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Am I entitled to Council Tax discount?

My partner and I have a joint tenancy agreement on our flat and are both named on the Council Tax bill. He is a full-time student and exempt from paying Council Tax. Should I be entitled to a single person’s discount?

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Mortgage transfer sparks Stamp Duty Tax

Why should Stamp Duty be payable on the transfer of a mortgage into joint names?

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Don’t do DIY to make a Will

We have just bought our first house and need to make a Will. A friend of mine has created a DIY Will using a special pack bought from a local stationery business. Is this something I can do fairly simply?

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Should I change house deeds post-marriage?

My partner and I bought a home together two years ago. We got married six weeks ago and I am wondering whether I need to change my name on the house deeds etc. What documents will I need to change.

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Landlord opened my mail

Is it illegal for my former Landlord to open my mail? I moved out of the flat last month and he has opened two letters addressed to me at the property he rented to me.

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Fiance’s parents want Pre-Nup Agreement

I shall be getting married in five months and we plan to live in a house which was bought for my future husband by his parents. They are suggesting we sign a prenuptial agreement to ensure their investment remains in their family in case we separate. Is this something I should agree to?

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Three potential buyers - for one house

Having waited 18 months to find a buyer for my property I have now received three offers in the last few days all at different prices. What should I do?

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Deceased dad still named on leasehold interest

My mother has recently died. She was the owner of the freehold interest in the property but on receipt of the Title Deeds we note that the original leasehold interest remains in the sole name of my late father who died 10 years ago. What do we need to do?

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Worry free way to sign property contracts

I am buying a new house, but will be abroad on an extended business trip when final contracts are due to signed. What should I do?

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Father’s ‘lost’ sons will share his Will

My father died a widower without leaving a Will. I thought I was his only child but he had two sons by a previous marriage who are making a claim against his Estate. He had no contact with them in more than 40 years. Do they have a claim?

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

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