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Loft Insulation Grant?
Hi - does anyone know of any grants or schemes available in NI? Both my wife and I work but is there a wages threshold that exists allowing couples to claim a grant to install insulation? Thanks
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MS-Excel - courses in Belfast
Would anyone happen to know any centres in Belfast which are offering an MS-Excel course? (Obviously Belfast Met, just wondered if there were any other locations) - Thanks!
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Removal firm recommendations
Hi all Seeking recommendations for removal firms to move me from east Belfast to Carrickfergus. Thanks in advance.:A
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Proms in the park 2017
Has anyone else applied for these this year and if so, have you heard anything yet? Given we're just about 2 weeks away, I thought I would have heard either way by now (although, fully expecting it to be a no, given I've received a no in each of the last 5 years...)
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Power NI Price increase
I know this is set for 1st October but does anyone know when the keypad code change kicks in, it would be handy to preload a few extra quid before hand. Thanks.
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NI building regs.
Hey folks. I was wondering can anyone help. Does anyone know when building regs need to be granted or property inspected when renovating an old house? Planning permisson was saught and granted for a complete new build to replace the existing property. However work has started the existing building instead (concrete being…
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Airport Lounge at International Airport
Hi Has anyone used the airport lounge at the International airport and if so is it work £20? Is there any codes etc. which can be used to get access for under £20. Thanks
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Council Vs private sector wwyd?
I need some assistance from the collective wisdom of the local board. I applied (on a whim) for a local council job which came up a few months ago. I was unsuccessful but shortlisted on the reserve list. They have now contacted me to say a position has come up. It is a SO2 level role (not quite sure where that falls in the…
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Flying to LA via Dublin
Booked the flights via expedia and selected BA for all bits of it. Dublin to Heathrow is actually done by aerlingus. When we drop our cases in Dublin to they transfer them from plane to plane in heathrow or do we have to do that? We've just under 2 hours between flights so, although it's all within terminal 2, there's not…
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Parking Charge Notice (PCN)
Does anyone know if these are enforceable? It is for parking over the "maximum 1 hour free parking" at a shop car park in Ballymena. It was a genuine mistake, although this is no excuse I know. I thought as long as i shopped in the shop that I could park there over the hour. In total, I was parked for 1hr 42mins 50secs. It…
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What does a seller have to disclose about their property in Northern Ireland?
I am confused as to whether a seller in Northern Ireland needs to disclose information that may impact a buyers decision. Would the seller have to disclose the following: An ongoing neighbour dispute over damaged fence? Leak in roof space that they would have known about as planks put beneath leak? A leaking hot water tank…
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Where to take old oil boiler?
I have an old domestic oil boiler out in the shed. Would anyone know where to dispose of this? I think I recall reading somewhere that the council's normal bulky waste collection service does not cover these. Thanks.
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Dublin airport bus
Is there any significant difference between the Aircoach and Translink buses going to Dublin airport, I'm guessing a bus is a bus is a bus?
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Free (or cheap) Asbestos disposal in Northern Ireland?
I've been hearing from friends and family that homeowners can dispose of asbestos for free if you take it to somewhere in Belfast, but nobody is able to tell me exactly where? Can anyone tell me where this place is and if you can use it if you don't live in Belfast?
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Cheap legal fees for a remortgage?
Has anyone any suggestions as to where I would find a solicitor with cheap legal fees? Thanks
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Buying Your Freehold in NI
HI folks, I (like many other people in the country I presume) own a house that is leasehold. I currently pay ground rent of £30 a year. I have no intention of moving any time soon, and the terms of my lease prevent me from doing pretty much anything to my garden without written permission from the developer who demands the…
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What are my options?
Hello, I've just been informed in work (on a week's notice) that my hours are going to be cut to 7.5 a week. This is, unfortunately, above board with the contract I signed. This means I'll receive wages of £341 a month. Obviously I'm looking for other employment applying for full time roles and part time jobs in retail to…
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Car Insurance here higher than in London!
Motorists in Northern Ireland have broken the £1,000 barrier and are paying more than ever. Pound-for-pound, drivers in Northern Ireland have seen the greatest quarterly and annual increases in the cost of their car insurance than in any other area. Premiums increased by £116 this quarter equivalent to a hike of 12%. And…
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Best Bar in Belfast for Football
Ideally big screens, comfy seats (with a chance of sitting on) Any tips?
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Car reversing sensors fitting.
Considering having reversing sensors fitted to my car. Looking for a recommendation for quality workmanship at a reasonable price in Belfast or North Down area. Thanks.