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Re: D&G Boiler Claim
I actually contacted D&G before the official BER declaration, and continued doing so by telephone, email and webform throughout the process. My concern was always restoring hot water as quickly a…1 -
Re: Weekly Flylady Thread 24 August 2026
I have taken rubbish and recycling out, cleared the kitchen windowsill; the plants are outside having a soak in a trough, cleared worksurfaces and WUALTD. I've come upstairs to charge the mac an…7 -
Re: The impact of inflation - yikes!
This is not really anything to worry about (at least not without further information). As far as I understand, It’s quite typical and normal for the nominal balance of a retirees savings to go up in …1 -
Re: First year of retirement
I am very into learning and practising languages. I did German and French at Uni. Later I started Italian and did lots of language holidays in Italy. I have just registered to start Portuguese at Cit…4 -
Re: First year of retirement
Using undubbed films/tv series is very good. In addition to the old Asterix and Tintin books of yesteryear, if you can find graphic novels (DC/Marvel etc.) in your language of choice these can also b…3 -
Re: Steadily climbing the mountain, enjoying the view along the way
The rest of the weekend was very chill … Read two books, planted some plants (Salvias and Penstemons), watered, did more washing, made two batches of soup for work lunches so I can have variety, canc…9 -
Re: D&G Boiler Claim
Thanks for taking the time to respond, I genuinely appreciate the challenge and alternative perspective. The one point I'd clarify is that I didn't simply rely on the policy wording and the…1 -
Re: Mum and Dads estate (they are still alive)
Given your Mum's situation, she can only make an LPA whilst she has capacity. This should absolutely be your number one priority Regards Tet2 -
Re: Oak Legal services letter before claim
you never pay these firms.4 -
Re: MSE guide: plug-in solar panels
Because they are for sale does not mean that they comply with the block's Fire or Health and Safety rules within the block or the terms of the lease. One of the reasons is that if a unit falls o…1
