Q:Hi,
I'm a first time buyer and have been looking for sometime now. I've found a 1 bed flat i like which i'm going to go and view, but it's a new build property unlike all the others i've seen. I had a few questions regarding offers (assuming i like it!).
1. It's on for 290k with a 35k discount if you complete within 30 days. I have a few concerns over this, mainly being i dont think it's worth 290k and i'm not sure a survey will either. I
Q:Please can somebody help me.
I'm a first time buyer who only managed to get on the ladder by buying a house which needs completely bringing up to standard. Were in the process of having the house rewired and the electrician brought to our attention a problem which I need some advice on.
I live in a mid terrace, and have found a problem with the party wall. On buying the house, there is a chimney stack which runs up through the property, the exact same size as the adjo
Q:Hey all,
I'm in the market for a new build flat which i have my eye on. What i was wondering is what kind of deal do you think i could get out of the developer?
I'm a first time buyer and the flat i'm looking at has a shared equity mortgage. (they pay 25% deposit loan thing)
Plus they have already knocked 12k off the asking price (due to the current market)
What i'd like to do is say i'll give you the base asking price but i want the top floo
Q:As a first time buyer, im just after some opinions really.
I have found a property I would like to buy, on the market at ￡199,995, want to offer, but what should I go in at? The property has been on the market for a while and although the sellers arent yet desperate, they are obviously keen to find a buyer.
Any adivce greatly apprecaited!
Many thanks!
Q:Hi, Does anyone live in Reading area that can recommend the best areas to look for a first time buyer? Ideally seeking a house within 150k which may hopefully appreciate in value in future years.
Q:Hi there all, im going to be a first time buyer but am so unsure of the market i am looking for advice from those that have recently bought.
Shared ownership? Is it worth it? What are the catches? From what i see, even with just a 25% share add the rent and its the same as a normal mortgage in the amount of monthly repayments! And am i responsible for all things that go wrong? Eg boiler, repairs, even if i only own 25% if the property?
Should i wait 2 weeks to see how t
Q:I am a first time buyer and the flat I have viewed is share of freehold and only has 68year lease. Would I be able to knock the price down of the flat to encorporate the cost of renewing/extending?
Q:I am currently a shared ownership leaseholder – and myself and my partner are now wanting to buy a place outright with each other.
We have already (months ago) reserved (￡1000) a new build property, due in November this year.
My place has obviously gone down in price because of the recent goings on – but the price for the new build has stayed the same.
Because i am now not going to get what i originally thought for the sale of my 55% share, it leaves us in a
Q:We are going to buy a house from someone we know. She has not openly marketed her house its a private sale. I do however have some questions and would appreciate some pointers if anyone has time.
The house is ￡230,000 and we have a deposit of ￡100,000. She has accepted our offer. I have read up on here about different types of mortgages etc. I have also done a comparison of solicitors and it seems the best deal is an online conveyancing firm at ￡3200 to include the stamp duty.
Q:my offer for a one year new flat was accepted and received my solicitor's final report. this building is part of 4 other buildings in private avenue in london…. i would like your expert suggestions on below ….
The average numbers are that 25% of the development is affordable housing. This is a significant proportion of affordable housing and given that the development is recent the full impact of the affordable housing on the development will not yet be apparent