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I recently purchased a flat through Fine Living and I couldn't be happier with the service I received. From the very beginning, the communication was outstanding. They kept me informed every step of the way, promptly answered all my questions, and were always available to address any concerns I had. The entire process was smooth and stress-free. Simon and Steve were professional, efficient, and made buying a flat a positive experience. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a property.
FAQ
Buying, selling and letting property can get pretty complicated and we are often asked about the details involved.
Here are a few general questions that frequently come up and the answers to those questions.
frequently asked questions
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There’s a lot to do when selling a house and one of the major headaches is having all the correct documentation. To sell your house, you’ll need around 9 documents in total depending on your property.
- Proof of identity
- Land Registry title documents
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Leasehold documents (if the property is a leasehold)
- New build warranties (properties under 10 years old)
- Gas safety certificate
- Electrical checks
- FENSA or CERTASS certificates for windows
- Planning permission and building regulation certificates
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Our commission varies between 2.4% and 3% including VAT of the agreed selling price depending on the type of contract you choose.
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Generally, you can expect a house valuation to last anywhere from 30 minutes to 1+ hours, depending on the size and layout of your property and the number of rooms you have. If there are any unique features to your home, allow more time.
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There’s a lot to do when letting a house. Below is a list of the documentation that you’ll need in order to do this:
- Terms of Business
- Photo ID on all legal owners
- Proof of ownership of the property to be rented
- Proof of address for where you reside
- Energy performance certificate
- Gas safety certificate
- Electrical checks
- Inventory
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Head on to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (“HMRC”) and register here www.gov.uk/tax-uk-income-live-abroad/rent.
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Unfortunately, we don’t provide any moving services. We provide buying and selling services, property valuations and property investments.
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Exchanging contracts is the end of a lengthy procedure of selling, or purchasing, a property. In our blog, we show you everything that could hold up an exchange of contracts.
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Deciding to purchase your first property can be a daunting process. To help you, we’ve created this first time buyer checklist.
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Property searches are a crucial part of buying a property. So, we’ve written a blog to explain more about how property searches work.
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Moving into a new property can take quite a while if you don’t know what you’re doing. So, read our 16 moving house tips to make the process easier for you.
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A ‘flying freehold’ is a crucial part of purchasing a new flat or house. To understand in detail what this means for you, read our blog explaining what a flying freehold is.
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A ‘share of freehold’ comes with various advantages and disadvantages, which we explain in our ‘share of freehold’ blog.
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You will be asked for a previous landlord, bank, employee and/or character references to demonstrate proof of income and suitability. You will also need to provide proof of ID, proof of address and proof of a 'Right to Rent' in England through a passport or combination of passport and valid visa.
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As the tenant, you are responsible for setting up accounts with the utility companies directly when you move into your property and also when you leave, taking care to provide meter readings at the beginning and end of the tenancy.
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Please contact your utility providers as part of the moving out process. Don’t forget to take meter readings on the last day of your tenancy.
