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Advice Needed – £643 Deposit Deductions (No Inventory, No Evidence Provided)
Hi everyone, I’ve just finished my tenancy in student accommodation, and my landlord has made seven deductions from my deposit totalling £643. Deductions: * £219 – Curtain replacement (new, not in original charges) * £109.99 – Kitchen sink repair (my share) * £50 – Wardrobe replacement * £205.17 – Utility overuse (Mar–Jul…
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What options do i have
I live in a detached bungalow in a cul-de-sac that i am trying to sell. The bungalow is nice, my cul-de-sac only has a few other properties with mostly retired people so its quiet. But i hate living in this area and am getting depressed here. Im lucky in that its owned outright with a value of around £225k. It could be…
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Hoping someone can clarify
We have been in our house since 2002, when we bought it had a canopy across the front that we believe was constructed in 1970s, a rear extension constructed in 1988 & a garage to the rear built well prior to 1999. the rear extension did cross the boundary line, had full planning permission & with the agreement of the then…
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2nd Charge on property - Creditor Liquidation/Debt sold to Azzurro
2nd UPDATE: Hi guys, while I was preparing to make an application to the court, I have received a response from Solaris this evening - They have invited me to put forward any reasonable settlement proposals to them. Does anyone have any experience with settling debts/second charges? What would be a reasonable settlement…
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Air source heat pump ECO3 grant selling home
Hi, we are selling our home. We had a ASHP installed for free around 3 to 4 years ago. However the installer is a horrible man and claims to not even know who i am anymore. The provider of the ASHP Grants have tried there upmost best to help, I've been chasing it for over 2 years. Its not installed correctly, it comes on…
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Buy to let - Bexley / Bexleyheath / Barnehurst
Hi all We are considering buying a 2/3 bedroom house in Bexley / Bexleyheath / Barnehurst areas, which we would like to rent it out to families. I am not local to this area, so looking for guidance on any preferred areas, or neighbourhoods / streets to avoid. Our budget is £360-410, so likely we will manage a terraced…
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What is my best option
I own my own business but the income is starting to drop off and although I'm just about managing the situation i have just turned 63 and don't really want to work for ever so my thoughts are turning to selling the house and downsizing, basic info is that the house is worth approx £465K and i owe £62,000 on the mortgage,…
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Buyer pulls out last minute due to subsidance claim
I had a buyer who just pulled out due to a subsidance claim found nearing the end of the sale, but not after completion. The flat is in a large block and I believe the subsidance does not affect the area in which my flat is situated, regarding the works and scaffolding, etc. The management company have appointed structural…
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Second home Council Tax: Wales
My wife, brother and I put together money to buy a house in Wales. The names on the mortgage were only my wife and I which my brother approved of. We intended for the three of us to live in the house together. However, it didn't work out and my wife and I bought another property to live in leaving my brother to live on his…
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Changing a lease after completion
Hoping someone may have some answers before i try and do anything. I recently completed on a purchase of a leasehold under RTB. The property is in a row of 16 but seperated into blocks of 4. The details of my RTB offer said that I was responsible for 25% of any major repairs which they have planned and says that my share…
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LPE01 Solicitor cannot assist/ advise/ explain ?
Hello I am in the process of selling my flat which is one of 4 in a block, my self and the other leaseholders have a share of the freehold and are directors of the company we do not use a separate managing agent. I have completed the LPE01 myself with the help of google/ Chat GPT. When I have previously asked mu solicitor…
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Defective Lease - help!
Hello. Need advice if anyone has any ideas!I am in the process of selling my first floor flat (maisonette) in which I am the leaseholder and have a share of the freehold. We seem to be having a problem with the sale due to the lease for the flat, as it does not specifically state that the loft is demised to the upper floor…
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Buildings insurance from exchange of contracts
Does anyone know insurance that covers from exchange of contracts? I’ve contacted AXA for example and the woman said it’s from purchase however their website seems to say different. Can we get specialist cover? Anyone know any insurance companies?
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Purchase of Freehold
Hello, I have purchased the freehold on my property. Everything has all been sorted from the landlord side and I have just sent of my application (I sent the ID in previously). Just had an email saying they estimate completion by 03 September 2026!!! Is this for real? 11 months to update this? Obviously I know nothing…
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Gas mains running along property - devalues?
Would like to get general opinion of you lovely people here. As it stands the mains gas runs through property boundary and runs all along from drive way, gap between house and fence and along the garden end. It is connected to at least 40 other properties behind this property. My question is does it devalues the value of…
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Price adjustment for smaller homes
I am buying a house in a small cul-de-sac where a larger house just completed a few days back. I am aware I am paying a premium. The question is simple, is the premium potentially justified, or is there good justification to drop out? Or propose another decrease - there were a few already - with the risk of dropping out. I…
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House buying
If I buy a property before an inherited property I live in has been transferred into my name, do I have to pay stamp duty at the higher rate (ie as a second home?) the inherited property will be sold once grant of probate is given.
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Structural engineer report - retaining wall
Hi everyone, another post re purchase of a bungalow I’m on the verge of signing for! After a structural engineer report..he has mentioned the below: ‘We observed cracked and damaged blockwork retaining wall towards the rear of the bungalow. This damage was showing frequently stepped cracks in the mortar bed joints of the…
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Listed building survey
Hello fellow forumites I’ve recently put in an offer on a 2 bed Grade 2 listed detached property in Cheshire . Does anybody have a rough idea as to the cost of a listed building structural survey ? And as a long shot - anybody know any decent surveyors that specialise in listed buildings in NW ? ! Many thanks
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Discovered hidden council deed after buying house – any legal options?
Hi everyone, I’m hoping for some guidance on a situation I’ve discovered recently. I bought my house about 2 years ago. I’ve just found out that a deed was signed between the seller and the council a few years before the sale. This deed states that no occupier or owner of the property can apply for a residents’ parking…
