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Q. We are looking to move out of London at the end of the year and toying with the idea of renting our current home out rather than selling, my only concern is that this will turn into one big headache, have you any advice? A. Renting property particularly if it has been your home…
Q. I have finally decided to sell up but wondering whether or not I should place my property on the market this close to Christmas, or should I now wait until the New Year? A. Notoriously, this time of year is the quietest for estate agency, although having said that the last couple of years…
Q. My wife is expecting our first baby so we need to upgrade our apartment to a larger property. We have found the home of our dreams but unfortunately the vendor is refusing to accept our asking price offer as we still need to sell our current property. Have you any suggestions? A. Its no…
Q. Having just agreed a sale on my apartment though my local estate agent, my agent has recommended a solicitor to process the transaction. Would I be wise to take their advice or do you think I should appoint my own independent solicitor? A. Using a recommended solicitor is generally always a very good idea.…
Q. I am a first time buyer and have been searching for a property for a while now. It seems that everything that hits the market sells before I have an opportunity to view. Have you any suggestions to help prevent me from losing out to other buyers each time. A. The mere fact that…
Q. I own a three bedroom semi detached House that I have just placed on the market for sales. I am however slightly puzzled as to why Two bedroom apartments seem to be worth so much more than houses in general in this area. Is there any particular reason for this? Personally I feel a…
Q. I am in the process of buying a property and have just had the results from the environmental search back from my solicitor. However, I am considerably alarmed as I understand from the report that the property was developed on contaminated land. My solicitor has asked me to call her to discuss. Do you…
Q. I am about to near the end of my current tenancy on the apartment I am renting and have at last decided to buy. However, I am slightly concerned as the market appears to be running ahead of itself with prices climbing almost daily. Do you think I should hold off until next year…
It is with great pleasure that I accept the challenge to address the property issues for the Canary Wharf community. Welcome to my first column! Q. Having made the decision to place my property on the market for sale, I already have an idea of the sort of price I would like to achieve. Having…
