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Rent shortfall puzzle?
My adult son (vulnerable - MS, Asperger's Learning Difficulties) is facing eviction as the landlord has defaulted on the mortgage and the lender is reposessing. He claims HB. We are on top of all this but an anomaly has shown up - just would like to run this by here and get some opinions - The owner of the propery (lives…
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Initial two weeks rent on housing benefit
My Granddaughter is 22 and a single mum. Last week she was offered a council flat having been in sheltered accomodation. The Council pays her rent. On the Moday she received an e-mail, the important bit for this states; “You will
need to make a payment of £XXX by
clicking HERE (equivalent to
two weeks’ rent and service…
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Stamp Duty for 25% Share of property
I seperated from my partner with whom I jointly owned a property. To enable me and my children to stay in the home my mum wants to pay out my ex partner and take 25% share of my property. I will need to pay rent on this share. Would she have to pay stamp duty on for the 25% share ? It would be a shared ownership…
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Moving from one council/HA to another 200+ miles away
Hi all, looking for some advice. I currently live in a 3 bedroomed HA property, myself, husband and my mum. My mum has recently expressed interest to move into her long term partners house. This would leave myself and my partner in a 3 bedroomed house, where we claim two rooms a he is disabled and I am his carer, I…
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Considering purchasing a leasehold property advice needed
I am in the Coventry area and considering buying a leasehold maisonette but I am feeling completely overwhelmed by the whole process. I need a professional to advise on the legal requirements and make sure I am doing the right thing. Can anyone recommend any reputable companies that won't charge the earth.
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rent on shared ownership
If i buy more shares in my shared ownership house is the new rent payable calculated on the current house value or is it just reduced in relation to what I am now paying? I currently own 1/4 of my house which is valued at 260000 and pay rent of £680.Hope that makes sense
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Concluding missives in Scotland - how late is normal?
Although I've bought properties before, this is the first time I'm buying as part of the dreaded chain. Our solicitor encouraged us to agree a moving date with the other parties prior to conclusion of the missives, which wasn't the way round I would choose, but of course went with the expert's advice. Moving date is set…
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CGT for non UK resident who is moving back to UK
I sold a UK property three years ago and paid the relevant CGT for non UK residents (which saved me a tidy sum). But I may be moving back to UK. There is a 5 year rule I read that if you move back within 5 years you have to readjust the CGT as if you sold it while livibg in UK. But... Is that 5 years from the date of sale,…
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Where to get a copy of tenancy contract
It has been a few years since I was last a landlord and I am aware of the changes coming in March. My friend is looking to rent out his flat and has asked me to help him rent it out. The AST contracts that I had used before are very old so where is the best place to get AST contract for free, if it is possible to get it…
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Renting a UK property while overseas or just sell
So, I currently work in Zurich while my wife is in our property in the UK. She is joining me this summer and we don't really want to live in our house when we return despite having been there almost 30 years. My daughter and husband don't like their house and want to save for a better property. We will be well paid in…
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Adding a joint tenant - adult child
I have lived with a parent for a number of years now due to trying to solve my debts which are now under control but being paid through a self-managed DMP. My parent has recently retired so I have been taking more responsibility of the household outgoings as I'm now the sole wage earner in the household. The house is being…
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Letting Agent - Added a Chargeable Service without Express Consent
Hi all, Just looking for any advice if possible please. I own a property that I rent out using a letting agents. I have received an email from the letting agents to say they are offering a Rent Guarantee Service (through a third party company), which will include an additional monthly cost. They have stated that everyone…
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Survey report received. Now what?
Hi guys, need help! Finding it tough to navigate the process of purchasing a house, nobody tells you what you are supposed to do! We have just had our survey report back, a few issues that we are getting someone to look at. Aside from those I am confused about things needing approval, I am I correct to assume that the…
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Stay as a landlord or sell?
I have a rental property that I decided to sell last year. House went on the market and has annoyingly and for no good reason fallen through twice .It is back on the market ,but the market seems to be very sluggish. I am toying with idea of giving myself some breathing space and renting it out again ( I don't need to sell)…
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Buying - Management Company: Unexpected deed of Cov Fee plus charge fee??
Hi All! I am in the late stages of buying and suddenly it transpires there is a management company involved, even though there was no mention in the original advert. As a result, it means I have been trapped into a deed of covenant and paying a deed of covenant fee and an extra charge fee amounting to £265.00 In my opinion…
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Allotment neighbours damaged my fence have not fixed it for months
the Allotment neighbours damaged my fence when they cut a tree which they should have done before in mid november 2025. Their tree was dropping a lot of leaves into my garden too clogging up gutters.They were cutting the tree branch and it fell and damaged my fence. They have been communicating, but its been some time now…
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What now?
We have a flat that we rent out as an Airbnb (we don't make a profit, but we can't sell it). Towards the end of last summer, a renter lit a portable BBQ (which was forbidden) on the wooden balcony, burning two of the decking planks. We live in a different part of the country, and our cleaners didn't notice. The first we…
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Buying Short Lease Property and Waiting to Extend?
There is a property which I am interested in purchasing but the lease only has 78 years remaining. I know this will affect the mortgage deals available to me. I have read that new laws are due to be implemented over the next few years abolishing marriage fees for extending the lease. In this situation, would you recommend…
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Transfer of deed - options and tax
I’m looking to determine whether there maybe tax to pay on a deed of transfer and if a deed of transfer is the best option. My ex partner wishes to transfer a property in his name only to me, i will take on a new mortgage. This will be for me to remain in with the kids and help his own financial situation. How does this…
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Anyone used Flyp to leverage multiple estate agents?
Hello folks Forgive me if this has been discussed recently but I didnt find any results for Flyp when I searched the forum. I/we are new to house selling and have a property on the market with a supposedly highly rated local estate agent since October but not a great deal of interest and perhaps three or four viewings and…
