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Load Testing on A Replacement Conservatory Roof - Building Control Approval
Hi replaced a glass roof on a conservatory with a lightweight insulated solid roof and the builder was to organise BC approvals - in short this didn't happen. I have submitted a BC request and following an inspection they want a load test - apparently it simulates a snow fall!! The roof was replaced 2/3 years ago and is…
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Dept management plan
On dept management but my fix rate with danske is up for renewal what is best thing to do
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Electrician recommendations
Hi folks! we are having our bathroom revamped and looking at putting an electric shower in. Does anyone have any recommendations for an experienced, reliable electrician? thanks!
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Solicitor recommendations please
Hi all, Any recommendations please for a Solicitor in Belfast or North Down, ideally with experience in employment law. Thanks
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Solar panels
Has anyone recently installed solar panels . What is the break even time . Are they worth it .
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Sports Direct Refund Policy
Recently returned trainers due to stitching ripped. Trainers worn twice and purchased less that 1 month.Manager was called. I exlained the issue and just wanted replaced. Unfortunately they did not have my size. I then requested refund. Manager in aggressive tone "we dont do refunds your getting a credit note. At this…
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Using Translink Senior Smart Pass in England
Hi Does anyone know if you can use your Translink Senior Smart Pass in England? Going to Liverpool for a few days and just wondering if I can use my card on public transport. Thanks
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Anyone buy garden chippings from brisks?
I just visit the website called Brisks. I was thinking to buy the chipping for my garden. can someone please tell me is this is the good company to buy the chippings?
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Temporary Exemption Certificates for MOTs
Just wondering if anyone has had any contact regarding these, it says they'll be issued from 1st June so logical if not but I can't help feeling nervous as my MOT is due 11th June and I've no appointment. It does say that any existing appointment will be cancelled and refunded but I'd rather not book one even on that basis…
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Purchasing National Trust membership abroad
Has anyone taken out National Trust membership abroad? The cost is considerably less and they have reciprocal agreements with several other countries including NT and NTS. Specifically, the Maltese NT is €40 for joint membership https://dinlarthelwa.org/membership/ Has anyone done this and been able to access NT properties…
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Openreach Fibre Install
Hi Can openreach engineers install a new overhead cable to a neighbouring property across my land while entering my garden without my permission? Thanks
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Buying the freehold of a leasehold property
Hi, Going to view a house next week that is possibly leasehold - it’s not so much the ground rent charge I dislike because it’s usually peanuts, I don’t like the idea of buying a house for hundreds of thousands and not owning the land it sits on and having to ask someone permission to do any alterations. I’ve read buying…
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Electric Ireland Domestic Leaving N.I
Just found this out this morning. I have a very large credit with them and use the EasyPay Card. Which other suppliers use this type of card for payment? I do not want direct debit.
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Shipping costs from UK mainland to UK NI
Hi folks I'm in the process of getting flooring trims for the laminate in my newly decorated hallway. Unfortunately I am experiencing problems finding a particular length of a particular colour. Particular in that it appears to only be available for purchase on the UK mainland, which I had no idea about until now. The…
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General Power of Attorney
Is there a standard format for a General power of attorney in Northern Ireland?
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Mortgage
I have been paying mortgage on what I thought was my house but it has turn out I was paying on my son house on which he has no mortgage on but live beside me
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Appealing a domestic rates bill
Has anyone successfully appealed a capital valuation and/or poundage used to calculate a residential property rates bill? I have already requested a review of the valuation based upon similar properties in the area and the purchase price I contacted the local authority, who set the rate/poundage to be applied to the market…
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Parkmaven
My wife has just picked up a bill from parkmaven after spending too long in pinehurst retail park in lurgan - £60 if we pay now, £100 if we delay. This might have been discussed before, but what if we don’t pay at all?
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Back yard drainage
So we extended into a higher than ground level garden which meant we had to also build a retaining wall. Water now collects out the back and the aim is to somehow gather the water along base of retaining wall and have it drain towards front of house since there is a natural gradient flowing down a sloped driveway. Any…
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Cost of installing oil Condenser Boiler?
Hi folks, Will need a new oil condenser boiler in next few years to be installed inside boiler house. Semi detached bungalow with nine rads in total, three of those are double panel, and two are towel rails (one large) in bathrooms. No grant scheme available at the moment, so not installing maybe until it comes back, but…
