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 Lease Term - Share of Freehold
Hello there. I need some urgent good advice from you guys.

I am buying a 2 bed share of freehold converted flat in south london, borough of wandsworth. Originally we were told the lease if ...


 Do you have to tell your mortgage company if you let out your house?
I have a mortgage with a well known highstreet bank. I live in the house at the moment. I'm thinking of renting it out next year when i move in with my boyfriend. Am i obliged to tell the ...


 How can I find a good real state agent?
I just learned that my agent is also a graphic designer, I need an agent that is an agent 100%. Am I asking to much?...


 How long does it take for a mortgage underwriter to make a decision?

Additional Details
It was submitted to the underwriter last Wednesday--I'm just wondering if it's a week process or longer? We'd like to close by the 23rd (hopefully).......


 Where is the cheapest state to live, but good Social Security and Wages?
I live in the retirement state, Florida. I am on Disability, SSI, and Widows Pension. I know this is nobodys business, but mine. But this is also warning other people, before they decide to move here ...


 How do I buy a house without a realtor?
I'm in Albany, NY. My husband and I found the house of our dreams for 229k. First, what should we offer? The house has been on sale for 6 months. Is 200k alright? What do we need to know that ...


 flipping houses?
I often watch tv programs about flipping houses.. Flip this house and property ladder on TLC are among my favortites.. Are these programes exagerated or do people actually make that kind of money?? A...


 We paid a deposit to private rent. The house was sold and we was kept on. Who pays back the deposit.?
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 The tenants say they're going to be out by Sept 1, what do I do next to keep everything leagle?
So we had been getting word that the tenants at our rental house were taking a lot of stuff out of the house, I did a couple of drive-bys and things just didn't look right. I tried to call a ...


 what's the best website to find apartments for rent?
i'm looking to rent an apartment in the suburbs of so. cal.
do you know any good websites to look for places on the market?...


 my landlord was entering my shop premises when i wasn't there.which i have proof of butno proof b4 missed rent
i missed a rent payment on my lease for a shop and my landlord knew nothing of this until i informed him, i did this because no money was being made and didnt feel to bad about it as work he had ...


 Shouldn't her landlord give her more time when sending a repairman over?
Hi.

For the last couple of weeks, my partner has asked the landlord to fix a few things in her place (kitchen drawers,shower,etc).

He's called her today and told her that ...


 I bought my house 1yr. ago and was told I share a driveway with the couple next door.?
I was told many times that the driveway we share is only between are houses.I also have a driveway that goes out the middle of my back yard to the next street.This was a private drive and I was told I...


 2nd showings--what's up with these buyers???
So I've had 13 showings in a week, 2 of which were second showings, both done in the same night, both buyers brought their parents.

Supposedly these people loved the house, brought ...


 Ryder Cup House Rent Accommodation 2008 - best site to advertise on?
I want to rent my house for the Ryder Cup 2008 in Louisville and want to know where the best place to advertise it is?...


 Should I Build a house or buy an existing home. Which would be cheaper.?
I am retiring soon and would like to move away from the city to a smaller town and live. Do not want a mansion just a small home(3 bdrm). Thinking of building or buying if I can find what I want....


 What would you do with $10,000.?
I've always wanted to invest in real estate. I plan on buying a foreclosure house next year for about $50,000.00, put $5,000.00 down payment and use $5,000.00 for repairs or borrow more if ...


 How can I purchase a home, as a first time buyer with poor credit?
I am looking to purchase a home for a single 25yr female. I have poor credit and do not know where to start....


 Distressed Real Estate Info by City?
Anyone know where I can find reliable data about number of homes abandoned, in bankruptcy sale, in foreclosure, by city nationwide? I'm certain HUD has the info, but government organizations'...


 Can a mortgage company take a home if the homeowner died with the property solely in their name?
The property has a loan from the mortgage company that I pay monthly, taxes, insurance, etc.. A relative died with no will and the property has her name solely on the deed. Is my only alternative ...



Dalarus
How can I avoid housing scams on craigslist?
What should I be wary of ? I need a shared room in New York City to attend a graduate program and I've noticed that several of the postings are scams. Thanks in advance.
                 




   
 




Brooke D
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dont be dumb


catnipcraze
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craigslist.com is just that a website, its credibility is somehow high, but not guaranteed.

you need to find out a government official website or some big corporation service to carry on.


Tyreeisme!
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consult the better business bureau


mattapan26
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Do you have any male friends or relatives in NYC who would go with you to look at the apartments? Being in NYC you have to have your guard up, making it a very lonely place. As a single female you don't want to put yourself in a position of vulnerability, like going to an empty apartment alone. Certainly the advice given in one of the other postings to call and make sure that your potential roommate is a female is helpful. Also make sure that it is really a person looking for a roommate and not a fee-charging roommate service that may or may not actually have the listings that attracted you to their ad or postings. Be sure about your comfort level for the address of the apartment that they want to share. If you are still looking in Queens, do you really want to be in a two fare zone (bus and train) on a day like tomorrow when up to 12 inches of snow is predicted? Clearly not, even though two fare zones are cheaper and more plentiful. Watch out for Middle Village, Maspeth, East Elmhurst and other two fare zones even if the neighborhoods themselves may be acceptable otherwise. You will not want to deal with waiting for a bus outside a train station on a windy dark night in November through March.
Your school really doesn't have a housing office? Try NYU and Columbia. Just walk in and look at their listings.


Dale Sellers
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Hmmm....very tricky. Proceed with extreme caution. This is an area where there are both legitimate and scam postings.

One thing you can do to protect yourself is to never agree to anything, verbal and/or written, until after you have seen the place. Bring a friend with you. Check all documentation. If this is a sublet, be sure that this individual has the right and authority to do so.

Hope this helps.


wealthkeeper
dont use it for house hunting


Apple Juice
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There's no way to tell. Just ask for their phone number. Make sure it is a person who is the same gender as you. If you are female, do not share a room with a male. Talk to them on the phone, ask if you can see their house. If you want to move in, don't give them deposit until MOVE IN DAY.


falsi fiable
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Contact the housing office of your future college. They are sure to have many ways to help.


Star
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Not all housing on CL is a scam and user above telling you simply not to use it is obviously not helping you. You asked how to avoid it. (some people) Anyway, be wary of one liners that doesn't provide any, no or little information about apartment at all. The more detail the ad gives with photos and telephone # is your best bet. And of course show up and look at the place, interview the person. Just because they are renting out don't assume that they can only ask the questions around here. Ask where they work and go verify that, references etc. And take someone with you when you view the aprt and put everything in writing. Be sure to correspond with tenant as much as possible and exchange photos. When you show up and the person there doesn't look like the person in the photo uh RED FLAG! Cash is better and receipts always!


phil8656
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Get the name and number to their landlord. If they won't give it, walk away. If they will then there probably is no problems, but check them out anyway.


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