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Solicitor - House purchase in Belfast
Hi all, Can any kind people give me names of good solicitor (or ones to avoid!) in Belfast for a house purchase? Any recommendations will be much appreciated.
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Russian Visa with Irish Passport
Hi I have taken out an Irish passport (in addition to my UK one) as I require a tourist visa for Russia. The UK ones entail going to Edinburgh or London to supply biometric data (fingerprints) & are dearer than the Irish ones that don't require biometric data. Are there any problems with me being a permanent resident in…
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Home heating oil scams
Anyone know how easy it is to get scammed by delivery drivers in 'norn iron'? Is there licences required to setup an oil delivery company, what checks and balances are in place to prevent the consumer being ripped off? Heard a story tonight about someone getting less fuel than ordered, how easy is it to cheat the meters?
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Black Friday - Northern Ireland
Hi All, Is anyone planning to attend these across Northern Ireland tomorrow? I personally am not a fan, it encourages people to buy things they may not necessarily need and I'm not convinced some of the prices on offer and indeed stock represents a good deal. Interested to hear differing views.
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Mellon Cars
Hi, I have a Hyundai car that I bought from John Mulholland but I was thinking of getting it serviced by Mellons as I moved to Bangor. A colleague said they don't have a great reputation and I'd be better to go to Hursts, I thought Hursts were expensive? Could anyone recommend a local garage that could do a good job?
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NI Registered cars, no record on UK MOT site?
https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history I can't get this to work with NI reg cars, is there an alternative or we've just been left out again? P
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Building Control for fire
We are installing a multi fuel fire this week. Do building control need to be told?
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NI Corporation Tax 12.5%
Does anyone of a stable mind and disposition actually believe that reducing corporation tax will bring 30,000 jobs to this country, as certain politicians constantly repeat. Dublin did this 20 years ago, have many major US companies head-quartered there, with some ropey tax benefits, loads of well trained and experienced…
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Car stereo fitting
Can anyone please recommend someone good (and reasonably priced) in the Belfast /Newtownabbey area that fits car stereos? I called into Halfords one day and they charge £60 and said they dont do it themselves but pass it on to another company. Thanks
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What are options for when our first pets passes?
Our German Shepherd was 13 years old last October and I think her time may be near although I really hope not. All of her siblings passed a number of years ago so she is doing well although for the past six months or so she is sleeping a lot and her arthritis seems to be worse sometimes but other times you wouldn't know…
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Yodel (NI)
Does anyone know what time they deliver too? I have sat in all day waiting on two large parcels which never came and the tracking number does not work ..I really have to go out soon and there is no one else here if they do try to deliver.
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Evening meal in Portrush
Can anyone recommend a decent restaurant in Portrush for an evening meal? Have eaten in the Ramada which is OK but not great.
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Financial Advisor
Hi Could anyone recommend a financial advisor in East Belfast/North Down. Thanks
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Virgin Media Renewals NI
Hi All, I'm just coming up to the year mark with Virgin Media and on a whole they have been good, however I'm sure my contract will transfer to a more expensive one when I hit the year mark. Can anyone advise the best way to renew with them? I originally setup the contract via a Sale's Agent, however I assume he does not…
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Accountant in Bangor/North Down/North Belfast
Hi Any personal recommendations please for an Accountant in Bangor/North Down (home address) or North Belfast (work address) to seek guidance re. HMRC and rental income. Thanks Pauline
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Rental Property - Building Insurance
Hi, I need to get buildings insurance for a property that I have got. It is a 130m2 bungalow with a rebuild value of ~£130,000. It is a rental property and I am looking for some reputable providers to get a quote for building insurance. Can anyone recommend a provider? Thanks.
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Curtains shops?
I need curtains for the house, living room ones first and foremost. I went to a few shops, one being M&S in Sprucefield as they had a 20% off sale. with the discount for the ones I liked were £400!! No way would I pay that. They were made to measure, but still. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good shop or two in the…
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TreatTicket
TreatTicket has been put into administration https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/2432913 Follows on the heels of Grabone ceasing trading.
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Fix upvc windows
I have a few UPVC windows that need fixed -one has a broken handle and the others need brackets fixed/replaced -any-one recommend some-one who could sort this out and wont charge a clean fortune for what is relatively minor work. Preferably East Antrim area. Ta
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BBC Cutbacks
There has been plenty of debate over the licence fee and renewal of BBC charter in a few years - generally accepted that BBC will have to trim back substantially from current spending to justify extension to Tv Licence. Interesting then that BBC NI have a new programme with Stephen Nolan regarding the dangers of junk food…
