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Merged: TP1 & AP1 official copies
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Capital Gains on inherited property
I have tried reading other threads on this but am still not clear, * I inherited a property from my mother in 1995. * The property has been let ever since * I transferred 50% to my wife in 2000 * We have now sold the property My understanding is:- * The cost for CGT is the probate value at the date of my mother's death *…
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Extending Garden Curtilage into Agricultural Land
Hello All, We are building a new house. The garden curtilage is very small. We own the field behind which is designated 'agricultural land'. We would like to put in a small swimming pool & build a proper landscaped garden, greenhouse, orchard, flower beds etc. We would like to apply to extend the curtilage so we will…
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Sold!!! Thank you :)
Hello. I'd just like to thank all those who replied to my posts and my newbie seller questions. The property of my dear latest B. sold at exactly my asking price of £325K. It was all rather nerve wrecking (and hard work!) as I thought that the buyers might have wanted to negotiate to a lower price; but it did not happen.…
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SPLITTING OF ASSET BETWEEN SPOUSES
I am a joint owner with both my sisters of a residential property that has been sold. One of my sisters told our accountant that she had transferred half of her share to her husband prior to the sale and the accountant opened a joint UK Property A/c for her and her husband to claim a second Annual Exemption Amount (AEA)…
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Land Registry - RX3 form, section 8, help
My husband is trying to cancel a restriction on a property which had himself, mum and stepdad on. He wants sole restriction now. What does he put 'in favour of'? Just his name? Sadly his stepdad is deceased but his mum is happy to be taken off. What will be required from his mum? A letter to confirm she is happy to be…
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Found out house as no building regs for upgrade work after we purchased
Long story. Bought house in 2021 which has a large extension block. This extension was started in 2012 and has pp and building regs - all good. Not sure when finally complete but the building regs cert is dated 2018. However, was classed as an 'outbuilding' for incidental use. 2018 house is sold to Sellers. Sellers sell to…
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What would you do? 2 Houses 1 Freehold but Creeping
The house we are interested in buying used to be semi-detached and the owner built to the side thus making it a terrace. They kept the freehold which covers both properties and the same Title Number is shared. However the newer build was sold off as leasehold many years ago. Additionally, ‘our’ downstairs wc and back hall…
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Pulling out before exchange
Had to pull out before exchange. Is there a penalty?
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I've asked before, but would sell up or rent out in my situation?
I have become unhappy where I live (6 years), think its time to move on. I do not know where I want to buy again (area). House Value - 250k Mortgage - 150k I've gone onto a 2 year tracker mortgage Only other 'debt' is a car payment of £300 Do I take out equity and rent out my property and forget about it? Rental will be…
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Advice on Land Registry and delaying sale
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice on the sale of my shared ownership new build flat and delays with the title deeds being registered in my name. For some background, my flat is one in a building of four, all four are shared ownership and the housing association own the freehold. I was the last to complete and move…
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Advice on affordable & durable shower trays?
Hi all, I’m currently updating a small en-suite and trying to keep costs low without cutting corners on quality. I'm at the stage where I need to choose a new shower tray, but I’m finding it surprisingly hard to figure out which ones offer the best value for money. Has anyone here found a particular brand or material…
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Selling Discounted Market Value House ??
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Lodger agreement - being in limbo and renewal
Long story short, I have been at my address for a long time. Initially, I was on an AST but suddenly, my landlord told me I am a lodger and gave me a lodger agreement accordingly. In the agreement, we both have to provide 1 month's notice to the other should we wish to end the agreement. My agreement is coming to its end.…
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What if i wish to break out of an Assured shorthold tennancy
Hi, Qu 1...Say i move in to a flat on a 6 month AST, and then in the first week, the neighbours are screaming drunks and i cant sleep at night and am tired going to work. Then surely i have a right to simply immediately break out of that AST? Qu 2...Say i stay in a flat for the 6 month duration of the AST, and then i…
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Buying a house with carport extension without building regs
Hi, We're currently purchasing a "4" bed semi-detached house in Leeds. The house has a car port extension which has a bedroom & a shower room in. This was build around 40 years ago and doesn't appear to have any planning/building control sign off. The council must already be aware of it was shown on the approved planning…
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Landlord withdrew from rental agreement 4 days before moving in
Good afternoon all, I was due to move into a rented property on 31st July 2025. I have signed the contract along with my guarantors. Today the landlord has withdrew from letting me the property despite me and my guarantors having signed the agreement. I have paid some bills up front to reduce my monthly outgoings such as…
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Neighbour dispute after extension
Hi, all. I need a bit of advice please or at least an opinion
on this scenario. We’ve had an extension done, wraparound side and back,
and it’s looking great. Kitchen has just gone in; we still have a few bits to done.
Started back in March so it’s been a long slog! At the start of the build, a few months ago, on the…
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Changing Main Residence, Second Home, CGT and Council Tax
Hi all, I inherited a property last June when Probate completed, which I intend to live in as I am now being charged double Council Tax for the more valuable second home. Is it as simple as telling the two councils that I am changing my main residence then writing to HMRC and changing the Land Registry? Will this have an…
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Lettings in a box
Has anyone had experience of this company? Our letting agents have subcontracted Lettings in a Box to do the sanctions screening
and anti-money laundering checks on all landlords and tenants. The company wrote to me before our LA had informed us of it and I had already blocked them as I had no idea who they were. Despite…
