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We have signed contracts, agreed exchange dates and are due to move into our new home in two weeks time, but the sellers are now saying they cannot move out for at least another week. There are people moving into our house, so we will have nowhere to go. Can we force the [...]
Saturday, July 4th, 2009
I am buying my first house and the search has revealed the public sewer runs through the back garden. Is this something I should worry about?
All public sewers are owned and maintained by the local water authority – in Wales, Welsh Water – and you are unable to build anything over it, such as [...]
Saturday, July 4th, 2009
I am interested in buying a property but would like to ensure that the owner includes all the carpets and curtains in the sale. Are these likely to be included as fixtures and fittings?
When agreeing to buy a property you must ensure the estate agent’s particulars include details of the carpets, curtains and other [...]
Saturday, June 27th, 2009
My husband gifted me his share of our house three years ago but now he has major debt problems and I have heard that the transfer of the property into my sole name could be overturned. Is this true?
Sadly, you are right. Under the current Insolvency laws, if the person making the gift [...]
Saturday, June 27th, 2009
I am buying a flat but the owner wants to sell a garage as part of the package. I don’t need the garage, what should I do?
Saturday, June 27th, 2009
My neighbour says the state of my property is affecting the value of his and is threatening me with his solicitors if I do not do what he asks. Can he do this?
Saturday, June 6th, 2009
Having put an offer on an old house, my solicitor has to carry out searches of the local authority. How long is this likely to take?
Saturday, June 6th, 2009
I am almost at the stage of exchanging contracts on a property and have been asked for 15% deposit. Is this normal and could I be in danger of losing the house?
Saturday, June 6th, 2009
My mother has Alzheimer’s and is in a nursing home. I have an Enduring Power of Attorney to deal with her affairs. Can I sell her property and dispose of her belongings?
Saturday, June 6th, 2009
I have had an offer accepted on a house but does this mean that it is mine subject to contracts being exchanged, or could another buyer beat me to it?
Saturday, May 30th, 2009
My brother-in-law has had his house repossessed. I offered to buy his new kitchen from him, but is he allowed to sell it and let me remove it?
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
My daughter is in a joint mortgage with a friend she has now fallen out wit. Is there any way she can end the mortgage early without incurring any expensive penalties?
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
I cannot find the deeds to my house - in fact I don’t ever remember seeing any.
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
My neighbour has offered to repair our boundary fence, as long as I pay. What should I do?
Saturday, May 16th, 2009
Can I transfer my house to my children while living in it, without having to sell the property if I later go into care?
Saturday, May 16th, 2009
If I terminate my Tenancy Agreement will I have to pay rent until a new tenant is found?
Sunday, May 10th, 2009
My mother gave us money to pay the deposit on our house and we would like to ensure that if we need to sell it she gets her money back before any other unsecured debts are paid. How do we do this? Do we need to tell the Mortgage Company?
The best way to [...]
Saturday, May 9th, 2009
There is a small plot of waste land at the side of my house but no-one seems to know who owns it. How do I find out who the owner is?
Saturday, May 9th, 2009
My husband and I are separating. Is it possible for my son to take over his share of the mortgage?
Saturday, May 9th, 2009
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