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Re: Would like advice please regarding flipping houses

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  • I think the consensus is that its a bad idea. now lets have a nice weekend.
  • Alexland
    Alexland Posts: 10,183 Forumite
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    flaneurs_lobster said:
    There's very little point in just repeating the same scenario over and over again. If you are not happy taking advice from random people off the internet then seek professional advice from your bank, solicitor or accountant. 
    And if you do consult a professional ensure they are engaged by you and so acting in your best interests. Never trust a solicitor etc working for someone else.
  • MeteredOut
    MeteredOut Posts: 3,042 Forumite
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    edited 10 January at 6:48PM
    IanManc said:
    Alexland said:
    flaneurs_lobster said:
    There's very little point in just repeating the same scenario over and over again. If you are not happy taking advice from random people off the internet then seek professional advice from your bank, solicitor or accountant. 
    And if you do consult a professional ensure they are engaged by you and so acting in your best interests. Never trust a solicitor etc working for someone else.
    And don't believe that a solicitor has told your partner that the return is guaranteed because no actual real solicitor would ever say that.
    I asked whether this advice was paid for and in writing; no response.
  • Andrea2528
    Andrea2528 Posts: 284 Forumite
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    edited 11 January at 1:06PM
    IanManc said:
    Alexland said:
    flaneurs_lobster said:
    There's very little point in just repeating the same scenario over and over again. If you are not happy taking advice from random people off the internet then seek professional advice from your bank, solicitor or accountant. 
    And if you do consult a professional ensure they are engaged by you and so acting in your best interests. Never trust a solicitor etc working for someone else.
    And don't believe that a solicitor has told your partner that the return is guaranteed because no actual real solicitor would ever say that.
    I asked whether this advice was paid for and in writing; no response.
    My partner went along to his own solicitors with this person and I told him to get something in writing.  He came back saying his mind was put at ease, with nothing signed for at all.  
  • happybagger
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     How risky is this with a first charge put in place?
    Given that this was in fact the only question you asked in your opening post, it seems that you have your answer.

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