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got there
Junior Member
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 05 January 2009 : 20:25:52
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We were due to move on the 30th Jan into our rental house which we jumped thru hoops for, paid a 2k deposit on top of everything else. We rang to cancel phone, tv etc as they need 1 months notice, agents rang today to say that the landlord is now selling to a cash buyer. It has really made us angry as we had signed contracts paid all monies due and we even saw the landlord just before xmas he said we could have keys a week earlier to start moving in.
The agents were really miffed about it too. So much for this year being better than the last, now we have to go back to the drawing board. Made last payment to mortgage in Sept just hoping we can hold out a little longer, had no threats yet, you watch tommorrow one will drop through the door.
Sorry to go on.
Hope everyone had a good xmas and New Year.
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joella68
Junior Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 January 2009 : 20:32:13
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oh GT so sorry to hear that, we had to move into rented too with a 2k deposit and i know how stressful it all can be..........really home you find a new home soon
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Reviva UK
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
2452 Posts |
Posted - 05 January 2009 : 20:34:42
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Hi
really sorry to hear that news, I know you were both really looking forward to the move.
The good thing is that if you have not had any court action yet from the lender then you have a lot more time. If they have not started posession proceedings yet then you have at least 2 months.
Lets you get a little more deposit ready if necessary.
You might also ask the agent to get some compensation from the landlord as he has broken a contract and in theory is required to give you 2 months notice. Perhaps you can settle for £500!
Paul Johns
Assisted Bankruptcy Specialists
Reviva UK
Real People ..... Real Debt Solutions
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got there
Junior Member
United Kingdom
461 Posts |
Posted - 05 January 2009 : 20:43:17
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Thanks Jo and Paul,
Paul, We signed our contracts before xmas and sent them back but were due to be moving in 30th Jan, is this something we can recoup from the landlord at this stage? The agents are BACS our deposit back told them to stick a cheque where the sun doesnt shine lol.
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Reviva UK
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
2452 Posts |
Posted - 05 January 2009 : 20:46:50
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Probably worth reading the contract to check, however I can guarantee that if you pulled out at this time then you would be struggling to get your deposit back.
I suspect that the landlord is in breach of contract and legally has a financial obligation.
Paul Johns
Assisted Bankruptcy Specialists
Reviva UK
Real People ..... Real Debt Solutions
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sleeplessnights
Junior Member
United Kingdom
256 Posts |
Posted - 05 January 2009 : 20:54:43
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god, thats a shame, I feel for you matey, its a ruddy minefield out there when it comes to rented accomodation.
Get on Rightmove.co.uk straight away and see if you can find something quick.
Good luck
Matt
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Needafriend
Junior Member
United Kingdom
344 Posts |
Posted - 05 January 2009 : 21:05:18
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Hi GT
Just read your post. What a bummer!
Is there nothing else that the letting agents can do as 2k is a lot of money to lose even now.
I do hope that you get something sorted out and sooner rather than later.
Best of luck
Jo
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got there
Junior Member
United Kingdom
461 Posts |
Posted - 05 January 2009 : 21:29:09
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thanks matt & jo
been on rightmove all day, to no avail.
Jo, we havent lost our deposit we are getting back the 2k.
but as paul says we should be due some compensation, cus if we pulled out we would lose our deposit at this stage 19 working days before move. |
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Needafriend
Junior Member
United Kingdom
344 Posts |
Posted - 05 January 2009 : 21:35:37
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Hi GT
You fight them for it, as thats not fair and you now have to find somewhere else.
Can they offer you anywhere else to live or was that the only one they had?
I do hope you get this sorted out, i do feel for you.
You know where i am if you want to talk/email anytime.
Best of luck
Jo
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22 Weeks down
30 to go
For more info on how i have come through bankruptcy and for links to help, you can read my blog here called:
Needafriend's Info on Bankruptcy :-)
http://debtfreejo.blogs.bankruptcyhelp.org.uk/
Needafriend says: Live life to the full, take life by the horns and live a little, otherwise life would be so boring! |
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got there
Junior Member
United Kingdom
461 Posts |
Posted - 05 January 2009 : 21:48:37
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Thanks Jo
Will have my gloves on as soon as the deposit is firmly back in my bank account, rest assured lol.
Will keep you posted of the results.
thanks again
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got there
Junior Member
United Kingdom
461 Posts |
Posted - 06 January 2009 : 17:42:47
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Think we have found another house, its not as modern, but landlords are going to Spain to live dont intend coming back, we want to ungrade most of the light fitting a bit dated - so we asked for rental reduction which they agreed, also we can paint if we want, we can take the cat and keep the trampoline on the lawn. It is artexed everywhere but we can live with that. We have also laid all our cards on the table and all they want is a guarator and landlords have been advised of our situation, so its not the agent saying one thing and then later they tell the landlord.
Wont be able to move til the end of Feb now, but hey ho and we can walk to school every morning and night as it is within 2-3 mins walk of school, so at least we will be saving fuel and road rage lol.
Fingers crossed - not counting my chickens until we have actually moved now.
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sleeplessnights
Junior Member
United Kingdom
256 Posts |
Posted - 06 January 2009 : 21:15:07
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Great news,
Looks like this cloud has a silver lining!
Matt
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Reviva UK
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
2452 Posts |
Posted - 06 January 2009 : 22:14:43
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well done for working so hard to find another place so soon.
Paul Johns
Assisted Bankruptcy Specialists
Reviva UK
Real People ..... Real Debt Solutions
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MrandMrs
New Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 January 2009 : 22:38:22
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Excellent news. I wish you all the luck in your new home. It sounds ideal - even with artex!!
working towards the first day of the rest of our lives |
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Reviva UK
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
2452 Posts |
Posted - 06 January 2009 : 22:57:37
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got there when i first read the the last post re moving in I thought you said the lawn was artexed - missed the comma.
made me smile!
Paul Johns
Assisted Bankruptcy Specialists
Reviva UK
Real People ..... Real Debt Solutions
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MrandMrs
New Member
United Kingdom
99 Posts |
Posted - 06 January 2009 : 23:02:20
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Would save on mowing the grass but a bit painful if you fall of the trampoline!!!!!
working towards the first day of the rest of our lives |
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thinking i need to go back to getting there.....
