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Archives for October 2017

A couple questions about redeeming ground rent Northern Ireland?
I know there's countless threads and posts on this very subject but I still have a few questions that I haven't been able to get an answer for. 1. Are you able to redeem your ground rent if you've only paid one half-yearly payment? The notes and advice online widely differ with some people saying you need proof that you've…
Kitchen Fitter - Bangor area
Anyone know of a good kitchen fitter about Bangor area ? :beer: Mark
Wild Camping 2018
Has anyone wild camped in Northern Ireland? If so, where would you recommend that is not 'illegal' as such and we will not be chased off the land by an angry farmer type person. Thanks in anticipation
Hospital Waiting Times in NI
Hi All, I am asking this question on behalf of an elderly relative who has experienced a number of falls recently as the result of needing a knee replacement. They have been on the waiting list for some considerable time, however a recent fall has caused a broken bone and the hospital have advised that these falls will…
Wheelchair friendly shopping,dining
Just started to take my sister out in a wheelchair. I have a small van with a wheelchair ramp. It's not really practical for me to transfer her from the wheelchair to a seat, wherever we go and she is not able to propel herself. I was wondering if anyone has experience of wheelchair friendly places to go in the Belfast and…
Tooth Implant
Can someone please recommend to me a dentist in order to get a dental implant assessment and possibly treatment? Looking for someone based in Belfast, if possible. Thanks.
Broadband Question
Hi, Looking to get broadband in the apartment I've just started renting. Do many people in NI (Belfast esp) use Plusnet and if so what are their opinion of them? I believe they run on the BT network. This works out at £16.49pm (inc setup and discount). My alternative to them would be Talk Talk who have a TV & Broadband…
Do we need to inform building control?
Morning, We are looking to make a bit better use of our garage. It is a double with a roofspace. There is a dedicated staircase up, the area has been floored since it was built and there are even velux windows. The idea is that we would make it more comfortable for use as a workshop. So we would put insulation and…
Butter prices
Has anyone noticed how expensive pure butter is to buy...£4 for 500g or what I used to call a pound of butter. This is disgraceful. I love butter and would rather have nothing on my bread than use those chemically-filled "spreads" but I cannot understand why butter is just so expensive, particularly when it is the…
Old Bakers Court
Hi, I was looking to rent an apartment in Old Bakers Court off the Ravenhill Rd. However, looking on the map it seems quite close to Cantrell Close, which is where there were issues recently. Is there any issues with this development being so close or should I avoid in this development? Thanks.
Vehicle Electrical Repairs
Hi All, Can anyone recommend a good garage in Belfast to repair a car electric window that has stopped working? Thanks
E Flow M50
Does anyone know about this toll on the M50? I used it recently but today three months later I have received a letter through the post with a fine on it for not paying the toll, however I have the credit card reference payment number from thee months ago. What's more worrying is the letter was opened and it had an…
Positive Input Ventilation system
Has anyone locally installed a Positive Input Ventilation system . Looking recommendations and an idea of cost .
Dining Table made of Railway Sleepers?
Hi Hopefully some one will be able to help me or point me in the right direction. I am looking a new dining room table, made from railway sleepers. I know this probably sounds a little (or very)bizarre to some people! I once saw a dining table made from railway sleepers/wood for sale, and I loved it. Unfortunately the shop…
Housing exec waiting list
HI I am on the waiting list for NIHE this past 10 years. My circumstances have changed and I recently got more points. I'm up to 190, for west Belfast. 2 bedroom. Does anyone know is this good?
Boiler Scheme
Would any of you know who Helps to replace Old boilers (25 years ) for Private Tenants? I was told a while back there was a Grant for disabled tenants But I can not find Any Info Online relating to it . Do we have anyone on here who works In housing or Cab who maybe would know TIA:o
Annual Travel Insurance Dublin
Hello, I am about to on holiday at the end of the month with a trip to America and I am looking for a travel insurance policy which covers me from Dublin airport. I plan to get an Annual one because I am planning to take a few trips in the next year and all will be from Dublin because the flight options are a lot better.…
wooden playhouse
Hi I'm looking for a Wooden playhouse for my son for Christmas. Quite like the look of the one in the link below: https://aheadinsheds.co.uk/product/super-slide-away/ Unfortunately at £950 (8x6) it’s a not that money saving! Does anyone know of any companies in NI that make and fit wooden playhouses so that I may price…
Loft aerial installation
Hi folks, In the process of moving to a new build house and need to get an aerial installed. Hoping to get some recommendations for an aerial installer in South Belfast / Lisburn area first of all. Secondly was hoping to get an idea of cost - the house has been wired for tv and all cabling is sitting neatly bundled in the…
CO ownership developer bust / administrator seeks 25%
Hello , here is a quick summary . 2009 - bought house 75% mortgage 25% builder 10 yr scheme ..220 000 total . 2013 - developer went bust and PWC appointed - quick to notify they would not stand over snags etc of which the houses where poorly enough threw up in boom time with 3 diff. Building sub contractors . . I'm now in…

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