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House to rent in Rathmore area of Bangor
I've seen a really lovely little semi-detached bungalow to rent in Rathmore Park, Bangor West. It's in fantastic order and well insulated so inexpensive to heat. Am very tempted but I don't know the area at all. Is anyone familiar with it? Would you recommend living there?
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Sourcing Cloud 9 underlay locally
We're considering buying a carpet from Carpetright (on a fairly tight budget) but they stick the arm in when it comes to all the extras like underlay so we plan to keep costs down by sourcing everything else ourselves. I believe that Cloud 9 underlay is pretty good and much better value than the underlay that the big…
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Christmas sun for solo traveller
I've been looking online for a sun holiday over xmas on a budget but unsure where to go as a solo traveller. Somewhere relaxing and with a bit of life but not a party location. Separate flights (from Belfast or Dublin) and airbnb accommodation to Gran Canaria and Costa del Sol are around €100-€200 and €300-€500…
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Staying in Dublin
Hi All, Does anyone have any recommendation of where to stay for a weekend in Dublin in the new year? Something that is nice but not too expensive but would make a nice romantic getaway. Thanks in advance.
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Grant boiler total installation cost, gas system cost appreciated too.
Hi there folks, Eventually I will have to do this get a replacement oil burner system or go for the gas. Just wondering of those of you that have installed a Grant oil boiler system for an average sized house fairly recently, what was the total cost excluding any grants? Gas is an option for me too, but probably don't want…
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New Development -76 South Belfast
This is in Kitchener Drive/Frenchpark Street BT12 6AS "Village" area of south Belfast. Apparently the area is mixed now with people from outside the area moving in due to its location. There are still a lot of flags and murals. There's a lot of new Housing Association regeneration too. Does anyone live in the area and/or…
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Availing of ROI Accounts
Does anyone avail of any accounts in the Republic of Ireland and do they offer any better incentives than what we have from UK banks?
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5G in Belfast
Hi, just wondering if anyone has experienced the offerings? I believe we are restricted to EE & o2 ATM (Three as with 4G ignoring us, Vodafone may have us on the roadmap, but I can't recall). I have ordered a cracking mobiles.co.uk 12 month 100GB o2 sim only for (after redemption cash back) £13.50/mth, which should end up…
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Glazing - Betterhomes (NI) llp liquidated
I had glazing and doors put in by Betterhomes in 2014 and have since learned they have ceased trading. I have a fault with a sealed glazing unit and am trying to get this fixed by the 10yr guarantee by Network Veka which was given to me at the time by Betterhomes. This is problematic as although I have a signed contract…
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Oil to gas?
Hi Everyone I meet tells me the benefits of converting to gas heating. I have oil heating and heats my property well. What is the cost to switch? Are there any grants available? I would be interested in servicing costs and parts if needed? The main benefit I can see is you don’t have to pay for 500 litres upfront, like I…
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Transcriber looking for extra work
Is this allowed? I work part time but looking for extra work doing transcriptions. Anyone point me in the right direction please?
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** need advice on “Sub from Solicitor” **
Hi guys, I’m new to using forums. Ive just a question that I need help with. Has anybody got any experience in getting a substitute from a solicitor? I’m waiting on some money coming through from a solicitor but recently Ive lost my job and funds are a bit tight at the minute. Somebody gave me the idea to ask for a ‘sub’…
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Cross border working
Hi. I'm due to start working in Dundalk, Ireland in March. I will continue to live in N.Ireland and pay my bills in sterling. To date i have opened a southern bank account with bank of ireland, for my wages to get paid into. My plan is to transfer my wage into my N.I bank of ireland account to pay bills and to live off…
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Good Periodontist or Dentist specialising please
Hi Probably grasping at straws folks but would anyone here be able to personally recommend a good Periodontist or or failing that a top notch Dentist with experience in Periodontal Disease? Struggling with the condition and my Dentist, who otherwise has been very good over the years, hasn't been of much assistance. Many…
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Roof insulation cheap
Hi folks Looking to do a bit of roof insulation does anyone know the cheapest For rolls or any grant or cheap rolls.? Thanks for any info
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Stamp Duty in Northern Ireland
Hi All, My partner and I just got married and we we both own our own homes. We are looking to buy a home of our own but we've been warned about stamp duty particularly if we intend to keep one of our properties. What are the stamp duty thresholds and fees? Thanks in advance
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Architect recommendations.
Hi I'm looking for an architect who is easy to pay for a self build. If someone has personally used them even better. Thanks.
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Pip Tribunal win
Hi, on Friday October 25th I had my Pip Tribunal and won. Has anyone here from Northern Ireland recently won a Pip Tribunal, and if so, did you have to wait long for your 1st payment to come through?
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Airtricity
Just got an email from Airtricity saying my new rate from December will be 17.87 exc VAT. No doubt there will be not much difference when the rest of them up their prices🙄
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Euros from an ATM
Good morning Can anyone advise where in Northern Ireland I can get Euros out of an ATM please?
