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Please Help - Rental accommodation in Belfast (east or south) with a pet
HI, I am looking for a place to rent but I cannot find anywhere that will accept pets. I have a little house trained cat that does not ruin furniture (scratching posts are used) and does not poop or pee anywhere accept the litter tray. I am a professional with a regular income who will be able to get references and pay up…
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Property capital gains tax
I'm in the process of selling a buy to let property I own. Just wondering how to work out the capital gains tax, or even find a way to avoid it altogether ;) The figures are around: Bought for £58k. Will sell for £80k. I am married and the house is in my name. Anyway to offload the tax by gifting it to my wife?
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Gas Boiler Servicing - East Belfast
Hi All, Need my gas boiler serviced. Any recommendations on who is reliable\trustworthy to get out or even who to avoid? Thanks
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Ulster Bank's Switching Bonus
It's unusual for a bank in NI to offer a switch bonus, however does anyone recommend Ulster Bank as a decent bank to switch to? For instance does it have any good products?
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Jury summons sent to wrong address
I was summoned for Jury duty a few months ago. The date for court appearance was at the beginning of December. Today I went to my old house to get some post relating to my car (just realised I hadn’t updated the address on my tax book). I was met with 3 letters regards jury duty and one with a fine and a final notice to…
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Food, Meat and Bread flying to mainland.
ok showing my age here....but what’s the policy now on flying to England with certain foodstuffs...anyone know if there’s a “prohibited “ list e.g. Fadge Soda Farls Coleraine Cheddar Cheese NI Beef (steaks etc) and last but not least...the likes of Tayto.
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Firmus Grant for landlords
Hi I was talking to a Landlady today who was going to install Firmus gas as the house has an old oil heating system. Firmus release grants in January. She was ready to install but Firmus aren’t giving any grants at present. Are there other grants for Landlords to upgrade to gas as she is keen to instal gas if a grant is…
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Income support overpayment
I am being asked to pay a debt from 21 years ago for an overpayment in income support, can they do this after 20 years???
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Dublin Airport Hotel with parking incl
Early morning flight to catch in June so wanting to travel down the day before. Have used The Clayton previous but their prices seem to have increased. Any personal recommendations would be appreciated.
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Washing Machine Repair
Hi folks, hoping someone could recommend somebody to repair my washing machine. It won’t drain, and I’ve tried resetting, clear filter etc. But nothing working. Thanks.
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Useful MoneySaving & Important Messages - please read!
Hi All the forum team have asked us to tidy up the boards, and keep the sticky threads all as one index The Norn Iron Club Part 2 Comments re what should and shouldn't be posted on the NI board Northern Ireland Board index updated 25/2/08 Cheers Zip
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Moved: Parked in Loading Bay in Belfast
This discussion has been moved.
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Storm Ciara Landline damage
Hi, after thunder and lightning on Sunday, we have lost our landline and broadband. We are with BT. Anybody else have the same problem? Thanks.
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Derry rentals
Looking for house or apartment rental in Derry/Londonderry, single, professional,
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Render repair
Some render fell off my wall just below the roof during the high winds a couple of weeks ago. Need to get this (and a few other minor render faults) fixed. Any recommendations on people to do this? I presume any builders could do it but other than that I haven't a clue. Don't fancy trying it myself as it's in a tricky…
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Suite cleaning
Hi! Can anyone recommend a suite cleaning company they have used in the Newtownabbey area? Many thanks.
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Honour in NI's Politicians?
Hi All, In light of the latest political scandal involving Ian Paisley who is showing no signs of resigning, I wonder if our local politicians have any honour? It is rare for one to resign when their standards fall short of parliamentary requirements, why is this the case? Thanks
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Civil Service AO recruitment
Hi All, Wondering if anyone is also going through the latest recruitment drive for AOs for the Civil Service? I cant believe the volume that has applied - with 10,700 people passing the online tests!
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part time or full time?
Hi All Im looking some advice, I have been offered some hours in a school 15 hours as classroom assistant, and also have a choice of 32.5 hours, these are just to cover staff off on maternity, Im already getting a small pension of 236 a month from nilgosc, and was wondering would I be better off working the 15 hours or…
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Anyone else been refused tap water in restaurant
Hi guys, just wondering if this is a common phenomenon now. I was in La Cuisine on the Antrim Rd a few weeks ago and when we were placing our order I asked a glass of water but was refused one. When we asked why we were told that it was due to the cost of having to wash the glasses. To put things in context it was one of…
