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Northern Ireland Co-Ownership...
Hi, Just wondering if anyone has shared a similar experience as below and can advise... We decided to possibly sell our property which was bought via co-ownership in 2014 tail end of 2017. We had co-ownership out to value the property to see what share we would have to pay them back from our sale. The valuation has a 3…
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Residential home - East Belfast
My 86 year old mother can no longer can care for herself and we have decided the best course would be for going into a care home. She has dementia but would not need a nursing home. Obviously this is not an easy decision to take so I would be obliged if anyone any recommendations for a home around east Belfast?
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Fixed Skylight Manufacturer in NI or Ireland?
Dear all Planning an extension behind the kitchen now, and coming to the issue of deciding on skylights. I want fixed ones. I can find more than several companies in England with latest technology etc., but struggling to find any locally. Is anyone here any wiser? Even Ireland might be a good choice and save me hundreds…
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Redundancy and recruitment agencies, anyone recommend a professional agency?
Hi, having been a HR manager for the past 14 years I am now in a 45 day consultation which could go to redundancy. I would like to register with some agencies (Belfast area) to widen my job search. Has anyone used an agency which was designed for professionals and would you recommend them? I have heard that Grafton are…
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Do any Local Banks have Switching Perks?
Hi All, I never really hear any perks on offer from local banks in terms of switching bonuses. My question is do Ulster Bank, Bank of Ireland or Danske have any perks on offer for customers who switch to their accounts? Thanks
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Bridal Alterations
Hi I am wondering if anyone could recommend a seamstress for wedding dress alterations. North Down/Ards area. Many thanks! :)
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Need advice on SetTopBox that can do RTE and UK
Hi all need some advice on getting a new set top box Recently got rid of sky so lost my rte recording privileges Im in coleraine so i get my RTE from over the border and its not included in the uk signal (as it is with divis) , so have two aerials for two transmitters joined to feed down into the tv box, at present im…
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Let there be light
According to today’s BT ( so it’s bound to be true) there will be no money for street lighting by 2020. It’s long struck me as a waste of electricity anyway. Has anyone been to Australia? You notice it gets pretty dark at night over there, then you realise there are no streetlights, at least not in the small towns. What do…
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Builder who would work in Bangor /North Down
Hi You guys came up trumps last time so hope you don't mind if I pick your collective brains again. As I see the Builder threads haven't had much activity in almost 5 years I am seeking personal recommendations for a Builder in North Down/Bangor or wider afield if they'll travel to Bangor. Moved into almost 50 year old…
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Oil Prices
Looking for oiil to be delivered to Bangor . Anyone know cheapest supplier at moment? Thanks
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looking best value shed
hi looking a shed delivered and put up something like 10'x8' where the best place to go, can pay cheap but want a decent one, ive seen these guys but wondered if there was better out there? https://www.gumtree.com/p/garden-sheds/heavy-duty-garden-sheds/1281198200
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Buying a car in England
Hi Just looking for ideas on cheapest way to bring a car from England back to NI? Thanks
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Where can I buy honeycomb in Belfast?
Hi guys, really need to get some honeycomb for a friend next week. Have looked online and it's quite expensive. Can't seem to find it in any local shops either, anyone know of a place that sells it please? Many thanks..
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Problem Tenant in Northern Ireland
Hi All, This is being posted on behalf of my Granddad and I am not sure what to advise him. He is retired and rented his house out for a number of years to a man on benefits, the first few years there were no issues, however last year and so far this year rent has fallen behind by over three months. The continual excuse…
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Samsung Galaxy screen repair
Hi..does anyone know of anywhere reasonably priced in Belfast city centre where I could get a broken Galaxy screen fixed? thanks
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Boarding Kennels Bangor North Down updates please
Hi I see the kennels threads (North Down & Bangor) haven't been updated for a few years and I've a timid Golden Retriever I need to board in July in Bangor area. Grateful for any reviews or experiences with local kennels please. Thanks
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Bathroom mirrors with shaver socket
Hi was wondering where would be the best place to get a bathroom mirror with shaver socket - LED lighting optional. I've looked about online and not seen much that fits in with what I would like. Is there anywhere in NI that stocks these that I could go look at? Alternatively, can you recommend a good online supplier?…
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Scheme for replacing lead water pipe?
My mains water from the main isolation tap in my house back out (presumably) to the street, is a lead pipe. A plumber suggested to me, though he didn't know, that perhaps there might be some government scheme to replace this. Would anyone happen to know if there is one in NI? Thanks.
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Wedding Ring Resized - recommendations as to where?
I need to get my wedding ring resized downwards and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations? Ideally Newry / Armagh / Portadown / Banbridge area but happy to travel further to get a good job done. Thanks in advance
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Underbody Steam Clean Ballymena or Belfast
Hi Can anyone on here recommend a steam cleaner - I want to get the underbody of my car cleaned before getting some work done on it. I would prefer South/South East Belfast or Ballymena. Thanks.