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rightmove
quick question - how long does it generally take for rightmove to update their website with sold house prices. my neighbours have recently moved and new people have been in 3 weeks. im interested to know what it sold for. thanks ps, i dont particularly wanna go round and ask them so please dont suggest that.
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Removals advice/recommendations Otley West Yorks
Hi, I'm looking for some recommendations for small domestic removal companies to move me from Otley (LS21) to Knaresborough (HG5). Good, quick and cheap please! Happy to consider 'Man with van' services as we haven't got all that much stuff (moving from 2 bed terrace). If anybody has any experience of local removal…
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No NHBC Warranty for a "Converted" flat
Hi Everyone, I'm buying a new flat in a large house which is being converted into multiple flats by a local developer. There is no NHBC warranty (the flat is classed as a conversion, even though the building is effectively being completely rebuilt). The flat will be covered by an "Architect's Certificate" (saying building…
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87 years left on lease - how much to extend?
Hello, can anybody please advise me how much it would cost to extend a lease on a flat which has 87 years remaining? How do I find out - do I pay a solicitor or contact the freeholder myself? Thanks very much to anybody who can help!
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stamp duty when do i pay it
hi all, hope your all having a good day my solicitor is still on holiday so i have a quick question when do i pay my stamp duty on exchange or completion? also whats the best schedule for moving in a chain or 3 hubby suggests getting a van and moving out nearly everything the day before we complete and packing the few last…
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Firt time leaving home and on incapacity benefits! need help and advice
Hi everyone ok this is what is happening. I am on incapacity benefit and live with parents. Im 27 by the way. I need to move out now cos things are not that good at home and family need there own space and i need own space too. I have never lived anywhere apart from home and dont know where too start. I have looked at few…
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Changed mind on putting offer on house
Hi was wondering what people think I should do. Looked on here for similar things but it's taking ages so I've started a thread hoping someone can help. I put in an offer on a house and it was rejected. The EA rang the next day and said the vendor was accepting an offer from someone else and gave me the opportunity to put…
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eviction
Thanks to everyone who replied
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How many times do you let your purchaser view?
A bit of a moan and advice needed please We are currently in the process of a part exchange due for exchange Friday 23Apr with a view to complete mid June. The builder has instructed MovewithUs to oversee the sale of our property through dual agents. Two estate agents were instructed to market our property, EA one was on…
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SOLD house price - can't find one?
We're interested in a house and have got a copy of the HIP which shows it was sold in 1996 and 2007. However the only sold price I can find on a multitude of sold price websites is the 1995 price. As the house has been extended significantly since then this isn't very helpful. There is no sign of the 2007 sale. The HIP…
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renting help ???
Hi I was just wondering wether anyone could help me out with renting a place . I have been asked for a credit rating and have been told that it will cost £180 for me and my wife . Frankly I know my credit rating is pretty rubbish and i really dont have £180 to throw away as my work isnt great at the minute. Any help…
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Right to buy mortgages
Anyone know which banks I can approach for a right to buy mortgage? All the ones I've contacted so far don't deal with them. Many thanks :o )
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Outstanding property
Makes me smile. http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-22711123.html Mirror in lounge - what is it reflecting? Carpet in bathroom. Tres chic. And also it's Two/Four Bedrooms... C'mon lets have a giggle at some amusing estate agent speak: This EA "is delighted to present arguably one of the most outstanding…
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Holding deposit on apartment
Hope someone can advise what to do here, I'd appreciate any input.. I applied for an apartment on the 22nd last month, paid a holding deposit+admin fee over the phone (£1315+£95) after they insisted it would be quicker than coming down to the office, after which I visited the letting agent office to sign the holding…
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Advice please! Exchanged contracts, now neighbour started building over boundary!
I exchanged contracts last week on my late father's house, completion is at end of April. I've just had a phone call to say that the next door neighbour has taken down his fence and started building a wall at the side of the private driveway to my dad's house. This driveway belongs to the house, and is already very tight…
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Flying freehold? or not?
I own a single leasehold flat (99 years with 60 years left) above 4 lock up garages. The owner of the freehold is offering to sell me the freehold for the garages which are all leased out to other parties (99 years with 60 years left) . Can I insist he includes the flat above? If not should I buy the freehold for the…
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Guys a little help if you please.....leasehold whats the downside
I know the difference between leasehold and freehold (to me leasehold means you don't own the property) The property I'm going to look at has 991 years remaining (so I should be ok with not out living that) What in your experience is the downside to a lease hold property that you wished you knew about before hand? Also…
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First offer - a question
I have seen a house that I like. It is up for 315K with the promise of 15K cashback on completion, to cover the cost of modernising that needs doing. I feel that the work needed is way beyond 15K. The estate agent that took me around said he values it at 275K, and the seller was unhappy with this suggestion. I have an…
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house dilemma with the sellers
We bought our first home and close on 4/30. Well, my buyer agent calls me today and says that the seller cleaned the koi pond at the house and says the bill is $500. The seller wants me to pay for it or give 4 koi fish to the koi pond cleaning guy and he will charge $250 instead. The seller did not ask for my permission…
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Question about notice period
I have a quick question about a rental contract. Our contract was renewed last September 9th for a year with a break clause that after 4 months, either us or LL can terminate the contract by giving 2 months notice in writing. We think we have found a flat that we like and so I would like to give notice in the next few…