If the property you offered on had a sale going through, and now a further two weeks will have gone by (come Tuesday) - the original buyers could well be in the position to exchange.

I can't...

If I was buying cash and I felt comfortable with the risks, then I wouldn't have the searches done.

In fact, I would pay the agent a visit and ask them to telephone and chase up the response whilst you are there so you can hear the conversation.

No. The longest delay I had was three days. Ask the estate agent to confirm in 'writing' that he has put your offers forward regarding property "full address".

Sounds like they are going to accept your offer and basically want all the normal details for a smooth transaction.

I think 'Claymore' sort of suggests male as it's a Scottish Sword - so, I guess quite Masculine. I wish I hand't chosen the name now and I don't think you can change it. I suppose I could start up...

Many thanks :-)

The boiler definitely comes down as Capital.

People often think I'm a man, but I am definitely a woman!

Whenever I say 'blooming' or 'blimming', its usually followed by 'eck'. So I sort of feel like I'm swearing, whether I am or not.

Claymore is a lady. Unfortunately the cost of a half-decent...

I've got 4 BTL's and I've got a healthy savings account so have never felt worried. But now, I'm getting married and about to deplete my savings account - it will be the first time ever (well in...

No, not married at the moment. We get married in September.

Have a look at post number 4, 'Renting to a disabled son'. HB Advocacy is a total expert in respect to HB.

I agree with JTA. Your mum would be entitled to HB at the appropriate rates.

pilman,

Very interesting!

Don't send a statement. It is irrelevant and the S21 is a non-fault eviction.

It is your responsibility to inspect the property. There must have been some indication to a weakened stair tread. Whether your tenant says he/she notified you or not, you will be liable. If I was...

I have a boiler in my son's bedroom. The thought drives me crazy even though I know it is safe and I also have a carbonmonoxide detector in his room just in case. When I had the boiler installed it...

If you have a jointly help property, do you split the income and also the profits/loses 50/50 for the individual tax returns?

Many thanks
Claymore

That's a good idea.

Ray, if you do use a solicitor, can you let us know the cost of the DOT? I need to get one done too.

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Two to three days on average. Never on first day and always rejected first offer.

Ask them to confirm in writing that they have put your offer forward and ask for the response in writing too.

I have done exactly this as of 1st April this year whilst renovating a property. Therefore, my total outgoing expenses on council tax only went up by 50% - it took the sting out of the pain.

Our...

I have bought two repos through the same estate agent and one through another. I was so worried about being gazzumped but the estate agents told me, it wasn't worth their time, to take other viewings...

Sorry to hear that Snorkerz (you are allowed a bad mood day, we all have them) - I see you are staying in Travelodge, hope you get your accommodation issues sorted :-)

I don't see him as an idiot. If I hadn't joined Landlordzone - I wouldn't be aware of my rights as a tenant.

Mind you, after what he did to Gail in Corrie - he deserves all he got lol.