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Quotes for march out cleaning
Was wondering if we could start a thread so I can gauge a rough estimate for a price for march out cleaning of quarters. When we moved from Marham we were charged £80 for a 2 bed, I have now just been quoted £285 for a 3 bed at Wyton. I'm really tempted just to do it myself rather than payout. Anybody got any other quotes…
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Discounted Mil Car Hire ??
Hi all, i am looking to hire a car for 14 days , i used to have a mil discount code from last year but i can not find it now, anyone know of any codes i can use ?? Thanks in advance
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Private Hiring
I have just been told that there are no suitable 4 bed quarters available and that I am going to be given a private hiring. Somebody at DHE is going to source two properties for me to view. Does anybody know how I stand if I don't find them suitable and refuse them? Am I entitled to source my own property for the same…
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Career Change to the RAF
HI, Sorry this maybe the wrong place to post it but thought I would try. I have just turned 27, I applied for NCO aircrew when i was 21 and 22 passed the aptitude tests at cranwell but was asked to come back in 12 months, so basicly went away to get life experience. I have a good job, but not what I want to do I still want…
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Advice needed pls on Acting Pay
Hello! My Husband whos in the RAF was out on detachment in February time this year, he was out as acting Corporal, and he had to have his det cut short due to me having an ectopic pregnancy in and out of hosp etc, he was aloud home early to support me. He's been out on det again since, but we are still waiting for his…
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Deferred Equity. To Buy Or Not To Buy
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Contents/Buildings Insurance
Does anyone know of an companies that are more relaxed about the 30/60 days unoccupied rule for home insurance. My son is in the RAF and away for 3 months at a time. I live nearby and visit once or twice a week while he is away but is this enough? I don't want to give the current insurers any excuse to wriggle out of…
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Army Rations
Someone gave me a box (10 packs) of 24 hour army rations. On the side it's got printed "06/04"...is this the use by date or the manufacture date? Thanks
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Car Insurance - About To Be Deployed?
Hi all, Being only days away from my 2nd tour Afghan this time, i contacted my insurance company to see if any discounts were to be had. After all i'd be leaving the country for 6 months and my car would be stationary and secured on camp. I was pleased to hear that they could change my policy to 3rd Party, Fire & Theft.…
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Digital TV & SFA
Sorry if this has been asked already - I've tried a search but didn't find what I was looking for. I'm looking at saving money by cancelling my Sky contract and going to Freeview - my TV already has built in Freeview but due to the aerial in my current SFA I cannot get any channels - thus why I have Sky. I've called MHS…
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Not money saving but have a read
This is one of the most beautiful poems I have ever heard that reminds us all just whats at stake and how great our armed forces really are. Sorry if you shed a tear or two at its beauty and sadness xx Daddy's Poem DADDY'S POEM Her hair was up in a pony tail, Her favorite dress tied with a bow. Today was Daddy's Day at…
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Help!
Hi all, Apologies for posting something not strictly moneysaving but I'm running out of ideas. I'm trying to find a friend of mine who signed up about 5 years ago to the army. I know his full name, poss army number and that he was in PWRR, pretty sure 1st battalion. I know hes still in the army but is there anyway I can…
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Help - Hubby Drafted To Holland
After spending the past 13 months away the RN has finally given us a draft as a family - problem is it's in Holland and we had all of 2 months notice. We have a house on shared ownership,bank won't let us rent it out as it's considered to be subletting so ha ha need to sell it but housing association can dictate who buys…
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Tescos internet saver open from BFPO
Just to let you know that I contacted Tesco yesterday about their internet saver account and the lady knew what I meant about BFPO and I have in principle opened the account online. If you are interested rate is dropping to 6% when applying click on enter whole address, where you have house number enter yours or partners…
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Not money saving just some support
I would just like to express my gratitude and support for all our armed forces and their families wherever they are.. We are proud of you good job:beer:
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When can I sell my tax free car
Hi all. I have a tax free car that I purchased whilst serving in Germany. It currently sits in my garage as I now have a smaller more economic car suited to driving back in the UK. I read documentation prior to leaving Germany that stated the car had to be kept for 12 months to BFG laws. However I know of someone who has…
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Maybe you would point me in the right direction?
Recently, a neighbour of mine, an elderly gent of 82 who left the RAF in 1947, told me that he had just thrown out a kitbag which wasn’t his, but one that he had retrieved to carry home his bits & pieces. He said that the name and number were still clearly visible, ie 136665* LAC Caulfield UK and that it had two blue rings…
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Civil Service Woes
[FONT=CG Times (W1)]My husband had been posted to the West Midlands area. I was a Civil Servant in Wales, I wanted to remain a civil servant and so applied for jobs with the civil service in the West Midlands. Majority of vacancies being with MOD, but all those vacancies only allow residents or people who currently work in…
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Mortgage Life Insurance
Looking for advice on who best serves members of the Armed Forces with regards to getting mortgage life insurance. It seems at first glance most insurers see us as a huge risk and I am on the verge of completing on buying a house so need to get this sorted fairly quickly. Any help would be greatly appreciated!:confused:
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VAT refunds help required please
I am looking to purchase a laptop online, but I will need it for when I stationed in Afghanistan. I know Amazon do VAT refunds for anything sent to BFPO addresses but the laptop I require can only be purchased from the manufacturer and they dont deliver to BFPO addresses. So if Amazon can do it, can I not claim back my VAT…
