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Mandatory Disabled Facilities Grant advice - selling property
Hi all, We are selling, or more accurately have recently sold my grandparents' / uncle's house on auction. It was completed on Thursday 30th. Long story short, the house was in my uncles' name after my grandparents passed away in 2019 and 2020. He himself sadly died in June 2021, with his estate being left to my father,…
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Ring doorbell advice
Hi, I need some advice. Over the weekend, I got a ring doorbell fitted outside my flat door as I live in a communal block with 3 other flats, but a person has just complained to my Housing Association saying its invading there privacy, this person knocked on asking if I had permission and I said yes, I got permission weeks…
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Atrocious Management Company first time buyer PLEASE HELP
I'm going through my first time purchase in London. Offer accepted in April and from then the solicitors are doing their job. Issue is that the management company, FIRSTPORT, do not reply to the sellers solicitor with regards to the outstanding inquiries from my solicitor. They say they are not responsible for such queries…
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Selling a rental property that was previously shared ownership and CGT liability
Hi, I'm trying to work out the figures I need to use for working out CGT. My friend and I purchased 5 rental properties a number of years ago. Following a change in our circumstances, we split the properties and I took out new mortgages on 3 of them. They are listed on the land registry with the original selling price in…
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Has anyone ever put their house up for air B & B and then just went travelling?
Staying with friends, in other air b & bs, hotels, go on holiday, etc..
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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…
