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3 years ago my partner and I moved from London to Scotland as she'd got a job there. Since then, we've been tenants in a rented house. During that period, we retained our London flat mainly as a...
I have scraped off the bulk with a hoe, how can I remove what is left ?
Lender valuation queries asbestos. I had a specialist report done, which indicated a small amount in one room needed removing (artex). I have removed the artex and had the room re-plastered. A family...
I am now in the position to rent out the bungalow I recently bought. I have renters in place - as the are (virtually) family I have a price below the possible amount but I'm fine with that as its...
Hi...my husband has inherited a house..we need to knock it down and rebuild it..the land is worth 100,000, we have been told we have to pay 1250 stamp duty??
Could anyone please give me a rough price for a re-wire and new central heating system for a two bed ex metro semi?
May deepest thanks in anticipation (as always)...
I am about to get a quote to replace SH with central heating and a combi boiler Can I expect the plumber or gas engineer to remove the storage heaters and water tank or will (and who) I need to get...
We have an Everest fitted door which has been installed for over twelve years. It is now out of warranty. Over the last couple of years , this south facing door has become slightly warped and, as a...
I also posted in home and garden as wasnt sure! I am in the process of re-mortgaging my house. For the first time the survey brought up ? asbestos. The mortgage lender valuer has held a £5k...
Any ideas? The chimney stack in the spare bedroom is showing signs of water ingress which I put down to loose flashings but when I checked in the attic the chimney stack is dry. Could the water be...
I bid for a house I really wanted before Christmas and didn’t get it This week I have had an offer accepted for a property only for the first property to now become available again You just can’t...
Well I have finally done it and bought my first B2L It’s a two bed bungalow - it does have storage radiators and a water boiler in but is central heating a better option? It’s only small so a...
Had a phone call today from a company called Ecohome who wanted to come and check our last lot of loft insulation for signs of condensation in the attic. Apparently, it would take about thirty minutes...
Went to view a property on Tuesday at 3.15 (its not on the internet - only just gone on sale) - offer (full asking price and cash too) emailed - as requested - on Wednesday morning - heard nothing -...
Hi all, looking at a property that has recently come onto the market, with a bit of land and what we consider quite a low price for what it is. However, there is a 25% Uplift Clause for a period of 20...
I am making the first steps in trying to replace a conservatory (4 x 3) I with a kitchen extension. I need to know if I would be able to use the existing foundations. We aren't able to contact...
I own the property I live in but the land is lease hold the lease being held by the local council. After some 30 years I have decided to enquire about buying the lease i.e. how much would it cost and...
.....how to find out who owns undeveloped land which is described as "unnamed land and garage site to the rear of No's 13 to 25 (street name)"? Would the Land Registry have the information? Any help...
As above - to help our boy up the property ladder we are buying his house from him (on a cash basis) so that he's not in a chain. We intend to rent the property out after we've bought it and he's...
I have just had a bid rejected on a property - its been on sale for about a week and the seller said my bid was below what they wanted and they had more viewings next week. Should I wait until next...