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Patch a hole in top of plastic oil tank?
Recently I added a Kingspan Watchman sensor to the top of my plastic oil tank, but after week or so it stopped picking up changes in the oil level. I'm fairly sure i've put the sensor in the wrong location and want to move it, however the cap that originally covered the hole also took the tread with it when I took the cap…
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Electrician, plumber, Joiner recommendations Newtownabbey/Carrick
Hi Everyone, I'm new to the area and have found this website incredibly helpful- many thanks to all the posters so far. I'm starting to renovate an old victorian house in the Newtownabbey/ Carrickfergus area. It needs a rewire, new heating system (no radiators upstairs), sash window draught- proofing and some damp…
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EU Digital Covid Certificate
I discovered on Sunday that the EU Digital Covid Certifcate website was available to Irish passport holders living in NI - https://covidcertificateportal.gov.ie/en-US/third-country-cert-request/ - so I applied. It keeps on failing due to an error uploading my NI certificate - or so it says! I went on to online chat and…
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Live in Northern Ireland? You can get a free £100 high street shopping voucher - here's how to apply
People living in Northern Ireland can get a completely free prepaid card topped up with £100 to spend on the high street under a new 'Spend Local' scheme spearheaded by the Northern Irish Government. But you've only got until 25 October to apply. Here's how the freebie works and how to get your hands on it. Read the full…
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restrictive covenant deed fee farm grant, leasehold.
Well, buying a house is NEVER simple apparently. Who would have thought. After our initial bid, mortgage approval. We then find out the house is leasehold and under a covenant. Leasehold doesn't bother me (as it's in perpetuity. So there's no end date). We can buy the freehold, right? But my issue is the restrictive…
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Roofer
Had a leak coming in to our front bedroom after all the rain last week so looking for recommendations of a roofer or even ones to avoid. We are in the Newtownabbey area.
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Recommend a bank account
Have not changed my bank account ever …… I’m with Danske Bank and they are beyond useless . Can anyone recommend an account for everyday banking … I would need one with an app so I can check my spending , balance etc . Are there any branches in Belfast would suit as it’s also handy to be able to go in store ….. or even a…
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Guitar lessons
Hi, would anyone be able to recommend a guitar tutor for a child. Preferably Belfast based. She is 6 and really keen to learn.. Thank you..
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Giants Causeway open?
Does anyone know if the causeway is fully open again after covid? we want to do a tour from belfast but have been told its not 100% back in action
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Firmus Gas price increase
Wondering whether anyone can answer a query regarding the price increase : if on a top up meter tariff , is it possible to top up multiple times before price rises to stave off the increased prices? Obviously only if you can afford to do so.
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Recommendations for conveyancing solicitor in Belfast.
Hi, Can anyone please recommend a conveyancing solicitor in Belfast. We're presently making an offer to to buy a house and should our offer be accepted, we'll need to engage the services of a solicitor. Thanks for your help.
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Solicitor who has an account with Danske Bank?
Morning everyone. Am in the process of compiling an application for Irish citizenship through naturalisation for my husband. It’s a non-standard application as we are permanently resident abroad because of my work. I think it’s worth a shot. I will be visiting family in Northern Ireland in October. One problem I’ve run…
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Multi burning stoves
Hi, Be looking to get a stove (I'm north down) and I've already been round most of the local places in Newtownards/ Bangor/ Belfast but just wondering if anyone who had one fitted recently could recommend a place/ fitter or make of stove? Been looking at the stovax stoves as I've had one before and they same a good stove
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Covid NI certificate app
Hi, Just a query about the Covid Cert NI app. I have already applied for and received my own covid ni certificate. I need to repeat the process for another member of the family now but they do not have an email address. Will the system allow you to apply for a different covid ni certificate using the same email address? If…
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PHEV home charger installation recommendations
I've taken the decision to purchase a plug-in hybrid car and now want to sort a home charger wallbox. Any recommendations for a reliable firm to do this? Ards/North Down area. Car is a BMW, thanks
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Airport Lounge at George Best Belfast City Airport
Hi I am flying out of George Best Belfast City Airport later this week and with Covid requirements and security checks I have been advised to arrive at the airport 3 hours before my flight. As I will have quite a bit of time to kill I am enquiring if anyone has used the Aspire Lounge and if so was it worth it and is there…
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Universal credit
Hi I've applied to universal credit due to health conditions on me having to leave work. I've already been advised that UC will pay my housing association rent of £384 but haven't been advised how much my 2 weekly payments will be? I've read that standard allowance is £411 per month for my age group but surely I not…
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Rate relief
Do any landlords know how rates should be paid when one tenant is on rate relief but other tenants are not .
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Car Insurance for 17 year old
Trying to find cover for 17 year old for first car insurance. Have tried quotes for all the usual small engines, corsa, seat ibiza, peugeot - but every car i try coming in at £1700 through AXA. Any other companies worth trying for quotes. Many thanks for any advice.
