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Re: Chimney removal certificate
The Council should still have a record of it if done by a Private Building Inspector. Even work done under the Competent Person's Scheme goes through the Council. Gallows brackets do a similar j…1 -
Re: Bold leap into retirement
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81889295#Comment_81889295 Hi @KintsugiWhippet I’m also single although it’s been longer for me - over 20 years - and it was my choice. It’s jus…6 -
Re: Cheery's path to fulfilment - finishing the DIY, looking after myself, appreciating the garden 🌻
Ah, I hadn't realised she used to post on here, I can't remember where I first came across her. You're right of course, there were a lot of family pictures, and it would be a right old…6 -
Re: I asked ChatGPT to simplify and sort out my investments
You need to understand where AI is sourcing the information from.1 -
Re: Still having problems with condensate pump
Any chance of directing into an internal plastic waste on a lower floor than the attic - kitchen or bathroom? You haven't mentioned whether you can access - or even see - the external outlet. An…1 -
Re: Free HPI check websites
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81893517#Comment_81893517 Quite correct. It explains in great length why there are no free checks that anyone here recommends. Car data checks …2 -
Re: Investing in Us: Holidays, Health, and the Road to £150k
Morning all, Thanks @sunshineli we did try to make the most of it although I think I went a little too gung ho too quickly as by the last day I was exhausted 🙈🤣. But that's me I do the same ev…7 -
Re: Car dealership refusing to help cancel car finance with the finance company!
hi all, apologises for the lack of response on the matter. We finally managed to get the situation resolved which is amazing news. My partner spoke to citizens advice bureau who advised that it was b…2 -
Re: Verify Home Visit
if the debt was already statute barred, nothing can "unbar" it. If it was not statute barred, the PPI claim you submitted almost certainly acknowledged the debt, resetting the clock.1 -
Re: Looking To The Future With Hope
Thank you @honeybee1234 At the moment I’ve got leek and potato soup on the hob and I’m going to make a big pan of chilli later. It’s a good job I’m a hoarder of unbranded storage containers as I’m go…4

