Housing Market News And Views House Price Crash: Bag A Bargain

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1. We are interested in purchasing an apartment in Great Britain sometime in 2010 - can you assist?

   Posted by Conrad Silvester on 08/11/2009 06:50:59

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2. All this advice of picking up a bargain is a load of rubbish. We thought we were in a strong position - chain free, large deposit, mortgage in place, lots of research. We have basically been messed around by both vendors and estate agents on 3 properties now - incurring costs on one and time wasted on the others because the vendors want more money. Vendors are not budging from their asking prices no doubt on the advice from estate agents - greedy to get a larger commissions. The media is partly to blame in giving people high expectations.

   Posted by MP on 04/08/2009 13:08:41

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3. We are looking for a property that we and friends can use when we visit the UK. Ideally it should be managed in our absence. We have ?150,000 set aside. Can you help?

   Posted by Marilyn Hamilton on 20/05/2009 12:31:09

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4. To Susan, just some friendly advice, i was thinking of buying in eastbourne, a cheap repo flat! But luckily for me i have some family who live there, they have informed me that this area has got quite bad, Look on the website, Chavtowns.co.uk and type in eastbourne, it should tell you all you need to know.

   Posted by midge in brighton on 03/03/2009 00:59:16

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5. If you want the auction property you cant be that cheeky with the price as we have just had a bounce in prices. 4K maintenance charges will put everyone off. Stay clear as you will find it hard to sell. People cant afford to pay their mortgages let alone silly fees like that. The formula that again has us in this cycle of boom and bust has been in part caused by the relaxed lending rules. I was able to get 10 times my salary with zero deposit at one stage. Frightening, but thats how these property speculators and banks have got us all into this mess. Unfortunately its bad times for people with no savings. Something on the news about Gordon Brown stopping 100% mortgages also adds to this. Rental markets are increasing and if this is the only option and you cant afford to live where you are you need to move. Its that simple. Downsize move area anything to stop yourself getting into debt. A big mess for all of us. As for estate agents, lettings agents, property builders, newspapers, anyone with a lot staked in the property market. DONT TRUST THEM! Newspapers and other media are owned by people who are wealthy and have a lot staked in the property market maybe even CH4! Why would they report all doom and gloom. All said and done these are my opinions and would welcome a couple of tips from Sarah Beeny.

   Posted by Jazz on 22/02/2009 15:33:34

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6. Hello!! My Partner and I are going to view a property at the weekend. We are pretty sure it's a repossession. Some fixtures and fittings are missing from the property, the gas fire has been removed and the kitchen looks like the integrated appliences have been stripped out (I looked in the windows the other day - naughty I know!). Any advice on how cheeky we could be with an offer. Also we do have a property to sell, do banks etc prefer a quick sale? Thanks

   Posted by julie on 18/02/2009 22:41:17

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7. We are tinking of buying a three bed room house in reading the main reson is to move to a good school for our kids age 7 and 10 if you can sugest any ting will be very helpful our buget is 200 to 250. otanks mimi

   Posted by mimi on 18/02/2009 15:29:04

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8. I am considering buying a 2 bed flat in Eastbourne. It needs some updating, so I hope to live there for say two years and then sell. As I will be moving to an area where I do not know anyone, I feel this will give me an opportunity to get to know the area better before I finally settle down. My main concern is the asronomical maintenance which includes communal heating. I have been quoted 3660 a quarter, which I believe will mean that I have difficulty re-selling. Any comments wpould be most welcome, thanks Take care Sandra

   Posted by Sandra 27 on 15/02/2009 23:23:10

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9. Hello! my husband & I want to go on mortgage but we do not have any savings,am 29 yrs old & my husband 36. we've been renting, ever since we got together for 5 yrs. we cannot afford savings and we cannot to afford to rent anymore. could anybody please help us? or what advice could you give us?.

   Posted by Perl K on 08/02/2009 16:01:13

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