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is there any deals for existing customers
Any Belfast dentists taking NHS patients - willing to travel a bit
Recently have discovered my own dentist took me off their list a few years ago and didn't even tell me. They will take me on again but have to pay. Seems to be the way they're all going now but really do not feel I should have to pay. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks
Oil versus gas.
I have an oil boiler which needs replaced and was considering whether I should take the opportunity to switch to gas. Just wondering in terms of running cost, which one is cheapest or does it depend on usage and size of the property? In terms of installation, which is cheapest? Grateful for any insights into this.
Parking codes for Belfast International Airport
Has anyone seen any recent parking promo codes for the airport carparks themselves - normally park in the main stay? Will need the main stay due to passengers having mobility problems. Usually keep my eye out for codes but haven't seen any for some time. Thanks!
DCBL Notice of Intended Legal Action Northern Ireland
Hi there received in post. Notice of Intended Legal Action for £370.00 for 2 unpaid fines from North Street Car Park Belfast from 2020. What's the position on these currently? I had originally not paid them as was suggested on a few sites that they could not be enforced. Has this changed? Any advice welcome. Thank you
Enduring Power of Attorney
Has anyone any experience of setting up Enduring POAs in N.I themselves? Reading up on some of the blurb it seems like you don't have to register them straight away as you are recommended to do in the rest of GB - you just do this when you actually need to use them. So I wonder if it might be worthwhile going through Which…
Roofing and Joinery Work (Lisburn)
Hi All, Can anyone recommend a good company to carry on some roofing repairs and joinery work? I've found a company online called Total Roofing and joinery solutions but I am not sure how legitimate they are. Thanks in advance.
BELFAST CITY AIRPORT CAR PARKING
Hi I'm just wondering if anyone knows of any discount codes for Belfast City Aiport cark parking. Many thanks for your help Yogi
Refurbed oil boilers in NI
Anyone know of any heating engineers in NI who stock/supply refurbed domestic oil boilers?
What websites to buy/sell old furniture & household items in NI?
I know that sellers in NI use Gumtree to buy/sell old furniture and household items in NI. Are there any other such websites which people use here to meet up and buy/sell second hand household items? Thanks.
Fabricators of domestic steel oil tanks in NI
Would anyone know of any fabricators of steel oil tanks (for domestic heating oil) in NI? Or even any fabricators in the south? Thanks.
Local stockists of willow sticks
Would anyone happen to know any NI stockists of sticks of willow? Perhaps a garden centre? I believe Homebase used to sell them. Thanks.
sse airtricity
is there any deals for existing customers
NI to Southampton
Hi, I have a wedding to attend in Southampton later in the year, what's the best route? Ideally I would like to bring my car but if not I might need to be able to hire a car on the in England. Thanks in advance.
Where did the wall statues at Shaftesbury Square go?
I noticed recently that the two human-like statues which were attached to the wall of the old bank building at Shaftesbury Square for decades have been removed. Anyone know what happened to them?
HMRC Level of Service
I have lived abroad for over 25 years, and I getting a small pension from the UK which is taxed PAYE. Where I live has a double tax treaty with the UK, so the government in my country of residence sent confirmation that I pay tax here the HMRC in June 2024. The HMRC said that it would be processed by December 28th. I have…
Senior (65+) Smart pass, first time use…
Ok, first time use…is there a restriction on what time you can travel, e.g. only after 9.00am or before 6.00pm…at the back of my mind I thought there was some sort of restriction in its t&cs…don’t want to rock up to the train station and have to hang around for an extra hour. thanks
Bluebuild Energy Newtownards
Hi Has anyone had cavity wall insulation done by this company? Thanks
State Pension
Hi I am coming a male and coming 66 in a couple of months time. Can anyone advise if I have to apply for the State Pension or does something happen automatically to trigger the benefit. If I have to apply can someone please advise as to how I go about doing this. Many thanks
Selling land
I have an area of land I am considering selling. It's farmland consisting of fields (5 acres approx). If I was to sell this, do I pay tax on the sale?

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