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Re: Next steps; grip-relaxing bimbling, and avoiding the temptations
Well done you for advocating so well for yourself - but you do have to question why on EARTH an apparent medical professional in a women's health area is asking why someone is "still" …2 -
Re: Fabulous February's No-Spend Days Challenge!
February 2026 NSD totals NSD-ers Totals Off to a start 5 days 10 days 15 days 20 days Target reached Target beaten AuntieL 6/15 beanielou 11/19 BlueKelpie26 6/14 cathybird 7/TF Changeyourlife25 3/10 …2 -
Re: Back billing - but in credit so Energy Ombudsman found in favour of supplier
Of course if the op was on mvdd when £400 corrected - wouldn't they then have taken it all that month to zero balance ? If he had been on MVDD he wouldn't have a balance for them to draw on…5 -
Re: I've received a DCB Legal Letter of Claim
Depends on what you mean by successful Its very unlikely to reach an actual hearing in court, meaning that all the arguments wont be seen, heard or mulled over by a judge, in court More likely that a…1 -
Re: Advise please letter from moorcroft
Just ignore them, contacting anyone will just slow down getting the defaults you want. They will probably write to you a few more times saying they are disappointed you haven't contacted them, a…2 -
Re: Back billing - but in credit so Energy Ombudsman found in favour of supplier
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81879933#Comment_81879933 The main issue with "on receipt of bill" vs MVDD is that the default rate on the former is higher, so there…1 -
Re: FTB cash-only flat with short lease and major works pending
If you ground rent, for instance, was £200 a year, with only 54 years left, a quick calculation says that the lease extension would be £28k + costs (both sides solicitors). You're in marriage va…2 -
Re: FTB cash-only flat with short lease and major works pending
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81880098#Comment_81880098 From the OP. The property is listed at £130k and is a probate, cash-buyer purchase due to the lease only having 54 ye…2 -
Re: Covid cars
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81880130#Comment_81880130 https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/consumer/how-covid-cars-are-affecting-used-car-market This should explain. I never…1 -
Re: No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries February 2026
Hi All I joined this challenge years ago and now I am back. I have a drawer unit full of toiletries, perfume and make up, I really don't need to buy any at all this year, maybe next too. I'…1
