-
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…
-
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
-
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.
-
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
-
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…
-
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
-
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?
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
HouseSale: Am I allowed to contact the buyers solicitor
Just found out that my house sale has been delayed significantly as one of the solicitors (mine or theirs) dropped the ball. I would really like to be more involved in the sale process and make sure things are moving along as they should. I am the seller, I have the email address and phone number of the buyers solicitor.…
-
Service fees are insane.
So I'm looking at a leasehold flat that was built in 2008 for £65,000 and at the time the annual service charge was £958. Now it's £1,875, that's a 4% increase per year on average. That's £22,700 over a 17 year period. If I were to buy the flat with the intention of living in it for 20 years, I'd be paying £55,000 in…
-
Issue with change of letting agent (as tenant)
Hi, I’m hoping someone may be able to provide some advice. I live in a fully managed property, and have for the last 10 years. At the start of the month, the current letting agent emailed tenants in all the properties to say that the landlord was changing agent from 1st November and we should hear shortly from them about…
-
Guidance on Money Back from Seller Post Completion
Hi All, We are in the process of purchasing a property and very close to exchange. We agreed a sale price of £608k and the vendors advised they would repair a broken fence which we highlighted to them between exchange and completion. Note the vendors have moved abroad. Yesterday the estate agents informed us the vendor…
-
Rent out and rent new? Or sell and buy ...
My house is up for sale but can't find a decent property to buy in the new area in my affordability range, so I'm considering renting mine out instead and renting in the new area (as I'll be able to live in a better quality property in a nicer part of the new town this way). Also I'm unsure whether I may want to return to…
-
SDLT questions
Hi, My partner and I (early 40s and not married) jointly own a £270k property outright (no mortgage). I think we're classed as 'tenants in common' without looking at the deeds. Meaning, the other person automatically gets the others share of the house if one of us dies. We would like to purchase another property valued at…
