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Property Solutions to Sell Your House Fast For Market Value

Author : Russell Bowyer

Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been investing in property since purchasing his first commercial property in the 1990's for his own Chartered Accountancy business. But his first property investment project was to turn an old dilapidated restaurant into a large 5-bed home, which he purchased for £117,500 and sold for £450,000 (to see an "after" photo of the house before it was sold see here: About). Russell owns a number of investment properties, which includes houses, flats and HMO's. More recently he has turned his creative side to investing in property using lease options. His largest lease option deal to date was to acquire 12 properties worth over £2 million for just £12, which means he paid just £1 to acquire each property!

What To Do If Buyer Pulled Out On Day Of Exchange

If your buyer pulled out on exchange day in England or Wales there’s not much you can do about it. Buyers are not legally obliged to purchase until contracts have been exchanged. If you’re in a chain and you don’t want to lose your onward house purchase, you need to consider selling to an investor.

Are You Nervous About A House Survey On Your Home?

If you’re nervous about a house survey because you know there’s something wrong with your house you should fix the problem first. But if there’s nothing wrong with your house there’s no need to be nervous, but for piece of mind consider paying for a building survey yourself and fix any issues found.

Is Buying A House Without Survey Okay Or Are They A Waste Of Money?

If you are thinking about buying a house without a survey because you think house surveys are a waste of money, think again as a small investment in a house survey can save thousands in unexpected costs. Most homebuyers opt for paying for a survey to uncover hidden costs vs buying blind.

Who Organises A Survey When Buying A House And Is It Worth It?

It’s usually the buyer who organises a survey when buying a house in England and Wales, but in Scotland it’s the seller who organises it. However, if you are borrowing on a mortgage your lender will insist on a valuation survey that will check the property is structurally sound and free from damp.

Have You Just Bought A House And Everything Is Going Wrong?

If you’ve just bought a house and everything is going wrong it may be a case of “Caveat Emptor” or “Buyer Beware”. It’s likely to be simply a part of owning your own house. But you may have recourse to the surveyor or the vendor depending on what’s gone wrong and what survey, if any, you had.

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