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Q. My solicitor is just firming up completion dates with me as we are ready to exchange. The trouble is I want to complete after Christmas now as we are only have a week but my buyer wants to move in for Christmas, I’m tearing my hair out as we have now reached a stalemate?…
So we hit the final month of 2009 with many of us breathing a sigh of relief and hoping that 2010 will have something more positive to bring to the table. The year started shaky and quietly as buyers trod with caution wondering whether they should be buying at all with talk that the market…
Q. I’m thinking of converting my loft, do you think this is a good idea and what’s required regarding planning etc? A. A loft conversion is a great way to utilize existing space in your home. It’s a perfect solution as you do not have to lose your garage or part of your garden to…
Q. I’m hearing the words ‘negative equity bantered around just lately, what does this mean and how does it affect me personally? A. Unfortunately, because of the current financial climate the term ‘negative equity’ has reared its ugly head once again. Negative equity is usually the result of a significant decline in the property market…
Q. I’m about to exchange contracts on my first property and my solicitor has asked for a suitable completion date? I understand the norm is about 2 weeks but a friend of mine recently did a simultaneous exchange and completion, what’s best? A. Correct, most buyers and sellers prefer a 2 week break between exchange and…
Q. I have some money that I have decided to invest in property but am very confused as after speaking to friends about which type of property is best for investment I have had so many different opinions I no longer know what to think. Can you help? A. When you are buying for investment…
Q. The survey report on the house that I’m buying has come back saying there is a problem with ‘Roof Spread’ can you shed some light on this, I have no idea what this means? A. Roof spread occurs when the load or roof covering is too heavy for the supports. The weight on the roof…
Q. I’m about to rent a flat for the first time and was wondering if there are any rules about what comes with a property if its fully furnished, part furnished or unfurnished? A. No, there are no strict rules but both expectations and reality can vary in different areas of the country. Generally, a…
Q. Why should a Landlord or Tenant use an agent that is a member of ARLA? A. The Association of Residential Letting Agents, ARLA, is the only professional body that is solely concerned with the self-regulation of letting agents and for nearly 25 years has been actively promoting the highest standards across every aspect of…
Q. I’m selling a property for the first time, are you able to give me a few guidelines as to finding and appointing a suitable Estate Agent? A. Finding the right Agent to sell your property is obviously paramount, as you are about to embark on selling what’s likely to be your biggest asset, and…
