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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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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…
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Triple glazing v double glazing
Hi, I’m doing a self build and am not sure whether the extra money for triple glazing sliding sash windows is worth it? Has anyone got triple glazed sliding sash and can compare them to double glazed? Research is fairly limited because triple glazed in sliding sash seem to be fairly new. Thanks for any advice ....
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car breakdown cove
looking to buy car breakdown cover for all Ireland who is best company
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High back chair with vinyl covering
Is there anywhere local that sells a high back chair with vinyl covering similar to those that you see in hospitals? This is a link to an example of what I'm after..... https://www.ukhealthcarechairs.co.uk/prod/fast-delivery-jubilee-high-back-chair-cream-vinyl/
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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…
