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Oil to Gas conversion - Experiences
We have recently been informed that Natural Gas (Firmus, I believe) is now available in our local Area. We are living in a reasonably new house (8 years old) but unfortunately the Oil Burner is on it's way out and will require replacement soon. So this makes us seriously think about Gas conversion now. I like the idea of…
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Equity release
I have currently 50000 equity release on my home. I am selling my home for 153000 and buying one at 124000. My equity release is portable so that is not a problem, can you roughly tell me how much profit I will obtain before solicitors , real estate fees etc., thank you
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Best electricity provider for DD
Moving into new house, was with Airtricity but wanted to know how other companies are eg do they overcharge, make mistakes with bill? I usually pay by DD.
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Working from home
Hi, I have just tried completing online and I have a NI drivers license. It won’t accept my license number as it varies from Uk license format. Because I live in NI I do not have a Uk passport I only have a Republic of Ireland passport. Also credit search does not match either! Can yiu please advise? Thanks Nicola
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HMRC
HMRC has contacted my brother to say he owes over £1000 tax based on ESA. When we tried to make the payment we discovered he owes from 2017 and the amount is almost £3000. He was never informed of the previous 2 years and is now totally on benefits. We want to make a formal complaint but don't have an address. Please help.…
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Residential Care
Any knowledge about residential care homes esp in Holywood, Bangor and Newtownards? An elderly friend is trying to help a relative with this - the relative does not have dementia but is frail. Any recommendations, links, thoughts would be appreciated. Also if she does qualify for full funding does anyone know how much that…
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Solicitor for conveyancing & Estate agents recommendation
Any one any recent recommendations for a solicitor & an estate agent to over see the sale of a house in the North Down area? Thanks in advance.
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Plastering
Hi Has anyone ever rendered over pebble dash as opposed to removing the pebble dash first? thanks
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Buy and Install a TV
Hi I will be moving to Portavogie within the next few weeks. I do not know the area very well. I am looking to but a TV and will be looking for someone to install it. Does anyone know of any shops/stores in the Newtownards/Bangor area who sell and install TVs. I need someone to install it s I am no good with technology…
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Refund from justeat
Hi, i ordered a takeaway from justeat on the 29th of August restaurant said they were delivering at 10pm which i never received but justeat has taken my money. I rang the restaurant that night on 2 separate occassions to which the girl on the phone said they had not received any order to my address. I rang back again…
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Housing social or nihe
If you have the relevant points but no available housing because of having a special needs child can the housing executive purchase a suitable property?
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Tesla in NI
I'm keen to buy a Tesla in the next few months, probably second hand. I've been trying to find out the pros and cons living here in NI but cant find out much online. Things like servicing,charge points etc. Is there anyone who owns a Tesla or has made enquiries about one? Keen to hear from someone with knowledge
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Search function
Where's the option to search for certain topics in this Northern Ireland forum? Can't see it anywhere.
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New Septic tank cost
Looking for a rough idea of cost to replace old septic tank and related groundworks
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Unoccupied property house insurance
Any recommendations for an insurance company that will offer cover for an unoccupied property?
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Gas installer Belfast
Hi, I recently bought a house with economy 7 and have spoke with phoenix gas about getting gas installed before I move in, its a 3 bed end terraced. Was looking for any recommendations for an installer who can do a tidy job and any advice on having gas installed, new to gas. I'm Ormeau road area. Have to be registered with…
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Gas boiler service
Hi, Can anyone recommend someone or a company they have used to service a gas boiler. Having problems with people getting back to me, or arranging to come out and not appearing (!) - very frustrating! We are in the Newtownabbey area.
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Any paving recommendations?
Looking to get my driveway and stoned area all paved but haven't a clue about prices etc. Looking at tobermore Shannon or similar, I think the area is roughly 60 sq m. Any ideas of a good company in the newtownabbey area and how much one could expect to pay for labour? Any consideration for what type of paving etc? Thanks!
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Breakdown coverage in Northern Ireland that also covers ROI
Hi, I changed my car insurance from AXANI to Churchill and saved well over £200. All cool however I didn't take Churchill's breakdown cover as the guy told me over the phone that it doesn't cover ROI, and to be covered in the republic I would have to take out their most expensive European cover which costs nearly £170.…
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Loft/ attic/ roof space conversion
First time posting. Looking to get our roof space converted into a bedroom but I am wanting some advice/idea of cost etc. We would just like a fixed staircase and a few skylights installed-not keen on dormers. My query is-are builders etc happy to be brought out for quotes etc when I know it could be a year before I start…
