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Re: Watty's Awakening
In thinking of the future I found this - now I know I would need to add stables and barns for VNM and that will put it over budget but a girl can dream https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/15692212…8 -
Re: Is getting a mortgage possible in the worst of circumstances?
An iva drops off your credit file 6 years after it started, or when it finishes, whichever is later. Considering they often last 60-72 months, it sounds like yours will disappear soon1 -
Re: Is getting a mortgage possible in the worst of circumstances?
Where is the deposit coming from? If your wife is contributing towards the deposit, that might make it trickier. Your wife would not be able to get a mortgage for a little while, but really until 3 y…1 -
Re: Watty's Awakening
I was like you after my scan - reassured by her comments that the reason was unchanged - but she also drew attention to the other thing there. That research has stood me in good stead and my normal s…7 -
Re: Watty's Awakening
Thanks Beanielou and Cherryfudge. I should hear back from the hospital in a couple of weeks if deemed urgent but six weeks if deemed not so urgent and that appointment will discuss next steps. I do h…9 -
Re: Bold leap into retirement
I’ve been reading along avidly and have finally plucked up the courage to post. My situation is quite different from many posters here. I’m a 66 year old divorced woman, no kids, and living alone wit…11 -
Re: Brewdog Shares
Quite a lot of more traditional breweries ( big and small )have brought out new beers and lagers that follow the craft beer trend of being lighter and hoppier to some extent.. UK real ale using Amer…1 -
Re: Brewdog Shares
I think it's here to stay now. Just like some people will not drink instant coffee, there are enough people who have no interest in drinking Fosters or Tetleys. Though the market is saturated, …1 -
Re: OS Daily Wednesday 18th Feb
Morning all Seems like there’s mixed weather around - we have a low chance of snow although a yellow warning in place. Gers - sorry to hear about your DMs friend, sad news after your recent loss too.…15 -
Re: Progress not Perfection
Congrats on the voucher, what a nice surprise. I put my washing out and it dried about 99%. Just a bit damp, and now on the airer, and will be done in half hour I reckon and ready for the airing cupb…2

