A-Z Help Directory

There are lots of reasons why you might need to sell your house in a hurry.  While we can help you financially by making a quick purchase on your property, we hope this A-Z directory is of some use to you too ...

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Arrears

The public service Directgov website has an article explaining what to do when you fall into mortgage arrears.
www.direct.gov.uk/managingdebt   Back to top

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Bailiffs

Her Majesty’s Courts Service (HMCS) website has guidance on bailiffs and enforcement officers, how they recover the money you owe, and what to do if you have a complaint.
www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/bailiffs   Back to top

Bereavement

Cruse Bereavement Care promotes the well-being of bereaved people and helps them understand their grief and cope with their loss.
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk

Broken chains / buyer pulls out

The Homes section on Channel 4’s website give lots of useful articles on buying and selling property, including a feature on property chains.
www.channel4.com/4home/property_chain

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Cash – offers

The Homes section of the BBC website has plenty of information and resources about the financial and legal aspects of property.
www.bbc.co.uk/homes/moneyandlegal

Cash – problems

Money Saving Expert gives information on saving and reclaiming money and making your cash go further.
www.moneysavingexpert.com

Chain

The Homes section on Channel 4’s website give lots of articles on buying and selling property, including a feature on property chains.
www.channel4.com/4homes/property_chain   Back to top

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Debts

The UK’s financial watchdog Financial Services Authority (FSA) has impartial information and an online budget calculator.
www.moneymadeclear.fas.gov.uk/tools

Divorce

Divorce Aid is an independent group of professionals providing advice, support and information.
www.divorceaid.co.uk   Back to top

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Emigration

Emigrate is the leading UK independent source of overseas emigration information, providing you with help on moving to Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain and the USA.
www.emigrate2.co.uk

Equity

The UK’s financial watchdog Financial Services Authority (FSA) has impartial information and a section that explains equity release.
www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk/products_explained/equity_release

Estate agents

The department for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Reform (BERR) gives some quick facts about the regulation of estate agents.
www.dti.gov.uk/consumers/fact-sheets/page38024

Estates

The Directgov website has a comprehensive guide to sorting out property after someone has died.
www.direct.gov.uk/sortingoutapropertyafterdeath   Back to top

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Financial problems

National Debtline gives free confidential and independent advice on dealing with debt problems.
www.nationaldebtline.co.uk   Back to top

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Gambling

If gambling has put you at risk of losing your home, GamCare has trained advisors to offer counselling, support and information.
www.gamcare.org.uk

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Home

Are you worried about falling into arrears and losing your home? Try the Directgov website for support.
www.directgov.uk/managingdebt

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Illness / incapacity

The BBC website’s Health section has summaries of conditions, plus details of links to organisations that provide help and support.
www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions

Inheritance

The Directgov website has a comprehensive article on what happens when you inherit private property.
www.direct.gov.uk/rightsandresponsibilities   Back to top

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Landlord relief

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) offers landlord support and advice and landlord training opportunities.
www.rla.org.uk   Back to top

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Mortgage – falling behind

The public service Directgov website has an article explaining what to do when you fall into mortgage arrears.
www.direct.gov.uk/managingdebt

Moving overseas

Helpiammoving.com was set up to make moving less stressful, and gives practical, independent advice.  There is a section with advice on emigrating.
www.helpiammoving.com   Back to top

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New house purchase

Have you found your perfect new home yet? Rightmove.co.uk has an online search of available properties.
www.rightmove.co.uk   Back to top

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Property chain

The Homes section on Channel 4’s website has lots of articles on buying and selling property, including a feature on property chains.
www.channel4.com/4homes/property_chain   Back to top

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Redundancy

The Directgov website has a guide to redundancy and your rights.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/RedundancyAndLeavingYourJob

Relocation

Property website Prime Location has a Moving Checklist so you don’t forget anything.
www.primelocation.com/moving-house/moving-checklist

Repossession

Directgov’s website helps you prioritise your debts and lists places you can go for help.
www.direct.gov.uk/dealingwithdebtproblems   Back to top

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Schools

Directgov’s website gives links to Ofsted school reports and has a search facility for schools, childcare and nurseries.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Diol1/DoItOnline/DG_4017636

Separation / splitting up

The BBC website has a section with support and advice on how to cope emotionally and financially if your relationship breaks down.
www.bbc.co.uk/relationships/couples

Sickness

The BBC website has summaries of health conditions, plus details of links to organisations that provide help and support.
www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions

Stagnant market

The BBC website has a search tool for viewing UK house prices by postcode or region.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/in_depth/uk_house_prices   Back to top

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Tenant problems

UK Net Guide has an article on “Handling Problem Tenants”, plus links to websites that supply advice on your rights as a landlord.
www.uknetguide.co.uk/homes_and_gardens   Back to top

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