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Re: Capital Gains
there is no immediate tax on the money given to you however, because it is funding a property you own that they will then live in, that makes it a "gift with reservation" (of benefit) aka &…2 -
Re: Eon next power up
Yes, I tend to think it was an internal Eon gremlin as well ....*if* chatgpt was correct. Fingers crossed 🤞1 -
Re: First Direct App - Security Problem Stops Access
Oh well done! Checked the app in the Play Store, updated 06/07. Screed of comments saying the thing has stopped working - seems that FD have decided that using anything other than the Google Keyboard…3 -
Re: The Top Regular Savers Discussion Thread
Try online using a browser?1 -
Re: NHS hearing aids
Thanks, my OH has worn private aids for 5 years. He's just shelled out around £4000 for new ones, he's used to just selecting the most expensive ones, but realistically, we are not going to…1 -
Re: 13k underpayment!
So, looking at the bill that was submitted, the electricity consumption per month was £250 and the gas £100 in the middle of summer. That's £350 per month. The DD was paying £160 per month. Henc…1 -
Re: Sell and buy a year later?
You need to Make sure you and your mother are on the same page regarding you staying with her, what expenses you will cover etc. That way there will be no arguments over who pays for and does what. G…4 -
Re: Amazon Gift Voucher Complaint
Thanks for the clear explanation — it’s great to finally get some straightforward advice. It’s refreshing to read a response that directly addresses the situation without the negativity that’s mixed…1 -
Re: 13k underpayment!
Also, may be wrong here, but is the bill in that screenshot from July 2026? So the £250 electric usage was from the month leading up to that? If she died in 2025, who or what was still using utilitie…1 -
Re: Lack of Capacity
The bank account and investment account designation will be Trustee of ....... ( your mother's name ) Will Trust. Once the property has been sold, your 1st challenge will be to find a bank that …3
