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Wall Work
Hi I am looking a builder/handyman who can knock a space out of a external cavity wall, install 2 heads and a window cill for a new window. Anyone any recommendations?
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MOT Letter Wong Address
I have my driver licence card updated long ago with the current address, but the MOT reminder letters keep going to my parents house. I contacted dva@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk and they have been absolutely useless, they are saying its not their responsibility, despite this site saying: "Driver & Vehicle Agency is…
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Smart Parking PCN
Hi, I read some older posts on this before joining. Is it still current advice to ignore? Genuinely had broken down, but from looking online their appeals process is very slanted. Can they enforce/take to court/clamp at my home etc in any way?
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Solicitor Conveyancing
Currently in the process of buying my 1st home and need to get myself a solicitor. House is in the Newry area, can anyone recommend a solicitor (local or otherwise). Many thanks
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Belfast based gardner
Hi All, Due to recent health issues I haven't been able to keep up with the gardening and it's start to look like a jungle! I've called 3 gardeners I found in either the local shopper or via google and none of them have bothered to turn up for a quote. Can anyone recommend me one? I'm in north Belfast if that helps.
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Car Diagnostics Belfast/Ballymena
How much does it cost for a session to get any codes read out from the OBD on a car? Not looking any work done currently, just a print out of the current codes. Car is old and I want to find out what is lurking before I decide to MOT it again.
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Anyone got cavity wall top up insulation recently?
Hello, I was door stepped by a guy from EngerystoreLTD insulation Lisburn I believe who offered to put free cavity wall insulation in my house, seems its run under a government scheme. I told him I had the insulation checked before and as house was built in 80's it already has polystyrene insulation in walls, so they…
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Guest houses in NI with disabled facilities...
Hi I've been asked to help a gentleman who is disabled to find a guesthouse in NI which could cater for him and his wife for a few days holiday break. Somewhere on the north coast would be good. Thanks! Mark
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Rubbish Clearance in Bangor/North Down
Hi I have three builders’ bags of rubbish (old laminate floor etc.), hedge trimmings and old internal doors to dump in Bangor - Tradesmen would not remove due to disposal costs. Appreciate any recommendations in the area please for a man/men in a van to remove or dispose of please, who are not too difficult to pay. Thanks
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Affordable Warmth Scheme
Hi There My mum received a letter telling her that she is eligible for the affordable warmth scheme through the Housing Executive. She lives in Fermanagh- so i was wondering if anyone had any recommendations regarding contractors who cover this area- for new windows and new heating system. Thanks in advance for any help.…
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Chimney downdraft
I don't know if anyone can help but I'm tearing my hair out and hoping I get a solution. We have a dual heating system, coal and oil. The fireplace we have is a Baxi Burnall which has an air intake below the floor and the ashes drop into a pan which holds about 4 days worth before needing emptied. Since we moved into this…
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Plane Travel
Ok, so its been about 5 years since I've managed to get away for a break to Spain. I'm not too well up on the rules of travel nowadays. ie what can I take/not take on the plane, either in hand luggage or checked baggage. What else can I expect at the airport in terms of security etc etc. Also is the causeway lounge worth…
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UK Car Insurance in NI
Hi folks Looking at car insurance and I have got some quotes on Go Compare but do these UK based car insurers (Hastings, Churchill, AA, etc) cover you properly in NI? I live in Fermanagh so need to cross the border all the time so will their policies cover that? Thanks in advance
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Solicitor - to make a will
Hi Everyone I have a friend who wants to find a good resonably priced solictor to draw up a will. Would you recommend anyone? Thanks :beer:
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Old cine film
The other day I came across an old cine film in a long forgotten box. Ultimately I would like to get it transferred onto DVD which is possible. But I was wondering if there is an easy way to view the film now to get an idea as to whats on it. I have no idea what could be on it or where it came from so worried its contents…
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Advance self build mortage
Hi. Im looking for a self build mortage where the payments are loaned in advance. A local lender told my wife that all self build mortage were paid in arrears meaning we would need a chunk of cash to fund the beginning of each stage. Unfortunately we're not in that position but we have plenty of equity in our current…
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Buying a car at an Auction
I bought my first car at an auction many decades ago at Mallusk . I am now toying with doing the same now. I was a bit naive when I bought my first car. I just made a few bids on a car and found that I had bought my first car. I did not register as a bidder or pay a deposit before bidding. I think I took the bus to Mallusk…
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Selling a car privately in NI
Hi Just wondered if anyone had any tips for selling a car privately in NI? I’ve posted the car on Auto Trader and Used Cars NI, would anyone recommend anywhere else? What about Facebook & Gumtree- would it be a good idea to put it on there too? I’ve followed advice online about the best pics to take and what to mention in…
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Recommendations for good tradesman to put up fence in East Belfast
Hi, I have been let down by a tradesman. Does anyone know a good tradesman who could put up a garden fence and make a garden gate? Mine is on its last legs! Thank you.
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Litter fine question
Not disputing or defending what I did, but today by mistake I dropped a small bit of litter on the ground in a shopping centre car park by mistake, a council official approached me and asked if I was aware of what I’d done and I replied yes He then proceeded to take my details and said I’d get a letter in the post and a…
