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Q. I have just accepted a job in canary wharf and need to rent an apartment, I notice there are plenty of privately advertised properties to let, do you think this is a good idea or should I stick to a reputable agent. A. Of course going down the private route can be more attractive…
Q. I have just agreed to buy my first property for investment purposes. Currently there is a corporate tenant in possession with an AST agreement who is paying above the market rate. I am thinking of purchasing the property along with the tenant in possession, do you think this is a good idea or do…
Q. My developments freehold was recently sold and having met the new freeholder at our last residents meeting, there were suggestions that possibly they are thinking of synchronising everything in respect to the service charge and ground rent collection. Do you think this is a good idea, or do you think its better left with…
Q. I agreed to sell my property back in May to a buyer that had their property under offer to a first time buyer, although I was reluctant to get involved in a chain my buyer seemed extremely keen and their agent assured my agent that their buyer was ready to purchase immediately. However, 5…
Q. I am purchasing a two bedroom apartment off plan, but not sure whether I should purchase with or without a parking space. As I don’t have a car myself, is there really any advantage to purchasing a space, and is it worth the extra expense? A. Most off plan opportunities with one beds and…
Q. I have just agreed a sale on my property and my agent has suggested using his recommended solicitor for the conveyancing. I usually give all my legal work to an old family friend of mine up north who will obviously be far more competitive on fees. The agent seems to think I would be…
Q. Following the announcement from Northern Rock last week, I’m wondering how this is going to affect the property market? A. Whenever this kind of announcement breaks we can always expect a certain amount of hysteria to set in from some members of the general public. It’s a similar situation to the petrol crisis a…
Q. Having asked several estate agents for a valuation on my property, I am surprised to find there is such a variation in the fees they charge, why is this? A. There is an old saying “You get what you pay for” and the simple fact is that in agency just like anything else in…
Q. The market seems a little crazy at the moment, at the beginning of the year a friend sold their property within 24 hours for the full asking price. I thought I would take advantage of the market also and placed mine on for sale 4 weeks ago, however, it’s still not sold and I…
Q. I need to have my house valued as I’m being relocated overseas with work. Having never sold before what is the usual procedure with regards to calling agents in, and am I expected to pay for this service? A. Most estate Agents in this area offer free valuations to prospective sellers as part of…
