How long must i look after a piece of land before i can claim it? I have been cutting the grass "out the back" for want of a better phrase; for 8 years as it was unsightly and neglected when...
Hello My girlfriend and I have been living in a flat we moved into mid july. Since we have been living there we have noticed mould growing everywhere! Up the walls, on the window sills. Its even...
If you're selling a house without double glazing (large 3 bedroomed semi- London Suburbs) is it a good idea to have it installed prior to selling? Does it increase the value more than the cost? or...
We live in a semi detached house with a conservatory on the back. We were due to have the cavity walls filled today. The workmen said they could not do the work even though we were visited by one of...
I am thinking of selling a property I have inherited. It is a 1 bedroom (with additional study) house with own front/back gardens, which is approx 80% finished. Someone has now expressed an interest...
Hi all what are the chances of securing a loan for a property before I have sold my current house? If I do not get in soon I will miss out on the property I am looking at but obviously need to sell my...
Help ! We moved into a house as tenants a week ago and ever since we have all sorts of problems, which, after a lot of shouting and angry phone calls have been sorted amicably. However, last night...
We have recently exchanged and our tenancy is classed as introductory. Although we have moved areas I stayed in my job but am finding it difficult to commute. I would like to move out temporarily...
My garage is being invaded by my neighbours ivy it is growing up my garage wall over the roof it is now in the eaves so I now have damp patches on the felt inside the garage. I asked them nicely if...
The wall is a bit wrecked where a roller blind has been fixed & pulled away & refixed a few times. What will the best way to fill that so that another blind can be fitted? Can it be filled or...
Hey, I am in the process of selling a house that has been completely refurbed. we had a registered plumber in to fit new central heating/combi boiler/bathroom/kitchen. However, he seems to have...
Is this a bad idea?only got 10 years left to go on our 25yr mortgage! but just live in old terraced house. Theres no way we can get a mortgage for a nicer house, the only option we see is to sell up...
long story guys but heregoes ill try and make it simple and short - me and hubby split after 7 years brought our flat from the council cheap and have to live there for 7 years unless we sell b4 and...
I am in the process of buying a fairly new house which has a brick double garage attached. I would like to have this converted into a room which could be used as a Gym and Music Room. I appreciate...
My neighbours have an extention right to the boundry. The guttering and overflow pipe are therfeore on my land. This is not a problem at the moment as the rain falls on to garden soil but I am...
House is 30+ years old and now looking a bit grubby. How to go about cleaning it. Have had someone round the door saying an acid clean would be best but that sounded a bit drastic. Is there anything...
I currently own a shared ownership property. I have a mortgage for 40% and pay rent to a housing association for the other 60%. I am interested to know if it is legal for me to rent the whole flat...
We are building a new build with basement. We are using a basement tanking company and so far they have tanked the external areas and just need to do the internal floor area. They have only been paid...
I'm thinking of having a small conservatory, how close can I build to the boundary wall? I live in a semi-detatched bungalow with "jobs-worth" neighbour so need to get it right first time....
hi, i have a problem with disrespectful noisey neighbours. they have ignored my requests (both written and verbal) to keep their noise down. my next step is my management company (i live in a flat)...