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Who are Sense Investments?

Dotty_D
Dotty_D Posts: 1 Newbie
edited 19 June 2011 at 9:53PM in House buying, renting & selling
Hi all new here. I am looking to buy a property and came across this company called Sense Investments?
Anyone heard of them or had dealings with them?

They say they will give me 25% off the price of the house and pay my 25% deposit for me? They want £5000 upfront though.
Is it me or does this just sound like a scam?
Are Sense Investments a scam? Someone told me this type of transaction was mortgage fraud and now illegal? Help....I am confused.com

Comments

  • blue_haddock
    blue_haddock Posts: 12,110 Forumite
    So they take 25% off the value of the house and give you a further 25% plus a £5k backhander. Effectively halving the cost of the house.

    Sounds dodgy if you ask me!
  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

    You actually need to ask?

    I can do better than that. Send me just £2000 and I'll buy the property of your dreams with 35% off!
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