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Sewing Belfast City Centre
Hi, Is there anywhere around city centre that would do a small piece of sewing while the customer waits? Thanks in advance.
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Car Hire Cost in Spain
Would anyone be able to tell me what would it cost to hire a car including insurance in Spain for 10 days in May. The prices shown on websites is around £49 for a Nissan juke, and it does seem to be too good to be true. Ford Focus is a lot dearer, but yet not as nice a car
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best fully comp car insurance
hi all, i've been on the compare-ni site and got a best quote from hastings direct for £316 + breakdown. Any others I should check before deciding? PS: just thought of Hughes to try as well.....thanks in advance for any help offered
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Nihe/housing association home swap?
Hi, not sure if this is the right place to put this but here goes anyway. Is there anyone in the Castlereagh area of Belfast interested in a "Home Swap" to either a 2 bed bungalow in Belvoir or a 3 bed house in Lisburn? Many thanks.
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Makro?
Does anyone have any good knowledge about Makro? I know it's not as cheap as everyone thinks it is and stuff but I'd still like a trip every so often. I went once before and at the checkout they were all in a fuss about me not having a card but let me buy anyway. I was just wondering if this is typical, i.e. they make a…
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The Stables & Groomsport Inn
Just a heads up especially for anyone holding vouchers, the company that runs these premises D & L Platinum Ltd has been put into liquidation Seems Mr O'Kane hasn't paid HMRC ! Can't post links but if you google the company name you will easily find the details.
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Passport Renewal ?
Anyone Applied for a renewal Passport in the last couple of weeks ? Have you got it yet just wondering how long it will take?
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StenaLine Car Parking
Anyone know how much the Car Park at the Stena Line Belfast - Cairnryan terminal costs? We're going for a day to M&Ds and looks like the only option we have is to drive and park there. Will probably be charged for a whole day 6.30am- 10.00pm ish
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Citi Belfast
Hi All. Citi are a reasonable big player in Belfast offering lots of employment. What are they like to work for, does anyone have any experience?
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Negative equity - negotiating with lender
Does anyone have any experience of marketing their negative equity property in Northern Ireland and then negotiating with the lender to do a deal on the shortfall? If so, which lender? This is something I am considering doing to address c.£70k negative equity - I know lenders do it behind closed doors, but want to avoid…
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Shopping addiction -help or support group in Belfast ?
A family member has had a shopping addiction for years which has never been addressed properly.... We've destroyed credit & store cards and paid off her debts in the past but she is using a debit card to make her purchases now...This family member ( mid 40's) has moderate learning difficulties and is currently being…
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Northern Ireland Finances
I sometimes wonder if our politicians have any grasp of finances and how to use taxpayers money in an effective manner. Last week the Alliance party proposed the introduction of water charges and prescription costs. I'm not completely against prescription charges but feel it's unfair to say NI residents do not pay for…
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Tree Cutting
I need someone to cut down and remove a tree. I live in Belfast Does anyone know someone who can do this
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Alternative post pick up points
Hi, I'm purchasing a present for a relative that I live with. I don't want it going to the home address as this person usually picks up the mail when it is delivered and this item might be identifiable. I've considered asking the company to disguise the package but I don't think this is feasible as if they ask what it is,…
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Old torn clothes
Hi, I have a stack of old torn clothes that are past the stage of being repaired. Does anyone know of a charity shop or clothes bank in the Newtownards/Bangor are where I could leave them? I don't want to throw them out but most charity shops want clothes that they can sell in their shops
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Ulster Bank - assisted voluntary sale?
I would be grateful for any experience of assisted voluntary sales in Northern Ireland, particularly with Ulster Bank or other local lenders. I borrowed £120,000 from Ulster Bank to purchase a two bed terraced house in east Belfast in September 2006. 100% loan with no repayment vehicle and interest only over 25 year term.…
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Talk-Talk calls to RoI
TalkTalk It's a rotten service I know but does anyone know the cost of: A. Phoning from TT land line to RoI landline at evenings and weekends B. The cost of phoning from TT landline to a RoI mobile again at evenings and weekends Trying to figure if it is cheaper for OH to use her Tesco mobile or a TT landline during these…
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Buy To Let Tax Return and Queries
Hi Can anyone on here recommend a good accountant or book keeper (reasonable to pay) to help with BTL tax returns? Thanks in advance :)
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Cleaning Cut Glass
Anyone any tips on cleaning crystal? We have a decanter which my wife tried to clean a few years ago. Ever since the glass looks "cloudy" on the inside. Nothing seems to be able to bring the glass back to new condition. Any ideas?
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Tax Query
If i move money between accounts in my name and accounts in my wifes name, or vice-versa, would I be liable for tax?