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Succession on a pre 2012 tenancy
Hi all, I lived with my grand father on and off since 2018, and permanently since October 2023. In December 2024 he passed away. I was on the rent book, and me living here took into account housing benefit etc... . I believe I have a right to succession on this basis, it was a 1 bedroom flat and I slept on the sofa. I gave…
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Self Storage renewal price 13% above undiscounted list price. Is it legal?
Screenshot above is what they say the un-discounted, non-new customer price is versus what they're now charging me (13% more). I'm not using their insurance or other extras so is a like-for-like comparison. The price was £58 before and the increase based on "a review of list prices across our stores and unit sizes" but…
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Periodic Tenancy Agreement Template (private landord)
Hi all, Could anyone advise me on where to obtain a Periodic Tenancy Agreement Template for a private landlord, please? Also, where can I download a Right to Rent document? Many thanks Bruno
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Buying next house with commercial building on the land
Hi everyone, I am looking at buying our next house, as part of the house there is a commercial building at the bottom where the last owners converted it to a summer house type space. It's quite large and we had the idea of turning it into an AirBnB. Just wondered if anyone knew the costs/things to go through to get it…
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SDLT second home
I sold my main residence >3 years ago, and have been living in my Mum's house, half of which I inherited 20 years ago. I now want to buy a house with my girlfriend, and believe I'm liable for second home SDLT due to the inherited share and >3 years since I sold my main res. She has a small house, no mortgage, which she…
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EPC downgraded from C to D
We have a EPC carried out in 2020 which we were awarded a C rating. Just had a surveyor to do a EPC, despite us having a valid EPC. She had downgraded our EPC rating from C to D, bang on at 68 points - a C will be 69 points and above. I was wondering if I can get some advice from well versed people here: a.) With a valid…
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Checkmate Certificate of Structural Warranty
Anyone with a Checkmate Certificate of Structural Warranty that they could share with me? I have received something for my home that looks unprofessional. Address mistakes, title of document, grammar, format and layout. Happy for all the personal information to be redacted, I just need to know what it looks like. Thank you
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Selling a house as the attorney (POA).
We are just about to set the wheels in motion to sell my father-in-laws house. Valuation appointments are booked this weekend and then we will appoint a conveyancer from a short list. I know the conveyancer will answer this question but I thought I would ask on here first. We will be selling his house as his attorneys…
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Estate agent problem with EPA
Hi I have an Enduring Power of Attorney for my very elderly mother. This was drawn up in 1998. I have used it to open bank accounts and sign care home contracts. We now have to sell her cottage to pay the home fees and pay back my brother and myself for fees already paid. We put her home in the hands of a local Chancellors…
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Seller refuses Building Regs Regularisation on 2-storey extension. Solicitor says proceed, but I’m w
Hi everyone, I’m currently in the process of buying a house in South England and have hit a major wall regarding Building Regulations. I’m looking for some perspective on whether I’m being too cautious or if the seller is being misleading to avoid an inspection. The house has had several major works over the last 15 years.…
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Estate Agent that states their terms are non negotiable
Hello I found a well regarded estate agent and I asked them to reduce the tie in period from 20 weeks to 12, to change a sole selling rights contract to a sole agency rights contacrt, and their repsonse wes… as a business we are not able to amend …conditions…. to different client preferences…. Are they stringing me along?…
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Making sense of CGT
Hi, trying to figure out our potential liability and going round in circles so would appreciate some help. We're in the fortunate position of being able to buy our next house with an inheritance and thus considering buying before selling our current property. Only considering, as we may decide to just sit tight and wait if…
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When the Managing Agent Controls Everything and Everything Goes Wrong
This is my experience as a cautionary tale about the risks of owning a leasehold flat where lease enforcement and all communications are funnelled through the managing agent. This is a longer post because modern leasehold systems are anything but simple, and the detail matters. TL;DR The agent controlled whether lease…
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Stamp duty - in-laws own 2 houses and want to move, but only planning to swap main residence
My in-laws own 2 houses and are looking to move. They want to sell their main residence where they currently live and purchase a new property. They have owned a second home for many years which their other daughter and her family lives in. The Stamp Duty Calculator seems to show that they won’t be liable for the higher…
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Buying but not moving in immediately - any advice?
I'm buying my first property (first floor flat) and hoping to complete within the next few weeks. I won't be moving in on completion day, as 1) I am currently staying with parents while the sale goes through so no hurry to move out, and 2) I'm very limited on what days I can take off work. So no need for any stress on…
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Buying a house with Annexe - Council tax
I looked at a house today which has a fully configured granny annex including a kitchen. The entire property including annexe is currently (unbelievably) council tax band B. I remember from a previous house, that when the house changes ownership, this gives the local authority the right to come and re-assess the property?…
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Completing ID1 Form for transfer of property.
Can anyone please tell me if there is anywhere I can go and take correct documentation and get this form completed for free? Many thanks
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Online id check re form ID1
I've been quoted up to £500 by local solicitors to complete form ID1 and found this Outfit online who charge £59. Anyone used them or similar?
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Managing Agent not consulting or advising Leaseholders
Background I am a Leaseholder in one of two blocks of flats, the Managing Agent, who is notorious for failing to act in the best interests of the Leaseholders, or to keep Leaseholders or their Recognised Tenants Association timeously informed of management events, or their actions. The Agent is currently overseeing a…
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Leasholder charged £40k for 'decorations'
I am a leaseholder and bought my house around a year ago. Mine is the only house in the complex and is next to a set of apartments which are in a Grade II listed building. My house is not listed. I and the other leaseholders in the complex have recently receievd a Section 20 notice from our freeholder housing association…
