My father died ayear ago, penniless I thought until today. His exwife who is not my mother stated that he was still on the house deeds, does this mean that my siblings and I have a claim to the part...
Does anyone know under what circumstances (if any) the police are able to hold onto possesions without any kind of reciept? The person they belong to was arrested and bailed, they got some personal...
Back again. Just had notification that my aunt is going to challenge a property transfer completed in 1998 and stated it was carried out with undue influence & unconscionability. You may recall...
We were first time buyers for our current property so we have not been in a chain before. We have found a property we absolutely love (too soon!) - however, we haven't sold ours yet (it's not on...
i live in council property at the moment and i would like to buy another property for rent in different area - over 150 miles from my current main place - it is legal to stay at council property?...
My daughter's neighbour has a eucalyptus tree growing very close to the border fence. It was put in by the building company 20 years ago as this house was a show home for a couple of years after which...
Over a year ago my then boyfriend and i bought a house together. The plan was to put in both names but he hold me that bank said we couldnt because we are not married. Though i have heard from several...
Just had my half-yearly bill for metered water etc from United Utilities. Nothing wrong with the bill but they are once again trying to flog a Homeserve insurance policy to cover damage to the supply...
Anyone understand the rules. Ok a son living with his dad is called on for a debt. The bailiff says he can take items from the house unless the Dad can prove it's his but how can you prove it? I mean...
Hi I dont really know where to start with this one and im sure you will need more information to help me. My Dad died around 16 years ago now,since then alot has happened and i now live with my mum to...
We have a neighbour who screams obscenities at his partner(?), girlfriend (?) for anything up to nearly an hour at a time. He sounds very violent - there is a lot of banging noises accompanied by...
I had to obtain a copy of the Land Certificate relating to my house to find a caution had been put on it by the local council social services department. My father lived in my house for 10 years as I...
Is anyone able to offer some advice on the following scenario: My ex Husband and my family home was owned in our joint names We obtained a legal separation in Dec 2009 and I moved out of the family...
This is a problem im having in preparation for an exam. Mary accidentally takes the wrong suitcase home from the airport. The suitcase belongs to John, who realises that his suitcase is missing and...
Just really want some advice please. We currently own our home(mortgage)which is a ex local authority property.My hubby is being made redundant at the end of Sept,basically we know we're not going to...
If your house is empty do you have to pay council tax? My house has been empty for nearly a year now and they are saying that I have to start paying council tax, £100 per month even though it is...
Hi! We purchased a new build house in Nov 06. We have been approached by a solicitor for the water board asking us to sign a deed of easement so they can have access to the main drain in th centre of...
I cannot help thinking that prices may come down even further - what with the VAT increase in December and then higher taxes on the cards for next year. I have to buy a house in a region I do not...