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Any one experienced with RICS Level 2 Survey - Damp
Hi All I need some advise please, House was built around 1930s, all rooms are find and no damp except for under stair cupboard which extends to the end of the wall. around 4m long altogether, Start of this wall, there is no damp/ damp meter shows single digit reading however under stair case is a bare brick wall which has…
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Garden, but no garden.
As a cash buying, no chain buyer, I have been attempting to purchase a particular vacant property since the beginning of July 2025. I understand the sellerto be a housing association. Whilst an unusual property, in that it has been altered, it was advertised with a rear garden (albeit currently a paved slab area). At the…
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3-5% Radon
We are currently buying a property which has the radon reading of 3-5% on the environmental search. After looking at the UK government map, it seems that lots of areas have it from the Peak District & Derbyshire Dales to Yorkshire Dales. If we move in and do a test, what works would need to be done.
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Leasehold conditions have changed after sale agreed and costs incurred - is there any recourse?
An agent advertised a leasehold apartment sale with a "We have been informed that holiday lets, pets and residential lets are permitted" - this was part of the reason a higher sale price was agreed in negotiations We then incurred fees for surveys and searches as we started the conveyancing process Our solicitors haven't…
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Best way to buy a house in another part of the country that you intend to move to?
Hi All, (Posting on behalf of my sister). My sister is expecting to come into some money and combined with a mortgage thinks she may be able to finally buy a house. Unfortunately her budget is modest and she currently lives and works in Kent, with her partner and two kids. They realise that they might only be able to…
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Deducing how title is held
All. Neighbour has lost their partner of 40 years, unmarred, not civil partnership, but they bought the house together. Is there a way of finding out whether it was registered as joint tenants or tenants in common? It is mortgage free, no documents can be found, no idea where the deeds are (I suggested a check with the…
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Interim charge order nightmare
I am in the process of buying a house from a couple who are apparently splitting up. The house is empty and thus vacant possession. I am a first time buyer and have mortgage offer and money aside for deposit. We are now in week 17 of conveyancing. Solicitor decided to wait until week 10 to find out there was an interim…
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Shared ownership
I know this will probably get asked all the time but thought I'd ask for specific advice to my circumstances. Single living at home with parents. Looking at a 1 bed detached bungalow, 25% share for £63,750. I plan to put £20,000 deposit down. I'm really keen as this is such a rare find and actually affordable Should I go…
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Stamp duty refund
Hello, I was wondering if anybody had any experience of the following at all? I lived in my previous residential for around 10 years, I bought a new residential property in May 2024 but kept my old one and rented it out. This meant I paid higher rate stamp duty on my new property. i have a limited company for the purpose…
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Sell or Consent to Let
Hi everyone, Looking for some advice or perspectives on my situation. Due to personal circumstances, my family and I have had to move into a rented property closer to our relatives until around October 2026. Our own house (the one we moved out of) has a mortgage renewal due in September 2026. We’re planning to eventually…
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First time buyer, low income
Hi all, I'm relatively old to be a FTB as I'm 42 with 3 semi grown children. We live in Scotland. We currently rent our flat from a private landlord and have done for the past 13 years. Lately I decided that as I was settled with my job etc that id like the security of owning a home plus we have sort of outgrown the flat…
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Best place to compare estate agents?
I’m looking to sell this year and a lot of estate agents in my area always seem to talk about high prices. But I’m interested to know what they actually achieve. I think the tactics of some are to advertise higher prices to tempt you to sell with them but what they actually get is much lower. I’ve seen getagent advertised…
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Phantom house survey
Any retired surveyors (or bankers) on here? Five years or so ago, a friend bought a house in Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbys, with a loan from HSBC. The bank's survey (among other things) said NO SUBSIDENCE. Recently, he has been doing some renovations and invited a structural engineer around to check something. The engineer…
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I’m being asked to pay two solicitors
Strange situation - wanted to instruct a smallish firm of solicitors for purchase of leasehold flat. They advised they can’t deal with Building Safety Act aspect so would refer me to another. They took £270 on account over phone but now second form quoted me £2300 for purchase conveyancing and want £400 on account. i…
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House buyer - red ash
Hi got my eye on a house and the vendor has shared there was red ash in the flooring however in 2023 whole ground floor renovation completed and certified with also insulation added. Is there going to be issue for mortgage and other than asking for the certificate what else do I need to ensure? Also there is a loft…
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Claim 12 months rent if your Landlord failed to comply regarding licenced rentals.
Around London, in recent years, councils have begun to get landlords to pay a lot of money to get a licence before they can rent out a property. Failing to get property rental licenses is in the news; last night, we were discussing this. I looked up a London Borough's website, and this is what they say, see below. (I…
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New build home purchase
Hi I’m buying a new build home and it is advertised as freehold. However on my solicitors financial statement there is a cost against ‘freehold property with leasehold title fee’. Is that another money making scheme? I didn’t have to pay that on my last house?
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Tenancy - leaving question
Hi, I’m coming to the end of tenancy, month’s notice already given and acknowledged. Now I’m looking to move out a bit early, the landlord is keen to get in and work on some bits that need freshening up etc. before re-letting. My question is, if we mutually agree to hand back the property earlier than the end of the month,…
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Making an offer on a property
Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help advise on how I know if I am paying a decent price on the property I am about to buy? Also, how much should the surveys cost with VAT and what type of survey should I be going for if buying a standard semi detached house? Thanks a lot
