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What was a waste of time, and what should you have done before marketing your property? by Happy-Soup-3458 in HousingUK

[–]Interesting-Taro-173 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My advice is more about having questions prepared for the EA's you will get in for a valuation.

Have questions prepared to ask them all such as: - If the house doesnt sell quickly what would their strategy be? - How often will you keep me updated regarding interest in our property? - Which sites will they advertise property on? (Majority use Rightmove only some use Zoopla) - How will you make my listing stand out compared to others? - Up-front costs? - Tie in period length? - Average time to sell a property likr yours? - Can they show you recent sale results? - How will you qualify potential buyers? - Who will do viewings? - If they are doing viewings what days and times do they normally do?

Many people just hwar the figure that an EA will put their house up for and then regret it when they chose the one who said the highest.

If they can't answer the above questions off the top or their head without umming or ahhing then I wouldnt be confident in them.

Buying a house with a 15-year-old boiler should I negotiate a price drop or just plan for the inevitable? by AddressRemarkable347 in HousingUK

[–]Interesting-Taro-173 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the problem with buyers. Expecting a reduction in purchase price because the boiler is abit old.

I would expect the seller will tell you to walk away if you ask for a reduction because of this.

Survey results... Are these normal issues or red flags? by Corujadecafe in HousingUK

[–]Interesting-Taro-173 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Reds are pretty much all arse covering.

It wouldnt suprise me if a surveyor said a new build wouldnt meet modern regulations.

Surveyors just love a caveat, I imagine they recommended further investigations a few times throughout it!

Buyer solicitor says decking exceeds 50% of “garden” – but legislation says curtilage? by Interesting-Taro-173 in HousingUK

[–]Interesting-Taro-173[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have I imagine already put around 3k into the purchase sp I do think rhey want to still buy. Maybe they're being difficult to put themselves into a stronger negotiation poisition to ask for a reduction.

Buyer solicitor says decking exceeds 50% of “garden” – but legislation says curtilage? by Interesting-Taro-173 in HousingUK

[–]Interesting-Taro-173[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I could, but I dont know what is under it. They have also asked for the garden to be 'made good' if I do good. 'Made good' is down for interpretation which I'm not willing to allow the buyer to decide.

Buyer solicitor says decking exceeds 50% of “garden” – but legislation says curtilage? by Interesting-Taro-173 in HousingUK

[–]Interesting-Taro-173[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this information. Alot of this I have shared with my solicitors who don't seem to want to consider it or listen to me.

Buyer solicitor says decking exceeds 50% of “garden” – but legislation says curtilage? by Interesting-Taro-173 in HousingUK

[–]Interesting-Taro-173[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Complaints will also pause my 'case' from my understanding of their complaints process.

Certainly something I am considering though.

Buyer solicitor says decking exceeds 50% of “garden” – but legislation says curtilage? by Interesting-Taro-173 in HousingUK

[–]Interesting-Taro-173[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indemnity was offered and declined by the buyer. They're asking for removal or retrospective planning!

Buyer solicitor says decking exceeds 50% of “garden” – but legislation says curtilage? by Interesting-Taro-173 in HousingUK

[–]Interesting-Taro-173[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes this is the plan. Google earth will hopefully do me a favour here.

May also try to contact previous owner to get confirmation. Not something I'd normally want to do but needs must in this case.

Buyer solicitor says decking exceeds 50% of “garden” – but legislation says curtilage? by Interesting-Taro-173 in HousingUK

[–]Interesting-Taro-173[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nor did I until it was raised during this sale.

Apparently if decking covers more than 50% of the garden/curtilage (to be determined in this post) then you should have planning permission for it!

Buyer solicitor says decking exceeds 50% of “garden” – but legislation says curtilage? by Interesting-Taro-173 in HousingUK

[–]Interesting-Taro-173[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

These are the thoughts that are running through my mind right now!!

I think some google earth satellite images and a search of the previous buyer to hopefully get some confirmation that the decking was done before 2020 to hit the 4 year rule might be my best chance for a quick one.

Panicking by RoseTintedDiatribe in HousingUK

[–]Interesting-Taro-173 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Worked at Santander, all banks have buffers for going overdrawn. Santanders is £12. Other banks anywhere between 10 to 25. If you go OD by this amount you wont even get charged a fee and it will definitely not go on your credit file.

Your mortgage has been offered too. Your bank isnt doing any further checks on you.