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Q. I recently made an offer on a property I viewed a week ago and have been told by the agent the property is now under offer. I have explained that I wish to make an offer over the asking price but the agent refuses to put the offer forward, what can I do? A.…
Q. What is all the fuss surrounding Home information Packs, are they really going ahead and if so how will this impact the property market? A. Home Information Packs or HIPS as they are more commonly referred to look set to become law from the 1st of June 2007. Despite opposition from the majority including…
Q. I am in the process of buying a house but am slightly alarmed as I have just had a letter from my solicitor advising me that there is an easement over the property. He has asked me to make an appointment to see him to discuss, I have no idea what this is, can…
Q. Having rented for the last 12 months I am now starting to think about buying. What sort of costs to purchase am I likely to incur as a first time buyer? A. Its good to see your thinking ahead regarding anticipated costs for your purchase as you will not have any nasty surprises a…
Q. I am being posted overseas with my company and have decided to rent out my property whilst I am away. My agent wants to have a professional inventory carried out prior to the tenant’s occupation. Is this really necessary, surely I can do this myself and save the cost? A. Inventories at first thought…
Q. I have been given the opportunity to purchase the share of the freehold on my property located on a very nice development here within the docklands. I have been told that the current freeholder has put the opportunity to purchase the freehold out to the general market and we as leaseholders will be given…
Q. I agreed to purchase an apartment in august last year and unfortunately have still not been able to exchange contracts due to considerable delays on the legal side, which are no fault of my own. However, I have just had extremely shocking news, my vendor’s solicitor has just informed me that because of the…
Q. I am currently looking within the Docklands for a two bedroom property within close proximity to my office in canary wharf. Having viewed several properties over the weekend it would seem that the properties on offer with river views come with a huge price tag compared with non river. Is it worth paying the…
Q. Now that my property is under offer, my estate agent has asked me to provide him with copies of my passport and a current utility bill to comply with money laundering regulations. I sold a property a few years ago and was not asked for this information then, so why now? A. You are…
Q. I have just agreed terms with my agent to place my property on the market for sale. Having discussed viewing arrangements my agent has asked if I can provide them with a set of keys. Is this really necessary, and are there really advantages to letting my agent have keys? A. Good question. Having…
