Thread: Anyone know North/West LEICESTER? Need some advice on areas ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Steve Roberts Well, I am actually letting out the property through an agency, so I assume that the paperwork you mention is in place. At least it ought to be, for the fees they charge every month! It is a huge mistake to assume anything where letting agencies are concerned, we see time and time again on the boards of this sort of issue. Is the tenants deposit properly lodged in a scheme (your legal responsibility,...

The Govt announced in the PBR that the proposal to alter LHA so that Ts no longer could claim up to £15 over and above their actual rent will be postponed until 2011 The Govt will be" launching an immediate consultation on its approach to Housing Benefit reform and affordability." The news was welcomed by Crisis who had launched their Poor choice: stop cuts to the poorest campaign to oppose the original proposal.

It's as much for her benefit as yours. You can download free tenancy agreements or she could buy one.

Unlike what most LLs & Letting Agents think, the LL (or his agent) are only legally allowed to enforce a check on the state & condition of the place to ensure it is still " fit for habitation " -i.e. to make sure they provide you a decent place, not to check if live in an acceptable way (Landlord & tenant Act 1985 Section 8)... Quote: 8 Implied terms as to fitness for human habitation (1)In a contract...

My favourite places are Brighton (not without its social problems or high property prices though) and Glasgow (fantastic arts infrastructure,transport and shopping). If I wanted to live somewhere quieter, I'd go for the southern highlands or a quiet place in the country that's reasonable driving distance or on the train route to Glasgow or Edinbugh. I love the Isle of Skye but its just so far away from decent transport (3 hours...

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Webster Trouble is that people don't read what the report says. If it says the property is within 250m of an area liable to flooding, that is probably not wrong and I can't see how the search provider can have any liability for that kind of statement. It is the clots who conclude that because it is horizontally near such an area it is likely to be flooded. Perhaps the search should just state the...

Put slug pellets all around the outside of the property and create a barrier that way. If you're worried about your little girl and slug pellets outside then put salt instead but you will need to replace it much more regularly. It does work. I'm sorry for your plight, it sounds like a nightmare - that's all the help I'm able to offer

Quote: Originally Posted by liggins I've posted this before in a similar thread but look in the pictures on rightmove or wherever and if they have internal images look at the kitchen and bathroom. there will be tape over the kitchen appliances / tapes / boiler / toilet / sink But remember if you are trying to get a good deal and manage to get a cheeky offer accepted, it will go in the paper and you might find a developer offers 500£...

Maybe the OP could investigate staying in a YHA cheaply to look around at rooms, easier to find/bag a room if you're there. Maybe travel uber-light on possessions and stay in a YHA for a week to look. Pound the streets, get local papers etc. It's not easy moving to another area, when I did it I found often agents weren't answering their phones or couldn't do a viewing for 2 weeks, or at all. So many properties advertised...

If I could live anywhere in the country right now I'd choose down by the coast in Kent, particularly Walmer or Deal. I have chums who live there and adore that area. At the moment the rail-link to Charing Cross is two hours but there are plans to put in a high-speed link which will cut the journey-time down to an hour. Then the property prices down there should increase a bit, I reckon. Nice, small-town feel, decent schools, plenty of...