Offer accepted!

[KTF]

OK, then I would recommend Caroline Dale at David Ebert based near Southampton. Very thorough and part of a small firm so easy to get hold of as well.

http://www.davidebert.co.uk/

[AndStilliRise]

KTF said:

OK, then I would recommend Caroline Dale at David Ebert based near Southampton. Very thorough and part of a small firm so easy to get hold of as well.

http://www.davidebert.co.uk/

Thanks.

[8-P]

Are you near Southampton?

We used Trethowans - Julie Culverhouse, Hedge End Office near Southampton. The level of service and knowledge was outstanding.

Would use again, no question.

[AndStilliRise]

8-P said:

Are you near Southampton?

We used Trethowans - Julie Culverhouse, Hedge End Office near Southampton. The level of service and knowledge was outstanding.

Would use again, no question.

Thanks, email sent!

[AC43]

AndStilliRise said:

Family solicitor has retired!

Anyone got anyone good? I am hoping that the searches are included, no fee unless completion and a low legal fees.

I used In-deed last time - cheap, online, transparent, efficient.

Although I'm in London and the solicitor was in Stockport it all went swimmingly as the portal is really intuitive, you can see progress of all elements all the time and email/phone support very fast and effective.

Just appointed them again.

[AndStilliRise]

Well that might short lived. Thanks to the government wanting to charge me a further 3% stamp duty it lools like the house is not affordable. I was hoping to keep the existing family home and btl it and movr into the new one.

Thanks Cameron.

[The Beast of Codfin]

AndStilliRise said:

Well that might short lived. Thanks to the government wanting to charge me a further 3% stamp duty it lools like the house is not affordable. I was hoping to keep the existing family home and btl it and movr into the new one.

Thanks Cameron.

Sorry to say it but you're a complete timewaster, as a buyer. Could tell from the OP where you mentioned now trying to find the money and now this.

Poor vendor.

[AndStilliRise]

The Beast of Codfin said:

AndStilliRise said:

Well that might short lived. Thanks to the government wanting to charge me a further 3% stamp duty it lools like the house is not affordable. I was hoping to keep the existing family home and btl it and movr into the new one.

Thanks Cameron.

Sorry to say it but you're a complete timewaster, as a buyer. Could tell from the OP where you mentioned now trying to find the money and now this.

Poor vendor.

Am I?

Well I am sorry to disappoint you. Of course the mortgage lenders and solicitors and estate agents are all a bit flumxed as to why the seller is still trying to find a place but I guessed we could have just asked you who seems to know everything.

[The Beast of Codfin]

AndStilliRise said:

The Beast of Codfin said:

AndStilliRise said:

Well that might short lived. Thanks to the government wanting to charge me a further 3% stamp duty it lools like the house is not affordable. I was hoping to keep the existing family home and btl it and movr into the new one.

Thanks Cameron.

Sorry to say it but you're a complete timewaster, as a buyer. Could tell from the OP where you mentioned now trying to find the money and now this.

Poor vendor.

Am I?

Well I am sorry to disappoint you. Of course the mortgage lenders and solicitors and estate agents are all a bit flumxed as to why the seller is still trying to find a place but I guessed we could have just asked you who seems to know everything.

No idea what you're saying there but what I'm saying is you went in without a offer without even being able to afford the SDLT. But odd that you'd go public with that, then blame the Prime Minister and then defend your position.

[easytiger123]

AndStilliRise said:

Well that might short lived. Thanks to the government wanting to charge me a further 3% stamp duty it lools like the house is not affordable. I was hoping to keep the existing family home and btl it and movr into the new one.

Thanks Cameron.

Surely you knew what the stamp duty would be when you made the offer? The changes to SDLT on second homes were announced some time ago. Plus I'm not sure blaming Cameron Diaz is helpful.

[Sixpackpert]

A bit odd that you didn't know the family solicitor had retired! Surely you would have been in touch prior to needing them?

[AndStilliRise]

easytiger123 said:

AndStilliRise said:

Well that might short lived. Thanks to the government wanting to charge me a further 3% stamp duty it lools like the house is not affordable. I was hoping to keep the existing family home and btl it and movr into the new one.

Thanks Cameron.

Surely you knew what the stamp duty would be when you made the offer? The changes to SDLT on second homes were announced some time ago. Plus I'm not sure blaming Cameron Diaz is helpful.

I was not aware of the changes. I have multiple properties and was hoping to turn the existing one into a BTL as i have done previously.

[The Beast of Codfin]

AndStilliRise said:

I have multiple properties.

Stand down all, we're dealing with a big shot!

So sorry ASIR, I genuinely didn't realise.