and completing on a house. We first had a proposed completion date of the 11th of this month, however, this got pushed back to the 18th at the insistence of another party in the chain. It is now the 14th and our solicitor…
-
Instructing before survey....too risky?
So I've read a few threads on here where people have instructed solicitor before their survery/valuation. I understand this is risky and could lose money....but my solicitors are currently taking up to 5 months :( I'm really keen to get going as in renting and my house is in (quite literally) a state of disrepair (had a…
-
Land Registry - Possible land owner conflict
Good morning all I am hoping the Land_Registry user on the forum could possibly help me make sense of plans at the rear of my property. Or any other experts in the field for that matter. Very short backstory - A large housing company built a new estate on what used to be fields directly behind our property. This was…
-
Would be grateful for your thoughts on level 2 versus level 3 survey
Hello all, Would be grateful for your thoughts on the following (scroll to the end for a tldr for those of you who prefer a very concise query!): I'm a FTB who has had an offer accepted on a 1950s semi. The house was bought as a new-build by the vendor and overall seems well-loved and cared for. There's clear evidence of…
-
First floor conservatory
So we are looking at this house https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/105597209#/ I already asked about no windows in the bathroom, I’ve checked the planning for what they are calling a bedroom at the back. when planning was given it was for a first floor conservatory, is it right that they can advertise this as a…
-
Second viewing - 2 vertical cracks seen both cracks run through brickwork-2002
We are in the process of instructing a survey on the home we are purchasing, we've been for a second viewing and noticed 2 vertical cracks to the front and back of the property - these cracks go through the brickwork.These cracks are a couple of Ml thick underneath the upstairs windows, the house is a mid terrace. The…
-
Outstanding issues on a new build when it is sold on etc,
Hi, We are in the process of buying a recent new build property (2018) after our offer was accepted. The property currently has tenants. We are now aware via social media that properties on the same estate (and the property we are buying due to comments from tenants) are having issues with dangerous electrics, squeaky…
-
Releasing Funds
My solicitor has confirmed a completion date of 21st June but they are waiting on one signed document from me that they forgot to send out previously (help to buy ISA declaration) I have signed it and put it in the post today so they should receive it by Tuesday at which point they will request the funds from my lender…
-
Housing Association tenancy
Looking for any advice. Lived in our former council house all my life. I have been my mums career for last ten years and am now 58. Mum got dementia and is now going into care. Housing association say I can’t inherit tenancy. After four weeks I will be given notice to quit. This will be two months notice . I am on…
-
How to put questions to vendors
DD is in the process of buying a house (ftb). She has some questions she wants to put to the vendors re most recent boiler servicing etc. Does she do this directly with the agent, via her solicitor or another way?? Vendors don't live in the property so can't ask them directly. It's years since we last bought a house, as…
-
No window in bathroom
Looking at this house, but there’s no window in the bathroom… would this put you off ? https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/105597209#/
-
Am I responsible for incorrect claims made by my EA
Hi all, I’m having viewings done on my house by the EA at present, I’m not present when the EA does the viewings but from brief bits of conversation I’ve overheard as I go out the door, or things my neighbour has told me, the EA seems to be inventing things as they go along, for example saying that the house was once part…
