House Buying, Renting & Selling

A question about : Renting fees with useless Agency!

My mate is renewing her fixing contract with the agency that she rents from for another 12 months. Problem is they are so useless and never get back to her to even sign the contract and never call her back when she calls them and they are always 'busy at the moment'!

A question about : Which company to use for new build snagging survey?

Just going through the motions of purchasing a shared ownership new build flat, and from what I've read it can often be useful to arrange a snagging survey. We're quite clueless, having never bought any property before, but were wondering if anybody had any recommendations?

The only company I've really seen from Google searches is https://www.newbuildinspections.com/. Has anybody used them, and/or have any other suggestions?

Thanks.

A question about : Ground Rent Issue

Hi,

I moved into an apartment in September 2014 as an owner and was aware that I would be paying ground rent but wasn't sure when or how much it would be.

Fast forward to Feb and I have had just had an email from my solicitor and a debt collector saying I now owe Ј494 for late payment of a Ј150 ground rent which should have been paid last September!

I received absolutely NO bills in the post and my solicitor didn't give me any information regarding my ground rent.

Anyone had anything similar or got any advise.

A question about : House Buying: Important Threads

Hi everyone

This is where we'll link to important threads worth you reading. Please read them before you post.

House Selling - Money Saving Tips

A Tenant's guide to renting

House Buying - Moneysaving Tips

What to do when buying a flat

First Time Buyer's Guide To Mortgages

RENTING? Check your LL has permission to let that property.

Letting out your property? Top Tips from the Forum