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Re: Lease extension – fixed fee service vs separate solicitor/valuer?
we were looking to extend in london and used setfords. they seem to be very competitive in pricing, so worth getting a quote from them. we instructed our own surveyor, which didn't cost a lot. y…1 -
Re: best place to put £100 per month
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81886031#Comment_81886031 It may seem like it sometimes, especially today as I'll have clocked up 20 posts including this one. But even on…4 -
Re: Moving savings between a non financially linked couple
It'll be a gift, so whatever he gives you is then yours. If you plan on using those funds as part of a deposit for a home then be aware that you may be asked about any gifted funds so keep a for…2 -
Re: Fabulous February's No-Spend Days Challenge!
@Wanna_Bee_Free sounds difficult - hope it gets a bit easier soon xxx1 -
Re: Parking stories in the News/media
I wish that all these horrendous articles emphasised that the only way usually for these charges to be sent out is because the DVLA sell the motorists private data willy-nilly to the scammers without…6 -
Re: PIP Renewal
Mrs last renewal was a paper form. Which then goes off to be assessed. Which will then result in either result in a paper, phone or rarely in person review.1 -
Re: Road To Financial Recovery
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81885859#Comment_81885859 Wow that is crazy, I am hoping to still pick up some bargains over there.1 -
Re: An in-between phase
Well done for sending the interest rate complaint. I suspect that took a number of rewrites to get it back down to calm, formal language … 😉 Sending vibes ~~~~~~ for the £2K competition! KK2 -
Re: best place to put £100 per month
Not sure why you deleted your earlier post… Posters who are, let's say, hoping for a reaction will sometimes find that they don't get to choose when posts are deleted!3 -
Re: Buying my first Flat – Concerned About Mortgage Adviser & Solicitor Costs
if you are switching mortgages with the same lender later in the year, why would you need to go through the broker? What on earth is a lifetime fee? Sounds like a dodgy charge to keep you tied to the…1



