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Mortgage for South of Ireland
I would appreciate help in sourcing a mortgage for a holiday home in the South. We have found a property but can't find any banks who offer euro mortgages, even those with partners in the South. We are paid in Sterling.
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Free Parking In Belfast City Centre ?
Is anyone aware of any free all day parking in Belfast City Centre or near to it? I've heard Sandy Row being mentioned? The cheapest car parking I can find is £5 per day but it's a bit of a walk into the centre.
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Translink Top Ups
I have been recommended to buy a pink smart-link card as it will save me money. Does any know the prices for putting 30, 40 and 50 credits on at a time? Thank you.
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Victoria Square
Hi All, Where are the best places to eat around Victoria Square that are not too expensive? Thanks
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Cheapest place to buy gas cylinder in Belfast?
I'm moving into a property in South Belfast which has a gas cooker. I'm wondering where the best/cheapest place is to buy gas cylinders? Roughly how much should I be looking to pay? Thanks in advance, BDA
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Recess brackets for curtains?
Hi, I have checked everywhere, from B&Q/Homebase, to Dunelm and smaller companies. I am looking for a 30/35mm curtain pole with recess brackets, like the ones here, http://www.polesandtracks.co.uk/acatalog/wsf-ty3035whiterecessbrackets.html#SID=833 I can't believe a company in NI doesn't sell recess brackets. Any help much…
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House at Sale Agreed?
Myself and my partner are first time buyers and recently attempted to purchase a house through Co-Ownership. We went to a Mortgage advisor at One Stop Mortgage Shop and followed all his guidance. Just as we are about to send in all the required forms to Co-Ownership, we received a call from the (very angry) estate agent,…
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Housing association and major repairs
Just wondering if anyone has been in this situation. After many years being on nihe waiting list and years of private renting (sometimes every year), my daughter (teen still at school) and I were over the moon to get a home from a housing association a year ago. To cut a long story short it is damp. I called numerous times…
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Insurance holding off paying compensation
Guys... Had accident several yrs ago and was awarded £35000 comp of oct 15, why on earth is it taking so long for insuarnce company to issue funds, im now into waiting 16 weeks, is this normal, insurance state that they are waiting on a certificate to say that im not in receipt of any benefits etc, working man for 30yrs..…
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Bungalow conversions
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum as well as new to house buying and renovating so please bear with me! We have our eyes set on a typical 3 bedroom bungalow with the hope that we can extend (need to find this all out re planning etc). I was interested to hear anyone's experiences in similar positions or anyone who has…
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Budget or Click engery
Has anyone any experience in dealing with either of these two electricity suppliers? I'm currently with Airtricity and both of these seem to be cheaper, but wanted to check if anyone had any bother with them before jumping ship. Thanks!
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Samsung UE49H6400 and Soarview
Anyone know if the Samsung UE40H6400 is capable of picking up Soarview in Northern Ireland. I live close enough to the border to get the over spill. I've put the appropriate spec below. What confuses me is that it is a full HD tv but it is giving the DVB as DVB-T/C and I was under the impression you needed DTV T-2 DTV…
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House Extension - tips, advice and architect recommendations
Hi We are planning to build an extension to our home (bungalow) and were looking for recommendations for an architect in the Belfast/North Down area. Would also happily accept any advice/tips from any MSErs who have extended their home along the lines "if I were to do it again...." type advice. Many thanks in advance
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Electrician East Antrim
Any recommendations for a good, reliable electrician in East Antrim area? Need some domestic work done, and our usual spark has retired.
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Radio Face BBC 1 NI
Did you watch it ? What did you think ? I did Cringe a bit I must say and while not a prude the swearing was a bit ott ,
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Another solicitor
Looking to sell our home in the cregagh area and will be needing a solicitor to do the legal work. Can someone recommend anyone who does a professional job and won't get the arm in. We are not buying another house and we already are in possession of the deeds. Anywhere handy to Belfast would be great , east Belfast or…
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Double glazing
Good morning I am considering installing a double glazed front and back door. I just want the basic white, nothing fancy. Could anyone recommend a double glazing firm who will supply and fit at a reasonable cost? I have been advised that some of the rural firms may provide a better price than those in or around the greater…
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Swimming tutor for lessons for an adult..
Hi, new years resolution is to finally learn to swim. Could anyone recommend anyone in the Greater Belfast area to help me learn please? Thank you
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Negative Equity
http://www.northernirelandhousebuyers.co.uk/ Anyone know anything about this outfit? A neighbour is thinking of calling regarding a buy to let property he has that is in neg. equity. I told him they are probably the same as usual cash buyer ads. Low offer then when about to sign contract another low offer.
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Disposing of TV?
Hi - I have a 2 1/2 year old 40" Toshiba LCD TV that seems to be on its way out. We had it repaired about 6 months ago because the screen went out (all sound, no picture). At that stage either the LCDs or backlight was replaced and all was hunky dory for a while, but it's started playing up again and I'm not sure it's…
