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What does dotted line on title deed indicate?
Does anyone know what does a dotted line mean. No legend / key on the title deed.
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Im homeless, disabled, I have the deposit money for a flat but the estate agents need a "worker"!?
Hi all Whats the situation, the estate agents dont seem to even be considering someone on disability and housing benefit, they seem to be looking for professionals infact there's not even an option I can select for housing benefit. This wasnt the case a few years ago, has renting changed or is it me mind reading, and I…
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Absence of Easement indemnity without declaration
Hi I’m in the process of buying a house which is in probate. The executor is selling the house and so far everything has gone great. It is a 1900s terrace in Liverpool and there are allygates at the rear of the property that secure the ally and mean only residents can access the ally to put their bins out. Our solicitor…
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Looking for Section 13
Hi, I need to increase the rent for my rental property. I am suppose to serve Section 13 under the Renters right. Is this the form 4 from Gov site Thanks Deepam
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TR1 Form + Will Question
Good afternoon, My father passed away and left me his share of some land that he has a 1/3 share in with his 3 brothers. I was out of contact with my father for a number of years and in turn was out of touch with that side of his family and still have no significant contact with them. A few weeks after his passing it was…
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How can I find cheap carpet and installer and quick?
Got a social housing property, they said I should quality for a community care grant (but I do have large savings so doubt I will) But the waiting times are basically around 4 weeks for a decision and however long it takes to book an appointment to select carpet and fitters to put it down. I move in 3 weeks so can't do…
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Post left on communal floor
Son just bought a flat. 2 council tenants and he is the only private owner. The council is the leaseholder. There is no facility for posts. They are left on communal floor when delivered through letter box. Any suggestion pl to address this? Thanks
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Can i build a fence in front garden?
I have an existing wall with neighbouring property (terraced). Want to build fence instead of the 2ft wall as it's old and existed before we bought the house. These are the restrictive covenants on title deed.
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Part Exchange - new house
We are thinking of buying a brand new house. One possible way to streamline the process would be a part exchange with the house builder (Redrow). Has anyone any experience of how close a figure would be offered to the true market value of existing home. Thank you
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What is better Property Redress Scheme or The Property Ombudsman?
I've been on this forum before, as I'm finally almost shot of my 1st useless estate agent who over valued by property. in fairness, I also believe many are waiting for the autumn budget, in the hope that the Gov will scrap stamp duty. I'm now picking between 2 new agents. One is with Property Redress Scheme, the other The…
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Not registered for Council Tax 10yrs - do I owe 10yrs?
Hi! Silly question, I misunderstood Council Tax when I took my first self-contained studio, didn't register for Council Tax and now found I should have. I have now registered, of my own volition, but am scared I owe 10yrs worth. Is it likely they will pursue this? There's no way I can pay that quickly! Thank you. Jason
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Managing company of building that my flat is in asking for copy of my lease?
The managing company of the building that my flat is in which I own is asking for a copy of my lease - it's a converted house with 4 flats, with the other 3 rented. Are they legally entitled to this or can I refuse?
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Shared Ownership Properties
Several weeks back we had a second viewing on our hose sale. The buyer then offered slightly low which we rejected. Then they came back for a second viewing and then increased their offer to the full asking price. We provisionally accepted the offer but have kept our property open to viewings as they have not yet sold…
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Clarion Housing – 10 days without heating, 18 engineers in 10 months, health at risk (disabled & hou
Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice on what to do next as I’ve hit a wall with Clarion Housing and their contractor, Robert Heath Heating (RHH). I’m housebound and disabled with severe asthma and obstructive sleep apnoea, and my home has now been without proper central heating for 10 consecutive days — it’s only worked for…
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Process for Selling Freehold
Hi, I'm planning to sell a freehold I own of a 2-flat converted house, and will obviously be giving the leaseholders (flat owners) the right of first refusal. I want to make sure I stick to the required process. So I have a few questions which I hope people here can answer. My understanding is that I will be serving a…
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Renting your house to an Air B & B agency. Anyone got any experience?
Spoken with the lady who owns flat above me and her set up is this: Gives it to Air B n B agency who manage all her bookings (giving her a copy of the calendar) A cleaning company gives the place a quick clean & bed sheets change between guests. She has to have landlord insurance and a few other things but basically…
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Solar Panels - untested - purchasing new home - owner passed away - how do we find out info
Hello, we would really appreciate some advice please. We are new to solar panels and unsure where to find this information. We are in the process of purchasing a home with solar panels. The owner passed away and the property was left to a church/charity. The information they have is limited. The estate agent told us they…
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Building control
I am currently purchasing a 17 year old house and almost at the end of the process. It has just come to light that it hasn’t been signed off by building control. The seller is taking out indemnity insurance to cover ‘potential enforcement’. I have no idea what impact not having this sign off could have. Is it possible to…
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Buy to let
Earlier this year my girlfriend bought a house with her life time isa it is a small 2 bed terrace and recently we have both had a substantial salary increase between us. We are looking at getting a family home and starting a family in the near future. We have seen a 3 bed semi and we are thinking about going for it but my…
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No heating or hot water since 11 September 25
My disabled (enhanced rate PIP recipient) pensioner (70 years old) partner has had no heating or hot water in his Housing Asosiation flat since 11 September 2025, due to a problem with the communal boiler. The association are seeking quotes for repair replacement. The costly rent at the property includes the central…
