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Comment on Buying a Repossessed Property by isabella

isabella — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:47:53 +0000

Where do you find the list of public notice? My best Regards, Isabella

Comment on Extending Your Home? What You Can & Can’t Do by Richard Thornhill

Richard Thornhill — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:56:59 +0000

Thanks for the great info, trying to get extensions approved can be a minefield.

Comment on What is Legal Indemnity Insurance? by Paul

Paul — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:08:32 +0000

Hi, I am at the final hurdle with selling my house, the buyers solicitor has asked for planning for my extension, I know it was passed but I have no certificate, I am buying a new build and am already overdue for exchanging due to my buyers dragging their heels, the extension is 17 years old they are also asking for a fesa certificate for my 16 year old windows. Will I be able to get indemnity in my case?
Thanks

Comment on How Do I Know If a Covenant Can Be Enforced? by Jane beesley

Jane beesley — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:27:07 +0000

I have a converted studio with planning permission. There is a deed of restriction only allowing family members to live in it. I want to rent this out now. How can I get permission to rent it out to non family members

Comment on Top buy-to-let hotspots by James Cooke

James Cooke — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:01:51 +0000

Last time I looked Southwark’s not in east London No matter! Both East London and Southwark are looking like increasingly attractive places to buy. The Shard is a great symbol of Southwark’s ambitions and the regeneration is impressive. Parts of SE1 are unrecognisable from a decade ago. For East London with the ambitiously named Stratford International as the pseudo capital’s train station things are looking good too. What with the Olympics 2012, the East London Line, Dalston, Homerton, time to get in & quick!

Comment on When Building Regulations Approval Has Not Been Obtained by sy

sy — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:42:32 +0000

I had a double glazed door installed in the kitchen and am not sure if a certificate was issued? i am not sure one is required? i am selling up and buyer’s are asking for certificates for one double glazed door.

Comment on What to do When Planning Permission has Not Been Obtained by KARMEN CHARLTON - BELLIS

KARMEN CHARLTON - BELLIS — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:24:19 +0000

I am currently going through a divorce and have recently discovered that my ex-husband did not apply for planning permission on a loft conversion at our home. The house has recently been valued at £200.000 but the loft conversion has not been taken into account as it doesnt meet planning regulations and is therefore classed as storage.
There is a shower room, built in wardrobes and four velux windows in the loft conversion. Am I right in thinking that this therefore should be classed as living space and not storage. He has been told he could get retrospective planning permission provided he makes the minor alterations to meet planning requirements.

Comment on Share of Freehold Properties, Leasehold or Freehold? by Victoria

Victoria — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:28:37 +0000

Great article, thank you!

The only question that still puzzles me is do I need to pay any ground rent if I own (any of 2) share of freehold?

Comment on How Do I Know If a Covenant Can Be Enforced? by Shy

Shy — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:39:26 +0000

My husband and I purchase a home 2 years ago. They are building new homes in my neighborhood that are smaller than the minimum square feet on the covenant. What can I do?

Comment on Four Reasons to Move into a New Home by gaz

gaz — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:16:41 +0000

You made some good point. I consider those as a valid reasons though.