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Re: Extension built over private manhole-buying a house
It was allowed to build extensions over manhole covers in the past, but not now. I think until about 25 years ago, you could do this without any special permission. Then for about 10 years you needed…1 -
Re: Extension built over private manhole-buying a house
I too have an extension built over a manhole. The work was done in the 1970s and has full BC sign off. Currently have vinyl tiling across the whole floor. Lifting it should the need ever arise is pos…1 -
Re: Estate agent advice - selling leasehold flat in London
@poseidon1, @Cocktailqueen, @saajan_12, @mta999, @Albermarle, @Bigphil1474, @RelievedSheff - a genuine thanks to all of you for your opinions and perspectives. Everything that's been said has be…1 -
Re: Estate agent advice - selling leasehold flat in London
Your post is a useful dose of reality, from an actual personal perspective. After eventually selling your flat , did you buy a house instead and perhaps moved away from London? Given all the bad pres…2 -
Re: Accidental admission of guilt APCOA Heathrow
You should realise that Heathrow get the drop off fee not APCOA they get the money from PCN's there is no incentive for "mercy"2 -
Re: Triple lock increase for April 2027 is 3.9% (probably)
https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/dwp-benefit-statistics-february-2026/dwp-benefit-statistics-february-2026 The numbers of pre 2016 pensioners still alive has been gradually reducing as you wo…3 -
Re: Uber One Subscription: Were you signed up without permission?
My guess is that you could ask them for a copy of their contract with you. I think there is something which states that you have to actively opt in to a service rather than looking for how to opt out…1 -
Re: Getting a bad reference from a previous employer
You might want to glance at OPs previous posts, there has been a fair bit of worry about references, lack of and changing jobs over the past year or so.4 -
Re: Towel Rail Wifi Controller
Be aware that home automation can be a slippery slope - don't blame me if in 12 months' time you've automated everything from the lights to the catflap, and are wondering how to integr…2 -
Re: Wills kept at the solicitors
to be fair, i think all wills should be mandated to be stored there. it would make it simpler and stop fraud.1
