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Q. I am in desperate need of some extra space and toying with the idea of converting the Loft in my house to a bedroom. Where do I stand with regards to the local planning authority, do I need to get planning permission for this? A. A loft conversion along with the building of a…
Q. I need to sell my property urgently as I have fallen in love with a house I viewed last week. It has been on the market for 2 weeks with a reputable agent and I have had plenty of viewings and two offers, both not acceptable as one buyer has something to sell the…
Q. I am currently living in Hong Kong and have been renting my apartment in the docklands out for the last 5 years. However, I hear the market is booming in the UK at the moment so I’m seriously considering selling. Is it possible to sell this without taking a trip back to the UK…
Q. I made an offer last week on an apartment that has recently come to the market. I am however extremely frustrated as the agent has advised me that even though I have offered the full asking price the vendor is not willing to accept my offer or take the property off the market as…
Q. I am in the process of buying my first property and things seem to progressing relatively well. However I am in a bit of a dilemma with the property that I am currently renting, when do you think I should serve notice to my landlord? A friend of mine did this recently and the…
Q. I have just inherited a large sum of money and would love to invest in a second property. However, I really don’t have the time to spend on looking after a project like this, I know that agents offer various services to assist, what would you recommend? A. Investing in property is definitely a…
Q. Has there been much of an impact on the property market in general with the Bank of England announcing yet another interest rate increase last week? A. From the very beginning of the year the activity in the Dockland’s property market has been tremendous, so much so, that lack of good quality stock and…
Q. Is it worth paying the extra for a property on a gated development with leisure facilities apposed to a regular apartment in a purpose built block without all the frills? A. Property is very much a case of personal choice, therefore something that works for one individual may not necessarily work for another. A…
Q. I am thinking about replacing the windows and doors in my cottage, are there any regulations I should be aware of? A. On April 1st 2002 new regulations came into force for installing replacement windows and doors. Standards in thermal insulation now have to be met and a certificate issued as proof. This is…
Q. I have just had the surveyors report back on the house I am buying and it doesn’t sound good. The surveyor has reported serious dry rot in the ground floor timbers. How serious is this problem and is it easy to rectify? A. Dry Rot is one of the two main species of fungus…
