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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…
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Universal Credit in Belfast?
I read on the NI Direct website that: "Universal Credit is being introduced in Northern Ireland on a phased geographical basis." Would anyone happen to know if this is currently available in Belfast? Thanks.
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ROI salary declaration to UK
Hi all, are there any people out there that know if it is the law to declare a Euro salary to the UK government through Self Assessment. It would appear that its suggested that you should, annually through self assessment, but is it law??? Kind regards Okanem100
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Swimming / pool exercise class for 70+ lady
My Mum is keen to get more exercise but her mobility is holding her back. She was always a keen swimmer so swimming or a gentle pool-based exercise class would be ideal to get her started. Does anyone know of any pools that would cater for older ladies (ideally within a short drive from Foretside area) rather than her…
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Pass Plus / Advanced driving in Belfast?
Hi there, does anyone know of any pass plus or advanced driving courses or instructors who offer this available in Belfast? I've just passed but I'm hoping to build up experience and hopefully reduce insurance (and potential accidents). Seems very common in scotland, england, wales but can't find anything here via facebook…
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Private script charges
Just wondering why Boots charge £7-8 for a private script and Gordon’s only charge £3.00
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Old pound coins
I've found a number of old pound coins and was wondering if anyone knows what I could do with them short of disposing of them. I'm not looking for anything for them, would any charities take them? Or should I just use them as "trolley pounds"? (if they even still work for this!)
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Game of Thrones - The Touring Exhibition. In Belfast
I wasnt aware this was happening and it doesnt seem overly well promoted (though maybe i've just missed it). Runs until the end of August, and there is good availability for tickets. May get busier now we are heading towards the summer months. http://www.gameofthronesexhibition.co.uk/about-the-exhibition/
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Coal fire backboiler removal & replacement with back boiler stove
Hi folks I have coal fire backboiler that heats hotwater removed and replaced with a backboiler stove, any suggestions on price? I got a quote of circa 4k subject to survey so install and remove old system, seems quite alot as this is already plumbed. Open to sugegstions...
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Builder/Tradesman faulty workmanship..
Works done involved a lot of decorative concrete being laid over 60sq metres...now, about 2 months after the work was done a crack has appeared the whole length of the job. I’ve been chasing the firm for well over a month re other bits of the job that were only able to be inspected after the bad weather had passed. They…
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Hearing Loss...JTI Gallahers Ballymena
Trying to find out some info about this, apparently there was an advert about this in the papers some time ago...not sure if it was just one of those “where there’s blame there’s a claim” types or union based genuine research studies or some sort of group action. Any info would be nice....thanks. If there’s another forum…
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Best Charity Shops in Northern Ireland
I’ll go first- great Charity shop next door to Boden Park Coffee, Ormeau Road, Belfast.
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Dublin Airport - Questions
Hello Folks Anybody travelled by bus from/to Dublin Airport? Goldline X4 service. I land there on Saturday at 7.30am, assuming that arrivals are quickly herded to the exit doors is there anywhere to get a decent breakfast as its a long wait for the bus (11.20am)? Q2. On Tuesday 11th the bus in theory gets me back to the…
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Advice on a good family law solicitor
Sorry if this is in the wrong spot but was wondering if any of you good folks has any advice/experience of good solicitors in co. Antrim that deal with family law? In my case getting access to the point of 50/50 custody of my daughter, she is most important thing in the world to me and afraid of making the wrong choice of…
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Titanic Hotel + Attraction deal - 2 people - £135
Spotted this over on HUKD. Might be of interest to someone wanting to try the Titanic Hotel. Weeknights and Sunday nights only, but may work for someone. Seems like relatively good value @ £135 for two people sharing, breakfast and tickets to either * W5 Science Park * Titanic Belfast or * The Wee Tram Tour (City tour)…
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Co-Ownership -
Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has any co-ownership experience. I have had my offer in principle from co-ownership for £112K and about to try and get the mortgage side of things arranged. Totally panicking that for some reason I will be turned down for a mortgage. I have no bad debt or anything, its just I did a mortgage…
