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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…
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Ceiling Letting in Rain
We live in a bungalow in Bangor. There's water coming through the ceiling in my son's bedroom. Had problems with the roof 15 years ago but thought the problems were resolved. Would anyone know a reliable roofer in the Bangor area. Many thanks.
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parking in Belfast
I am looking to park in Belfast city centre overnight
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Best places for buying stuff for house move
Hi all just came across this N.I page and looking to see where's the best places to pick up some items for my new home. Due to move in about 2-3week and with moving from an apartment to a house I need some new and extra items the like of curtains and poles etc, wheres the best places in Northern Ireland to pick these up…
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PIP Appeals in Northern Ireland during Covid-19?
What is happening to PIP Appeals in Northern Ireland during Covid-19?
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Where can I get two garden seats and table from?
I'm looking for two garden chairs and table, preferably end of season sale, woven plastic similar to this. Argos do not have a collection or delivery option with these and I don't want to pay as much as this. https://www.argos.co.uk/product/3212211?clickSR=slp:term:plastic%20patio%20set:45:63:2
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Cash an HMRC cheque?
Okay so bare with me. My partner got a cheque from HMRC for tax return, he cannot cash it into his bank account as he is minus £290. He lost his job in January of this year and then couldn't find another one because of coronavirus and lockdown and the bank just kept charging him overdraft fees even tho he explained to them…
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schools returning 2 days a week due to covid 19
I live in Northern Ireland and have a 7 and 8 year old. We received a letter from the headteacher informing us that they will be returning to school for 2 days a week in September. Along with the fact that I believe my children are being deprived as a right to education in only attending 40%, I am a key working parent and…
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Where to sell Gold safely?
Hi all, With Gold prices high at present I have some gold jewellery I never wear to sell. Has anyone any advice/info where the best place to sell my gold is. And any advice/info on "how-to" ideas for selling gold. I am looking for a reputable company especially with so many scammers around these days! I'm willing to travel…
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Budget energy keypad exit fee?
Budget inform me I owe them £40 for leaving within my contract period. As a keypad customer is this enforceable? When I signed up originally the budget energy guy told me to ignore exit fees for keypad customers however the letter threatens the debt being passed on to a collection company and additional fees. Anyone any…
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How difficult would it be to get a part time lodger Monday-Friday in Belfast?
I have a 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom / 2 living area house on the Lisburn road. The house is close to the train station.The property could comfortably house three people and if the whole house was rented out would achieve a monthly rent of £1100 a month. I want to look at getting one lodger to earn some money from the house.…
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Cost of hedge trimming?
Hi there, Anyone have an idea please of the cost of hedge trimming (conifers) 3-4 hours work two man team, taking into considerations all trimmings being taken away? A rough estimate would be fine. Thank you.
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Tax rebate cheque
I received a tax rebate cheque and as I have no account or photo I'd to open one and tried lodging it in my brother's account though his bank said no So what can I do
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Underfloor Electric Heating
In a month or so I’m renovating my 60’s style house, basically I’m knocking down a wall and turning my old living room and sitting room into one large living area It was suggested to me that I might look at underfloor electric heating and with electric prices much dearer here in the North than across the water I thought…
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Empty property officer Belfast area
I need to get my property certified as empty to claim 5% VAT on building works. To do this I need an empty property officer to certify that my property is empty. I had emailed Belfast city Council and they sent me onto the housing executive. I spoke with the housing executive and they were not sure who would deal with it…
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Firmus Gas
Firmus gas is being installed in my area . My situation I own a flat that has economy 7 heating . The flat is rented Are there any grants to help towards this .
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30 day refund not honoured by Argos during covid
can someone please help me ? i bought and received a 50" television from Argos on 17th April 2020 ..on delivery the driver set the box on its edge outside my door turned to walk away and it fell i said hold on that just fell he jumped into the van said its well packaged and drove off ...so with him gone i proceeded to…
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Self build cost cutting tips needed Northern Ireland
Hi everyone, We are about to (hopefully) put our house plans out to tender, however before we do this, we have to decide what kind of finishes we want for the house to get comparable tenders. Our house is 3390 sq feet (with a separate 527sq foot integrated double garage) - we haven't got any tenders yet however we think we…
