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Water rates and council tax re-banding
Hello to all, long time lurker, and new to the forum, picking up some brilliant advise and helping getting money back on certain things, main one being Council Tax Re-banding, which leads me into the advise I am hoping someone could help me with. I'm and looking for advice. Due to United Utilities making an absolute mess…
Water companies...rip off!
2 Years ago I had a water meter fitted. I have had no change of circumstance, and where I live we have SE Water to supply fresh water and Southern for Waste. With SE WAter there has been little change and I pay roughly £15pm on DD. Southern Water sent me a recent letter stating that I owed them £80, despite paying them…
First Time Buyer. Help please!
Hi, I hope you all can help as from the post's I have read you all seem very knowledgeable. I am purchasing a 1 bedroom shared ownership flat and am due to complete in July. I am just attempting to work out a rough Budget but having never paid utilities myself I haven't really a clue how much I'm looking at and the sites…
Water Refund
Hello I'm new to the forum and looking for advice. I have been having problems with Southern Water since July 2007. I was in a student house and we were given a refund cheque because we paid for the whole year, but left in June. I paid this cheque into the deposit box at my bank, they subsequently lost the cheque. To get…
The Water Board Won't Tell You About Their Social Tarrif!
THE WATER BOARDS LIKE TO KEEP THIS ONE REALLY QUIET! Having 4 children I was amazed to discover that over the years I could have saved literally hundreds of pounds on my water rates. Every area is different, but I am led to believe that all water boards offer similar schemes. Where I live in the South West they call it a…
Shower fitting and Tiling - where to start
Hi all Typical "girly" here lol ... and about to ask what I know will be stupid questions I live in an old house and it has never had a shower to my knowledge I do know I have a really really old Primatic system and an old baxi bermuda back boiler and fire that I dont have the money to change right now I want to have a…
Unable To Get A Water Meter Fitted
Hi, Very interested in your info on water meters, I have been trying to get a water meter fitted for over 2 years, as I am single and live alone in a council flat. The water company say the cannot fit a meter due to the pipe work/location, and the council (Manchester City Council) who own the property will not help in any…
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.
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