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Q. I have two offers on my property; one is cash and chain free and for the asking price and the other for more than the asking price but the buyer, although he has his property under offer is in a chain. Of course the extra money would be nice but the cash is tempting…
Q. I am moving house soon and given the size of the home I need to pack up I am considering using a removal company to help me make the move. How do I know if a firm is reputable or not, I don’t have any recommendations so I am really worried in case it…
This week I have some exciting news to share with you all. For years now Agents have been held at the mercy of the two property portals namely Rightmove and Zoopla who have captured the market when it comes to consumers searching for property. More than 500 estate agents have joined forces to create an…
Q. I am an overseas investor with property in the UK and plan to sell sometime soon. I first heard last December that the Chancellor intends to extend the scope of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) to include the sale of residential properties in the UK which are owned by non-UK residents. When will it come…
Q. I am a very responsible Landlord and am keen to ensure I carry out all my responsibilities especially any legal requirements. However the gas safety certificate is about to expire on my property but my tenant is refusing to allow my contractor access to carry this out. What can I do about this; surely they…
Q. I am a Landlord and my contract on my investment property is about to expire and the agent has contacted me to ask if I wish to renew? I would like to extend the contract for sure do but I also want to put the rent up a substantial amount given the rent was…
Q. Yesterday I made an asking price offer for a simply stunning apartment which was accepted only to be told 24 hours later that the vendor has received another asking price offer from another similar unencumbered buyer like myself and the seller has decided to put us in a ‘contract race’. Can you explain what…
Q. I am in the middle of selling my investment property and nothing seems to going anywhere fast. I am constantly fobbed off and told that things are progressing towards exchange and then we hit another brick wall. I am wondering if it would be a good idea to ask for the buyer’s contact details…
Q. I am a Landlord of a rental Property in the Canary Wharf area and have heard about a new scheme in operation by the Local Council of each borough to introduce blanket licensing of all rental homes? Is this now in existence across the board and if so what do I need to do…
Q. I am planning to put my house on the market in the next month or so and wondered if you could offer any tips with respect to attracting potential buyers and generally making the place more saleable? A. Opening your home to perfect strangers and allowing them to snoop around your home can be…
