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Buying Car from U.K. mainland
Hi am about to buy a car from England and bring it back to Northern Ireland- Belfast . Is there any import or extra duty payable ? I can’t seem to get a straight answer some sites reference a levy of 20% on top of the Cost price and the nigov site has no information! Just don’t want to buy a car and get hit with a big bill…
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Car hire
Hi, my car is off the road but until the showrooms are open again I can't look for a new one as I would like to test drive first. Can anyone recommend a reputable competitive car hire firm in the meantime? Thanks.
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Oil leak
i had an oil leak . Boiler is next the gable wall . I have a smell in the house. Do I need to contact insurance or willl it clear on its own. I want to avoid insurance claim if possible
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VAT Query
I was given a quote for some home for improvements at the end of last year. The company have since become VAT registered, adding a bigger amount now to my original quote. Any advice where I stand with this ? Thanks in advance
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vouchers for GB stores, but they no longer deliver to NI
Hi all, I recently got married and some of my good friends who love in England grouped together and got me a substantial voucher for John Lewis for a wedding present. However, due to Brexit they no longer deliver to Northern Ireland. Has anyone else had this problem? Can John Lewis or other GB stores give you the money for…
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Companies in the UK (Mainland) who will no longer deliver to N.Ireland?
Just got email from Tredz bike shop for their January sale and thought I'd buy a new lock to find out they no longer deliver to N. Ireland. This is only one online shop anyone else had this experience?
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Painting and decorating work
Hello folks. Need the whole interior of a normal bog standard 3 bed semi detached house painted. House compromises of: Living room Kitchen Hall stairs and landing 2 double bedrooms 1 single bedroom Small bathroom. Would also need all woodwork painted to to refreshen everything up. How much would we be talking roughly if we…
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Replacement windows
are there any grants for replacement windows
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Replacement windows
has anyone got any idea of cost to replace windows. 6 windows and 1 door
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BT service
Can anyone offer any help, advice or opinion, please? I am with BT for landline, broadband and television. The WiFi is very poor; we are in a rural area and BT have become fed-up with me complaining about the poor WiFi. They guarantee a speed of 18, but are unable to provide this to me as they have told me that I am…
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Buying house in republic of ireland with cash as mortgage is hard to get for non residents
I have seen a small house i would be interested in buying. Its about 14 miles away from me and in the same wee town as my wifes family. Its in the republic of ireland , was always advised buying a house in sounth while living in the north is very hard to do as banks dont lend to non residents too much. the house price is…
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Car transporting a car from blackpool to anywhere in NI
With the on going covid issues. Looking at a new car as my current is giving me a lot of problems for past 9 months. As car dealers are close was seeing online and found one that i would like but i cant travel over to collect it and drive it back. So looking for quotes on transport services. Or if anyone know would this be…
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Cavity wall insulation grants
Hi does anyone know anywhere that are doing grants for cavity wall insulation? Or reasonably priced suppliers. I emailed warmfill 4 weeks ago and was told they would be in touch but have had no further reply. many thanks
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Living in Belfast - cost
I have been offered a job in Belfast - salary £70k. Just me so single person income. What lifestyle would that buy? I could go to Edinburgh or Dublin As well, but like to look of Belfast. Would like a house with a garden and think I would need a car for weekends. I have about £100k equity so thinking around £250 - £300k…
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SSE Airtricity Price Increase
Electricity prices increasing by 3.9% from 1 March 2021. https://www.consumercouncil.org.uk/consumers/latest/newsroom/disappointment-consumers-sse-airtricity-increases-its-electricity-prices
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Edenred luncheon vouchers in Northern ireland
Has anyone in NI used these vouchers i have £100 to use and the map only seems burger king in belfast accepts them. Anyone on this group use these before and where.
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Any Esa Asessments delays because of Covid?
Just wondering if anyone knows if there is any ESA assessments delays because of Covid, in other words for people expecting a -re-assessment later this year, could it be delayed for a while.? Thanks.
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Buying small bit of neighbouring land
Hello, I’m curious if anyone knows of, or has been through the process of buying a small bit of land from a field next to mine. The value would be very small, somewhere in the region of being well under £1000. If the party was agreeable with selling, without giving them any hassle or running around.... Roughly, what would…
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Play area bark
Any suppliers of play area grade bark in/around Belfast? Thanks C
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Solicitor costs
Hi a relative of mine opened a personal injury claim with a solicitor a few months ago after a fall. It was a fairly minor injury but they were sore for a while. The case is in progress however at a fairly early stage. The solicitor has only recently requested medical records from my realtive's GP as far as I'm aware. My…
