darkazana 1,736 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Well that's interesting cos when we put our house on the market earlier this year we were told it's no longer necessary to get an EPC. We had to get one when we moved over here in 2006, but it has been stopped because they weren't worth the paper they were written on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
susyshoes 69 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Estate Agents. Nottingham Property Services (Nottingham Building Society) have dealt with my last two sales. They have been excellent. Frank Innes Nottingham... NEVER touch with a bargepole! We took our first house off sale with them after it being on sale for months, gave it to the Nottingham, who not only sold it for us within a few weeks but had several buyers outbidding each other to buy it. Glad to hear we got a clean report!! Im a whole of market mortgage broker that works for them - so if anyone needs a bit of free advice throw it at me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Another one to avoid is John German Drovers, biggest rip off merchants going both sales and renting. All flash no substance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,880 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Castle estates Beeston. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,109 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Frank Innes wouldn't let me have a flat in 69 for £5 per week, even though I was on £14 pw and my dad had given me £300. Beardsley Theobalds, not operating under that name anymore, but were totally useless, incompetent and moreover corrupt. Bought a house in Bassingfield, agreed the asking price, sold my house in Wollaton, signed the paperwork , then without informing me, was gazumped. I only found out when I enquired after several weeks of waiting.I'd already agreed a leaving date with the buyer of my Wollaton house so I had to move my family out and rent a property in Kirkby for six months until I found a property in Saxondale. More travelling time to work and great inconvenience and extra expense all round . If I ever encounter anyone who worked for Beardsley Theobalds in the mid 80's, I will hurt them ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 We have an estate agents down here in Devon whose family name is Force. So when they sell a house, the flag goes on the board "Sold by Force" - You imagine the knuckle-dusters and thumb-screws in their little back room : "Ve haf vays and means of MAKING you buy zis house !" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted November 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Cost of selling my house £3,400! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,093 Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 We have an estate agent by the name of Long here, and when they sell a property, instead of putting sold on the sign, put Long Gone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,880 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Had a good offer, despite the Estate Agent putting the board up at the wrong house. Anyone know of a good Solicitor in Nottm? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Hi Den, pleased the house has gone, I' ve been recommended Lesley brentall at Shakespeare's in town Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,880 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Ta, need Divorce next. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,109 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Don't use Massers!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,880 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 I like Masseurs, oops. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piggy and babs 544 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR MOVE DEN.NEED TO FIND SOME WERE AND MOVE BUT AT THE SAME TIME DREAD THE THOUGHT OF PACKING EVERY THING UP AND ACTUALLY MOVING STILL BOXES IN THE CELLAR FROM OUR LAST MOVE 10 YEARS AGO . BOXES IN THE BACK ROOM FROM WHEN I HAD NEW CARPETS PUT DOWN 5 YEARS AGO AND I PACKED THINGS SO WE COULD MOVE ALL THE FURITURE ABOUT NEVER GOT ROUND TO SORTING IT OUT SO ITS STILL BOXED UP THAT MY JOB FOR THIS WINTER SORT IT ALL OUT THROW AWAY WHAT NEEDS THROWING CHARITY SHOPS FOR THING THAT GOOD BUT I NO LONGER WANTAND PACK THE BITS I WANT TO KEEP INTO BOXES ALONG WITH OTHER STUFF I AM NOT USING AT THE MOMENT BUT DONT WANT TO GET RID OF THEN IF I DO FIND SOMEWERE IN THE NEW YEAR SOME OF IT WILL ALREADY BE DONE. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,541 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Estate agent (or as they like to be called, Realtors) fees in Florida are 6%. No wonder there are a lot of 'em. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted November 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Fraser Brown, Friar Lane dealt with mine very efficiently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 It is typically 6% anywhere in the US - but you can negotiate it lower if it is a big $$$ house, or not selling well. However, the 6% is split between the selling and the buying realtor, and they have to share it with their agency - so you don't finish up with all that much! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,541 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Yes I know that Eric. Selling a property in the States isn't as simple as in the UK where you instruct an agent and pay them 1.5 or 2%. We're just putting a property on the market in Florida and have been quoted 6% which is a big chunk of money out of anyone's wallet. On the agreement it states that the realtor splits the wad 50/50 with the buyer's agent. We'll see how it goes, none of us want to sell but the long-haul flights get longer as we get older and we don't get here as often as we'd like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
susyshoes 69 Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 dont use Campions solicitors. they always come out the cheapest and for good reason. you get what you pay for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,880 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Sold the house today, nightmare with solicitors and land registry. Now living in Wollaton. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Glad its done Denshaw, Hope you are very happy at Wollaton. Happy childhood memories of Sutton Passey Cresent where my Aunt Lived. Whens the House warming Party. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Oooo Posh, Their'l be no talkin ter yer soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 My wife's a Broker/Realtor, her commission can be as high as 10%, but remember, the seller pays out nothing until the property sale is closed. So if it's on the market for a year or more, not unknown!!, she has to swallow all advertising, time showing the property etc etc... She could have a couple of thousand invested in a listed property by the time it sells, so it's not all icing on the cake. At one time, she handled all the local VA foreclosures, ie, trash out the house, clean and repaint the property and also take care of the grounds and property until it sold. We made quite a living out of that, hard work, and we collected some great things trashing out properties. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Just sold our house in Devon (and haven't yet completed on the one we are buying in Shropshire - therefore camping with our daughter in Sandiacre). It took just 8 weeks to sell, and the agent's commission was 1%. We even found a reasonable (and efficient) removal firm who took charge of storing our stuff until we can move in up Shropshire. We are not complaining ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,541 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 No excuses then, you could come to the meet-up on the 19th ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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