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Public Sewer within Property Boundaries.
Hi, I am buying a new home and my solicitor did a drainage search and this is what reported: The public sewer map included indicates that there is a public sewer, disposal main or lateral drain within the boundaries of the property. However the boundary extends to the middle of the road. Is the info correct, is the public…
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CGT and PRR
I am inheriting a house which i plan to get planning permission for another property in the garden. Q1 Can and how can i qualify for primary residence relief so to avoid CGT? Q2. Do i need to move in for months or years? Q3. Can i sell the propery quickly or have to wait months after probate and inheriting the house?
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Can I reclaim the second home SDLT surcharge?
Hi all, Here's my scenario (including some rounded numbers, in case that's helpful) 1. I own my own home (house A) with no mortgage. Value £600k 2. I'm considering buying a second home (house B ), at auction. Estimated value: £600k 3. If I win the auction, I'll be liable for £20k of 'normal' SDLT plus £30k of additional…
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Had an Offer on a property with problematic neighbour
Hi guys, In a horrible situation. Currently selling a BTL property and have had an offer on it. We have a neighbour in the block with mental health issues who shouts and swears to himself and bangs the walls sometimes. Tenants have never heard him surprisingly, but neighbours above can hear and have called the police many…
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Charge for one extra day of tenancy
I had a 1-year tenancy contract starting 31 January 2024 that continued in 2025 on a rolling basis. I gave my notice more than a month in advance that I would move out on the 30 November 2025. On 1 December, the agents carried out the inspection, came back to me and said there are no deductions from the deposit, but that I…
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Anti money laundering precautions for ISA savings
Hi, I regularly move ISA and non-ISA savings round to get the best available interest rate at the time. This leaves me with various empty accounts which I would like to close. However, I was wondering how this would affect anti money laundering regulations. I don't keep a record of all the places that money has been banked…
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Deposit Protection Scheme SCANDAL
I have vacated my rental property after 7.5yrs. My deposit of £595 pounds. This was paid into the Govermant DPS scheme. It was agreed to be refunded in full by agent and Landlord. After 7.5 years the DPS have repaid interest on £595 amounting to just £6.32 !!!!!(just 1% interest return in 2023 on it's own, never mind the…
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Buyers solicitor not happy with proof of funds - exchange day
Hi, was just wondering how it could happen that on the day we were due to exchange/complete my buyers solicitor informs us that they have not seen suitable proof of funds from their client and have requested a delay till next week. I thought for us to have got this far down the line with everything that proof of funds…
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Looking for a trustworthy Notice to Vacate template/generator
Per the title, am selling a property and looking to avoid unnecessary legal fees. I'm England-based so need something suitable for that, be up-to-date and preferably editable. Anyone know of a good site/tool that's either free or fairly cheap for a one-off doc?
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Joint tenancy questions
Following on really from a previous thread. Couple broke up. Son moved out and she remained in property for full duration of tenancy agreement (9 months) He paid his monthly rent. The final month before she moved out she took his money and didn’t pay the rent. she’s finally moved out, albeit it two weeks after tenancy…
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Stamp duty as a ' homeless' person who has come into money and wants to BTL
Hi, I am 53 and after years of renting i ended up 2 years ago moving in with my mum as i was no longer able to work and pay rent due to health problems. My mum is alone and 83 and needs companionship and help , so it works nicely. I have come into some money - £200k and would like to invest this in a property to rent for…
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Extending Lease - Being asked the value of my place? Why doesn't my solicitor sort it?
Hi I am ready to complete my lease extension on my flat. Built in 1993, 2 bedrooms on the 2nd floor. Top floor with loft access above. The solicitor has asked: "HM Land Registry will require confirmation of the estimated market value of the property to calculate the registration fee. I would be grateful if you could please…
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Probate and buildings insurance
Hello I'm in the process of selling a probate property. I have probate insurance currently. If the buyers take out buildings insurance from exchange, should I cancel the probate insurance at that point? Happy to keep it active until completion, but I'm aware that having two policies might cause issues, should anything…
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MSE Guide – Rent increase rights (Wales)
Hi everyone, This is a dedicated thread for our guide on: Rent increase rights (Wales) Please let us know your thoughts and give us your feedback. If you haven't already, join the forum to reply.
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Springbok property sales
Has anyone completed selling a property with them and are you happy
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Share of Freehold Transfer Nightmare - advice needed 🙏
Hi everyone, Hoping someone here has experience with messy share of freehold situations. We’re in the middle of selling our flat and have hit a bump in the road. Our setup: * Our building has 4 flats. * Each flat owner has a 25% share of the freehold. * We’re all individual joint freeholders with no management company or…
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Everyone is selling up their flats should i?
Hi there i live in a big apartment complex with around 8 blocks of apartments. i checked with neighbours, the land registry and estate agents and the only block everyone is selling their apartments are in my block. Some are also selling for less than they origionally paid for? If you were in my position would you sell your…
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New Build - Wrong Kitchen Fitted
Purchased a new build earlier this year, kitchen was offered a free upgrade. Worktops, unit style and colour agreed. Popped up to the house yesterday as I’m due to exchange and complete in the next two weeks and I spotted the wrong kitchen has been installed. I’m assuming a change without notification means I can push for…
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Estate agents solicitor?
Due to agree on a purchase on Monday. Broker (independent and DIP) in place just need to choose my solicitor have had a few quotes from just under £2k to around £2.5k. I contacted a decent sized firms branch local to me for a quote and then received one from another branch of the same firm through the estate agent. This…
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Freeholder's responsibility?
I own a leasehold first floor flat in a small block, converted from retail premises in 2013. Over time it has become evident that an internal wall and some of the floorboards are sinking (ie there is a problem with the underlying support/ excessive settling). A surveyor has concluded that it is the freeholder's problem to…
