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What a great first six months of 2015 it’s been so far and if the facts and figures are to be believed looking ahead to the rest of the year it seems we have more of the same to come. With the uncertainty of the election now firmly behind us it seems its full steam…
Q. I’m selling my apartment but so far I have had three separate offers all from seemingly respectable buyers that have been vetted by my agent but each time they have changed their mind a few weeks into the sale and pulled out of the purchase. I am becoming exasperated with the situation as months…
Q. I’m having trouble selling my Penthouse apartment; it’s been on the market for six months now and still no offers. The agent is telling me that it has everything a penthouse needs, a water view, high specification and a great location but still nothing. I’ve already reduced the price and am literally stuck as…
Q. I am currently in the process of buying my first home a pretty little house in a gorgeous location. However having had a survey carried out last week I have just heard that my Lender is refusing to lend on the property given it has Japanese Knotweed growing in and around the garden! I…
Q. I’m selling my period property which has been under offer for about four weeks now however I’ve hit a major road block as my buyer’s survey has flagged up major structural problems which has resulted in him pulling out of the purchase. Obviously I am keen for my agent to get it back on…
Q. I am a first time seller and am completely unsure who I should instruct to sell my property for me. I have asked around amongst friends and colleagues but no one has a recommendation so I am feeling a little overwhelmed as I know that Estate Agents in general don’t have the best reputation…
Q. I’m new to the private rental sector and have just secured my first home to rent which I move into in the next couple of days. A few colleagues have recommended that I consider taking out contents insurance? Is this really necessary? Surely this is something the Landlord should already have in place so why…
Q. I really need to sell my apartment but only just renewed the rental contract before a sudden shift in my circumstances. I have already signed up for another 12 months with a 6 month break clause. Have you any suggestions of what I might be able to do? A. A sudden change of circumstances…
Q. I have been renting my apartment for the past four months and out of the blue the tenant has contacted my agents and reported that several splits in the sofa fabric have appeared. Obviously I am very concerned about this, the sofa is a few years old admittedly but I never expected this. What…
Q. One of the clauses in my tenancy agreement mentions that Stamp Duty Land Tax may be charged to the tenant? Isn’t Stamp Duty something that buyers purchasing a property pay, why is this relevant to rentals? Can you enlighten me? A. Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) isn’t only confined to sales. Tenants in rented…
