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Underpinning indicated on Property Information Form - Mistake?
I am buying a house built 4 years ago by Barratt homes with a 10 year NHBC guarantee. It is being sold by a different developer, as the house was sold to them as a part-exchange for a new house. I have received the property information form (TA6) from the previous owners (who bought it as a new build). Section 5.1 of TA6…
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Selling a phase 2 new build
I am looking to sell my new build, it’s in the phase 2 development and about 5 years old. I’ve just learnt they’re now looking to start phase 3. Is it better to sell asap or wait? How will phase 3 affect my house price, is it likely to go up or down?
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Stamp duty help
Hello, I’m buying a house in wales 172500, I was divorced so not on a mortgage for 3.1 years. They are saying I will have to pay 8625 stamp duty as I’m a third owner of a rental property. I can understand if I own another property but I’m only in shares. Can anyone help with this please? Thanks
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Additional Dwelling Supplement in Scotland - seeking advice
Hi folks - newbie here needing some help. Our situation's a bit out of the norm so we're struggling to get reliable advice. Up until recently I was a Church of Scotland minister, living in a tied house - a manse - that came with the job. We've been here for 20 years, but I've recently changed jobs and as a result we'll…
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I did it! i moved!
I'm so happy to have finally moved! 14 months of housing stress and its all over :) . thanks to all your support and advice while i was losing my mind with the stress! I really love my new bungalow :)
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Tenant gave notice, but won't leave. Also in rent arrears.
Hiya, I'm looking for advice for my friend who rents a flat of hers out. Firstly the tenant is in about 4 months rent arrears. He gave notice for the rather unbelievable (but true) reason that he was buying a house. So it seems he clearly had the money to pay rent and just decided not to. The move out date is approaching…
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Is this a stupid question?
I’m buying a house on an estate. It is 7 years old. The owner showed me around. She seemed lovely, moving for very understandable reasons - nothing to do with the house. Sad to leave it. Also the house ticks every box for me. I couldn’t be more happy and excited to buy. The question is should I still get a survey? I have…
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First time landlord with complications, help needed!
Hello all I need a bit of help and guidance as I'm about to become a first time landlord. But we'll be letting our main residence for an unspecified amount of time. I'll list the main facts: * My wife and I bought our home in 2014 with a Help to Buy (England) equity loan. We bought for £310,000 and have had a repayment…
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House selling - valuations
We've been talking about moving for awhile now and finally had it valued by 5 agents, 3 local, 2 a little further out. I fully appreciate it's likely someone will say all the values below are way too much... The further out ones came back with £320, with a view we may have to accept a lower offer. The more local ones were…
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Buying in Warwickshire advice
Hey, To anyone living in or familiar with Warwickshire, I’m looking for advice on the best (budget friendly) and worst places to live in the area. Particularly interested in Warwick or Stratford Upon Avon but would like to know about locations just outside. What we’re after: * Peaceful and quiet surroundings * Low…
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Redundancy looming - need to buy/rent a new house - what to do?
I have never been on here to ask a question before, but I have followed a lot of the principles contained on MSE to pay down and avoid debt, and the crises they cause. But have now been hoist by the petard of not having a mortgage I can port to another house. My other half has been notified of redundancies looming and that…
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Can I assume I have vacant possession
I'm the landlord - S21 served and notice period passed yesterday. Absolute zero communication from the tenant and no keys have been returned. I visited the property today and could see there is no furniture etc - Its completely empty other than a full fridge /freezer and two chairs on the balcony. Does the tenant have to…
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Conveyancing error
We have recently purchased a house with a sitting tenant. We completed on the property on 8th may 2025. The vendors solicitor when formulating the completion statement assumed that because the tenancy agreement was dated 10th of the month that the tenant paid his rent on the 10th. As such he made an allowance to us for one…
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House not selling
Me and my partner (unmarried) split in June this year and have been trying to sell our 3 bedroom house since August which was valued at £175k and that is what it is on the market for. It has a front garden, with a double driveway and back garden, brand new bathroom and separate toilet. We had the hallway repainted and the…
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Locksmith cost
Hi. For a high court baliff visit where the lock for the main door needs to be changed, how much is the fee charged by locksmiths?
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Pensione Gifting daughter
I wonder if anyone can help, I am a disabled 80 year and in poor health. My daughter wants me to live with her so that she can care for me and is buying a new home for all of us. I am helping by gifting her a large deposit. She will be the mortgage holder. My question is will she be subject to inheritance tax despite me…
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Requested reduction in price based on building survey findings likelihood of it being accepted ?
I have had an offer accepted on a bungalow that had been on the market since January this year. I had a level 3 building survey completed last week as the property was built c1940. There were several minor findings but also some (red) findings regarding the roof and membrane. I have got one roofing quote for this which is…
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How to buy?
Is it worth me trying to get a mortgage when my income is only around £500-700 per month from self employment, received in USD not GBP? I also receive £1000 in benefits/child maintenance which will both end in 2027. I can afford to buy the property outright but would ideally like to unlock money in a LISA. Would I be…
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Is it a concern that a property has been on the market for 6 months and it's hasn't sold?
I know absolutely nothing about the home buying / selling process but there's a really nice looking property in my area. It's listed for £120,000 and other similar properties in the area have recently sold for between £120,000 and £135,000. However this one in particular was listed 6 months ago and it's still there, unlike…
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Can't sell due to high ground rent charges
This discussion was created from comments split from: Selling problem due to ground rent.
