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Need some advice about FTBI and countryside properties going back on their word?!?!?!
I have found a lovely new built home as part of the FTBI scheme set up by the government. I have been to view the property on several occassions and the Countryside Properties representative told me I can secure the plot/house if I paid an early bird fee / reservation fee of £250.00 (refundable if the application was…
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help ive been gazumped but i think i have exchanged HELP HELP EMERGANCY
Hi there, I am hoping someone will be able to help me tonight before its too late. I have had an offer on a reposessed house excepted offer was £81000 asking price is £84950 . I have done survey, mortgage ect ect. I was soppose to be compleating on Friday 10th july which is the 7th day of the notice of offer being in the…
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Moving hot water cylinder from bedroom
One of the houses (1930's semi detached) we've viewed and liked had this in the (master) bedroom (1st floor) "Rear aspect window, textured ceiling, radiator, picture rail, feature cast iron fireplace, double built in wardrobe and airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water cylinder." The kitchen in the ground floor…
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Explain this Legal Jargon please !
Hi, Can anyone explain what the heck this means. Its in connection to me selling my house and a letter from my solicitor asking a confirmation. The propery belonged to my father who passed and left it to me. The wording belongs to the hm land regisrty 1st schedule - RIGHTS GRANTED TO THE PURCHASER 2nd schedule - EXCEPTIONS…
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How do people do it?!
I'm a little depressed at the moment :confused: . How do people afford to buy a house/place to live in London or the SE of England?! I'm currently living with my fiancee in a rented flat in West Sussex, SE England. She completed her nursing course nearly two years ago now (Sept 07), now working in a hospital in Sussex and…
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Girlfriends name on mortgage of parents house question
Hi just looking for some information My girlfriend and her sister took over the mortgage on their parents house, their parents still live there and cover the mortgage. Question is she now lives with me, and her sister is moving in with her boyfriend soon so will soon be getting put on our mortgages. A friend mentioned…
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Central heating compliance certificate
Hello all, Me again with more worries! Ok, so I've received a report back from my solicitor. In it, it has a property information form completed by the owner. It states that the central heating system was installed in 2004. However it was actually the previous owners that installed it and the current owner does not have…
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Benefits Advice
Me and my girlfriend are moving to York (from Nottingham) at the end of this month and will be renting a house. The situation is as follows: I have a full-time job up there and my partner will be starting her PhD in September. We are using York Council's online 'benefits calculator' to see if we are entitled to any…
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Finding Repossessed Houses??
I have been browsing the web for information about buying repossessed houses. All of the sites that claim to know anything want paying for lists etc. Is there any way I can find out without paying? It seems a bit of a rip off - I don't really want to pay to see lists of houses as I am only browsing at the moment! Thanks
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Temporary Rented Home options in between moves when selling
I would like to hear peoples experiences of doing this? I used to find folks willing to ensure they kept the sale by agreeing to do this and ending up in all manner of situations. Persauding LL's to a short let, move into holiday accomodation, furniture in store and live in their mobile home or caravan - towing it around…
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i'm desperate to get rid of my house - need to get some interest going
what is the best strategy to sell in this market? my house was valued competitively enough three months ago, but not a single viewer yet. obviously i want to sell at the best price i can get, but to be honest i would accept the first offer made. for information, i am not part of a chain, house is vacant and in good…
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How soon to completion?
Hi have had an offer accepted last week,have just received a questionaire from solicitors and 1 question is when would i like to complete. I dont know really im all new to this and dont know how long it takes. Survey is being done tomorrow pm amd am hoping this comes back ok. Is it the searches then? I would ideally like…
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Any recommendations on solicitors who are experienced at Shared ownership???
We are based in West London. Looking for a solicitor who is experienced at shared ownership and first time buyers. Any recommendations??? Thank you!
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Do solicitors have to be authorised by FSA??
If my solicitor is not authorised by FSA, will this be a problem if i want to complain later??
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Please can somebody clear this up for me...
I am trying to buy a new build off plan ( I know the risks but im willing to take the chance) The houses are only due to be complete november / december. I am confused as to when i would need the deposit for the home and how this would work. If you buy a second hand home your deposit is paid via your solicitor just before…
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Headache!!!! Has anyone used SHARPE&CO solicitors??
Got a quote for dealing with shared ownership buying, is the price OK? Legal Fees 435.00 VAT 65.25 Legal fees- shared ownership element and acting for your lender 0 Land Registry fee 40.00 Land registry search 6.00 Bankruptcy search £2.00 per person Telegraphic transfer fee # 35.00 VAT 5.25 Petty disbursements ( for phone…
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NO NHBC or Architects Certificate
Hi, could anyone please shed any light on the following, my partner built a property on land he owned adjacent to his own property, which his brother and wife purchased over 2 years ago. No NHBC Certificate or Architects Certificate was provided or requested at that time (as none could be provided!). They have now decided…
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Impatient Mover anyone use Britannia for Mortgage?
Morning all, and woo it's the weekend. Question to ask if anyone could answer please. What's the turnaround on Britannia and mortgage offers? The survey on house we are purchasing was done on Tuesday, i believe they have all the information they need i.e employer's references, dd mandate etc. And also how will we be…
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Has anyone bought flats from A2dominions? I don't find them efficient enough.
I am recently dealing with an A2dominions agent, she is not being very helpful. 1, We arranged a viewing yesterday and she didn't show up. When I called her after waiting for 30 mins, she told me she completely forgot about our viewing and she was nowhere near the viewing location. 2, I asked her to speak to her manager…
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electric meter problem
I've got a few problems with the rented house i've just got the keys for, it has a pre pay elctric meter which i didnt know about should the LA have told me about this? Also in the inventory it says the meter is £25 in credit but when i look it is actually £26 in debt any ideas who i should speak to get this soreted? Last…