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Hillsborough Castle
Just a heads up that tickets can now be purchased online to visit the newly opened to the public Hillsborough Castle https://www.hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle/visit/tickets-and-prices/#gs.x7iHHKk
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Self Build NI current rates
I know this has been covered before but with threads being older & markets changing... Roughly what is it now per sq.ft to self build? Currently in two minds as to whether to go down the self manage route or contractor. All answers appreciated...
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Galway town and a motorhome
Hi Does anyone know or can recommend an area very close to Galway town that we could park our motorhome for a couple of nights without causing or receiving any hassle? Thanks :-)
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Family campsites in N.I.
Hi folks,looking for recommendations for a decent family friendly campsite. Haven't been camping for a while so not sure which ones would be suitable...worried about lots of drunk teens/hoods causing mayhem late at night.
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MRI scan - any recommendations?
Anyone any recommendations as to where i can get an MRI scan done and cost? It seems there is a significant wait to get it done on the NHS.
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Loft conversion Belfast
Hi, Planning to have my loft converted, had thought about it about 5 years ago but put off by cost but growing family has changed things again. Just wondered has anyone had this done in last couple of years and if you could recommend anyone? And what is the best way to get things started, Would you use a business to do it…
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Benefits advice.
Hi folks, Looking some advice on benefits available to self employed people.My business has taken a substantial downturn over the last year due to the current economic situation. As such our income is greatly reduced. We already receive working tax credits,but wonder if there is any other help available to people in our…
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Cost to remove 20 year old silver birch tree from England to Belfast
Hi everyone, does anyone know of a company that would remove a 20 year old silver birch tree from England and transplant it to a Belfast garden? And any idea on the cost of removal/shipping etc. Best regards Daniel
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Reporting Vermin in NI
Hi All, I've noticed a fast food outlet in Belfast has some four legged friends which it doesn't want to deal with, is there anyway this can be logged discreetly with the relevant authorities?
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Window Cleaner - Lisburn Area
Hi I am looking to get a window cleaner, does anyone have any recommendations please. Lisburn area would be great. Thanks :beer:
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Taxing a car as new keeper
Does anyone else notice how difficult it is to actually legally drive away in a car you have just purchased. Unlike GB, we can't tax a car online as a new keeper, and have to go to the post office with a cover note/certificate of insurance. This creates 2 problems: 1. Finding a post office that is open that does vehicle…
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Electricity ripoff!! Please help folks
Hello everyone, I had a shock when I checked and saw how much we've been paying for our electricity through Budget Electric since our fixed deal expired. Can any of you recommend a better value provider I could switch to? I'm currently paying by meter but I'd consider direct debit if there was a good provider that doesn't…
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Co-ownership
Hi there :) Just wondered if anyone had any experience of co-ownership and their turnaround time for applications? Thanks
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Heating Oil In NI
It sure has been a good few weeks and I’m wondering, if a result of the weather and as it is summer, has the price of heating dropped at all. Anybody ? Kevin
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discount codes for parking at international
Hi Folks, Does anyone have or know where I can get discount codes for parking at the international airport? Thanks
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Land Registry - easement application
We have a sale agreed on a property. The owner is applying for easement for the soak away from the septic tank which traverses the neighbour’s lane by about 10 feet. It should be very straightforward. We’ve been told however that it can take a while for the Land Registry to process such. Would anyone have an estimate of…
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Set Down? Nursing home fees
Looking for information please re nursing home fees. Someone mentioned 'Set down'- where no payment is asked for if the patient dies within 2 weeks? My father (receiving palliative care) was in hospital for 2 months approx. The hospital wanted the bed and so he went into a nursing home (still on a syringe driver receiving…
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Road trip Scotland
OK, so Im thinking of doing a road trip round Scotland in September. Just myself and my wife in the car. Both early sixties. Hoping to spend about 10 days and at this point have no idea where to go after I get off the ferry at Cairnryan. I dont mind spending just a day in one place then move on but also happy to spend a…
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PVC cladding
Hi, I have a company coming to quote me for pvc cladding my external windowsills on a 3 bed terrace so 7 sills. Does anyone have a rough idea of what I should expect in cost? I appreciate that it depends on size etc but even an estimate would be great so I know I’m not being overcharged. Will be arranging a second quote…
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Reed Beds Maintenance/Replacement for Septic Tanks
My property has a septic tank which discharges into reed beds (a Kingspan Biodisc set up with the reed beds in plastic trays buried in the ground). The tank recently overflowed it's since be desludged, serviced and the pipes jetted so all those aspects are in ok order, the tank drains but fairly slowly. I've dug up around…
