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Where to live in Northern Ireland?
I've been living abroad for the past 20+ years and am planning a move back to Northern Ireland in the next couple of years. I am driving my husband - who is not from Northern Ireland but willing to make the move with me - mad. I cannot for the life of me decide where to live. One minute I'm thinking it would be good to be…
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Land and Property NI Issue
Hi All, This is on behalf of an elderly lady and I am hoping to get some advice here. The lady's husband passed away recently so a call was made to Land and Property NI to advise them of this and get the rate bills for two properties switched over to her name. The following issues arose: - The operator for LPNI advised…
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Bulk wood chips
Anywhere in N. Down that does bulk wood chips for the garden?
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Cine film to DVD
I have a number of old cine films that I'd like to get copied to DVD. Has anyone done this recently and can recommend where to get it done? I'm not keen on posting them and would rather find somewhere locally. I'm in Belfast.
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Rent Increase
Question for tenants and landlords in Northern Ireland. How often do you or your landlord increase the rent ,and by how much. I have tried increase rents in between tenants but now I have two long term tenants . I am working on the idea small increases annually is better than a big increase .
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Wheelie Bin Bags
Hi Tried contracting Ards North Down Council without luck and I'm seeking good quality 360 litre Bin Bags to line my Wheelie Bin. Any ideas folks please. Strength is as important as price and it is a bit of a punt shopping online for these as it seems quality is so variable. Thanks
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Brexit and Irish passport holders
The UK are implementing a scheme whereby all EU citizens living in the UK must apply for "settled status" once we leave the EU. I was wondering how that will affect all the Irish passport holders in NI, will they have to apply for this? Or will everyone have to hold both UK and Irish passports?
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The cost of mobile calls in NI
My contract with Tesco will soon becoming to an end so I’m looking around for a new supplier As those living near the boarder, who constantly cross the border, and who’s phone can hop from one jurisdiction to another will appreciate that this can be costly at times I’d be interested to hear who do you deal with at the…
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Wedding Costs
Hi All, I thought I would post this to the Northern Ireland forum too, I would also be interested in suggestions of venues for both Fermanagh and Donegal. I am planning to propose to my girlfriend in a few weeks (she knows it’s coming) and I would like to get married around Sep/Oct of this year but I am looking to gauge…
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Fixed speed cameras on M1?
Just had info from a friend that fixed speed cameras are now in operation on the M1? Anyone heard of any truth in it?
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Hot Water Cylinder
Hi Any plumbers out there or has anyone recently had there hot water cylinder replaced? Looking to know cost approx? Thanks
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Refund
I purchased an item at the start of a sale it has since been reduced further and I’ve lost my receipt I went to try to exchange it and was only offered value of last selling price is this legal?
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Nurseries In South Belfast
Would any of you have any recommendations for nurseries in the south Belfast area? Would be looking for one thats well reviewed, good value, and flexible enough to take our child for 3 days a week. :beer:
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Butchers in east Belfast
Any recommendations for a good butchers in east Belfast? I'm looking to save money on meat and fish from supermarkets-don't know if the butchers would be any cheaper? I usually eat 10 chicken breast and 4 salmon fillets per week-I'm on a high protein diet. I would be willing to downshift different cuts of meat if it was…
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Load on sockets
Anyone electrical minded give me some advice on how many plugs I can add to a socket. Recently I bought an aquarium which is great and hopefully going to be an interesting hobby. However I am a bit concerned about how much I am loading up the sockets. In the place I have positioned the tank there is a standard double…
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Dental Implants
Anyone went abroad ie Europe for dental implants.
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Cross Border Calls
I hope someone here can help me. I’m trying to understand what Roaming really means. I have a contract with Tesco (O2( and I’m quite happy with it. Happy but a bit confused! Tesco operate what they call a safety buffer and I bought into that thinking it was to do with excess data. I discovered to my cost it wasn’t. Don’t…
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Kitchen work top
Can any one recommend some one who repairs kitchen work tops
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Car hit by tire in road
Looking for advice please. My son was driving home. The car in front hit a tire in the road which bounced back and hit my son's car damaging the car. They rang the police to say about the tire in the road. Is there any one he can claim from? Thanks.
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Ulster Bank Second Charge
Hi folks, I would really appreciate some advice. My wife and I took out a Momentum Mortgage with the Ulster Bank in 2009. This basically allowed us to purchase our home with the developers paying the 5% deposit. This would not be payed back if the value of the house did not rise by atleast a 5% and it also entitled us to a…
