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Capital Gains Tax Query
Ian Fullerton 7 Jul 2020, 21:17 BST Hi A general capital gains tax question. My wife and her sister have inherited their mum's house after their mum passed away. As this is the 2nd house for each sister then they are liable to cgt on house price now and the value it was when they were added to the deeds. My sister in law…
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Solicitors mis-advice re. Order for Sale (NI)?
I am joint owner as joint tenants on residential property. I don't live there. Other owner lives there and agrees to sell but disputes the 50/50 equity and drags her heels
for years. Keeps threatening high court action to get her’ bigger share’ but
never does… Despite an interest only mortgage which she keeps running and…
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Recommended stores selling large furniture e.g. pantry unit
Hi all, seeking a pantry unit and a sideboard unit for two alcoves in our kitchen. My wife had found ones she liked from Cotswold Co but they're a total PITA to get delivery to NI (the joys.). So I'm wondering if anyone could recommend online retailers or places to check for such items? Done the usual lots of Ikea, next,…
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Spring Wire
Hi guys, Does anyone on here know where I can buy spring wire, it's wire that is used to make a "spring" ? I have tried Timpsons and Havlins, just don't know where else to try as I am sure someone in Northern Ireland sells this or will make me a simple spring Thanks
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Housing executive waiting list - East Belfast
Hi I'm on the housing executive waiting list for house in East Belfast. I currently have 100 points via my circumstances but been told areas I'm needing are 40-70 people in front of me which could take years possibly. I currently sleeping on my aunts sofa and have my child with me on weekends he's 14 and has autism so how…
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Over 70's Rates Discount
Hi All, An over 70's friend of mine who lives alone went to pay their rates last week. She was told at the time that she was eligible for the over 70's discount which is not means-tested and a form was sent out. The form has arrived and this friend has shown it to me, it's looking at very specific information on savings…
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Obtaining a Euro Bank draft for Irish Citizenship application
The Department of Justice are asking for, "The statutory application fee of €175 in the form of a Banker’s Draft, made payable to the Secretary General, Department of Justice and Equality.". Has anyone managed to actually get one they would accept. I have tried most of the banks in Belfast and they all say as they are UK…
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Typing the fada
Hi guys I have some Irish word processing to do using a Windows 10 computer bu I don’t know how to type the síneadh or fada. How is it done? Many thanks Kevin
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LPS Rates
Just received the LPS Rates letter yesterday in the post. So households only got a 2 month reprieve from paying rates, yet an all recycling centres only back open (not taking all materials), leisure centres remain closed, parks only back open. I thought the minister announced a 3 month reprieve for households? So…
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Wedding in England
Hi All, I have an invite to a family wedding in the North of England in September. I assumed it would be fully cancelled but just got told it's going ahead. I am unsure how realistic this is under the current conditions with elderly people flying in from Northern Ireland. The wedding will have 100 people at it and will be…
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Meadowlands at Musgrave
Hi there. Does anyone have any info or opinions about the Meadowlands Rehab Unit at Musgrave Park Hospital during this current crisis. We have been advised that a member of the family should be sent there from hospital as they believe he is not well enough to be sent home and we understand why they are saying that but we…
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Euro Cheque
I’d like some advice. I’m living in Northern Ireland for a long time now but I originally came from the Rep of Ireland Before the complete collapse I sold some shares in a Southern company. The shares were willed to me many, many years ago. My nest egg! As you’ll appreciate the cheque came in Euro. If I take it to my local…
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Santander parting gift
Rates bill £ 1100. Paid In full,direct debit end April. Possible discount £100. Santander cash back £5 if monthly statement date 28 th. rates bill£1100. paid in full by direct debit end April possible discount £100. Sant. Cash back £100 if statement date 4 th i dont know if this this will work , but will try it
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Noisy neighbour kids please help
Hi folks, Desperately looking advice here. The house behind me has three kids. Who I know are just playing and totally get that. But for the last six years the noise levels of them banging balls and screaming for hours upon hours means I can't enjoy my own garden and have to hide away with earphones on. Over those 6 years…
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Russell's Complaints
Hi All, I'm looking into something for an elderly friend, they are continually being overcharged by their local Russell's shop, for example items will be priced at one thing but the customer is charged something else. I checked this out and it looks like the labels are wrong but Russell's staff have said that it's not…
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Asbestos roof tile removal
Looking for some local NI advice with regards to asbestos roof tiles. We has extension work done to the house, long story short we had cowboy builder so have had to pay someone else to fix and finish the work. Work is still ongoing. We found out while getting work fixed that our roof tiles were asbestos as they were…
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NI Law regarding onsite accommodation for animal owners
Hi all, We are considering allowing a friend to graze sheep and horses on our land. We have an outhouse that already has a bathroom and kitchen installed by the previous property owner. The previous owner did not apply for planning permission therefore as it stands, the building is merely an outbuilding on the property..…
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Eco/natural burial
Has anyone planned a minimalist eco/natural burial for themselves or someone else in Northern Ireland or Republic of Ireland? Possibly in a natural burial ground or Promession http://www.promessa.se/about-life-death (not sure if the latter is permitted in the UK/Ireland yet) Would be grateful for any advice on how to go…
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Kitchen Worktops
Anyone got any recommendations for kitchen worktops preferably fitted but any advice would be helpful
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Carers allowance.
Sister in law currently gets carers allowance for looking after a relative. This is her only income at present but in May she intends to draw a works private pension. The amount she will get weekly is slightly more than the £128 weekly limit on earnings. I think she will have to give up the carers allowance but she…
