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Nationwide valuation error (alledgedly!!) can I take action?
Hi, First time post, but I really need some advice to help me calm down!!! Had a valuation done on a new build that me and the other half love by Nationwide, about 6 weeks ago after getting in 2 hours before they pulled all of their good tracker mortgages. Valuation came back fine, so proceeded with the purchase and p/x of…
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Survey Less Than Purchase Price ??`
Hello, Just wondering if someone could shed some light and give me some advice or point me in the right direction. Myself and my partner (FTB) signed an agreement for a new property house in early May this year. For which we signed and concluded missives within the first week. But now we have just had a survey done on the…
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BBC - RICS say prices down.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7037962.stm Only a few months ago people were being laughed at for suggesting that prices could fall.
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Is Property Bee broken?
Hi, I think it was 2 days ago when I last used Rightmove and Property Bee was working fine then. But today when I go to Rightmove, there is no Property Bee data showing for any properties at all. I've tried disabling it, restarting Firefox, re-enabling it and restarting Firefox, but still no joy. Can't see anything on the…
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Shared access and housing agency question
Hi guys! I have a quick query. Three years ago between ourselves and our neighbours we were granted access to our property for cars. Both houses dug up front lawns and laid down hardstanding. The grass in front of both houses was dug up and tarmac put down with dropped kerbs to allow access. This grass belongs to a housing…
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Lease to expire - what does this mean?
Hello all moneysavers, I rarely post on here, but I wish to make/save money, and I presumed this was the best place to ask questions! Basically, I wish to move away from home, although I am aware that now is not the best financial time, living with the parents is a bit of a nightmare. I have been looking at property…
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Ending a tenancy
I have found a house I want to rent, but have to give my landlord notice first. In my contract it states I must give 2 months notice but I have been told by other people legally I only have to give 1. My tenancy is an assured shorthold 6 month, but has been rolling for the last 2 years. Spoke to my current landlord today…
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bond schemes
I am moving to another area to a different job and I am looking to rent. Does anyone know about Bond deposit schemes that I think councils run to help pay the deposit for someone who is going to rent if they have no savings . I can afford rent but that plus deposit will be hard.
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Remodeling home...consult architect or interior designer first?
I am planning on remodeling our very tiny galley kitchen and adjoining family room by expanding out about 8 feet. The problem is, neither one of us has an eye for what goes together. We both know what we like/don't like when we see it, but just aren't creative enough to coordinate things on our own. So, are we better off…
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Redrow
I have seen a Redrow property that I have my eye on, I am not planning on reserving yet as I am still saving up my deposit. Can anyone tell me if they have experience of purchasing from Redrow? All comments, good and bad are welcome. Thanks.
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Do you own a house in Florida? Possibly useful info
Saw an item on TV when in Orlando that may be of interest to people in the UK but owning homes in Florida. If you appoint a builder to undertake work on your house (eg new roof) and the builder uses sub-contractors or suppliers and then goes bankrupt (sadly now not uncommon) you can be sued for the value of the…
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To sell or not to sell - help!
We have sold our property after being on the market for 1 week. We accepted a drop in price as there was a house we were interested in. This house fell through and now we have nowhere to move to. We are now getting pressure from estate agents / solicitors to move somewhere in order for the sale to go through. Renting would…
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Need Help
Hi guys, need help, my landlord has decided to give up all his houses back to the bank as he is losing money on them all. He has said that he can sign a declaration to trnasfer responsibility of the mortgage into my name and the ownership into my name and I just take over the payments. Can this be done, if not, what can I…
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Moving House Help needed
I need some help, i'm due to move in next 4 weeks, need plenty of boxes(collected alot of stuff over the years) but the price of cardboard boxes is ridiculously high, anyone know where i get hold of boxes for moving without it costing a fortune? :beer:
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Help getting deposit back
Hi, I paid 2000 pounds deposit on a property and when it came time for me to move out and go elsewhere, i approached the agency and asked for my deposit. I was told that the deposit i made was missing due to the fact the gentlemen in question who worked for the agents disappeared with the funds. Obviously with the help of…
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building work never finished- discovered 12 years on
Hi ll, I wonder if anybody knows where I stand on this. I have a leasehold flat, the freehold belonging to the council. 12 years ago I paid for over £1000 for external work to be done, pointing cementing and such like. As I rent out the flat and live over 70 miles away I have relied on tenants and letting agents to let me…
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best deal for part ex?
We are currently awaiting valuations back on our property for a part exchange on a new build property. Can anyone give me any advice on how to get the best deal? Many thanks in advance.:money:
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Letting Agent Fees
Hi, could anyone shed any light on letting agent fees for tenants? My fiance and I are interested in renting a property (can't afford to buy) and have just been told by Remax that we have to pay them an 'application' fee of around 170 pounds! We've previously used a letting agent who didn't charge us anything so we are…
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help! letting agents have told us we need to leave as the house is uninhabitable!
hi i need some urgent advice our landlord today has told us that the house needs urgent repair and we need to move out. the letting agents have rented a property that is not fit for renting and have offered us 2 other places to go to what legal position do we have and can we get compensation? also, who can we get some…
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Wait until after Xmas to buy?
Hello, I am a First Time Buyer who has managed to get a mortgage & needs to move ideally by March and I need some advice please. Given the current financial situation how much should I offer for a £290K property? My budget is £250K (could afford a little more but trying to avoid because of stamp duty). Is 20% below the…