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Halifax Mortgage PPI
Hi, I have claimed for a mis- sold PPI policy on my Halifax (originally Leeds) mortgage back in 1992. They phoned me explaining the policy was only in my name, not joint with my wife. I explained i did not know i even had PPI sold to me & answered all the questions asked. I resieved a letter saying my claim was rejected…
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Council Tax refund frustrations
Hi - first time posting and I'm looking for some advice. I've had a nice experience with my Local Council - nice people they are. Short version is I was on a repayment plan and missed a payment in Feb, and made it a few days later. However they attached an AEO on my wage, and didn't take the £150 I'd pay into account. The…
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Council Tax Banding Criteria...Any help?
Hi members. I'm new here and trying to find my way around, so please bear with me. We are currently looking into the possibility of challenging our banding.I have read what info is available and it would seem, initially ,that we were banded C, like most of the properties which are similar to our one BUT also those that are…
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Alliance & Leceicester Mortgage PPI claim
Is it possible to reclaim mis sold mortgage PPI given the bank concerned Alliance & Leicester no longer operate. If yes, How can I check, given the bank is not listed on Resolver? Thx for any help
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Council tax banding on new properties
If banding is based on property value in 1991 how is the correct band given on new property? We have a 1930's 3 bed terraced on Band D. Our son is in 2yr old 1 bed flat, same Borough, but also on Band D this doesn't seem fair. Can't use MSE Band checker due to being new property.
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Finding details of old loans/PPI
Help, sorry this is my first post and don't know if this question is answered elsewhere. I've had loans, mortgages and credit cards with PPI going back over 20 years. These are all repaid and I have no paperwork. I've had a free report from Experian which just goes back 6 years - where can I find details of all my old…
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Car Purchase Refund Advice Please...
Hi All, I am after some advice on whether i would be entitled to full refund regarding purchase of vehicle, i keep getting told different things ................ i shall try to keep it brief..... I purchased a vehicle for 7500.00, i paid part by debit card and part £2600;00 by my banks credit card (tsb). I purchased from a…
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Nemo Personal Finance Breach of Consumer Credit Law
Hi, I have a secured loan with Nemo Personal Finance which I have had for 7 years. I received a letter from them yesterday stating that due to there been arrears on my account dating back a few years which was in fact a late payment fee I believe and the fact that they have not sent me any statements of arrears in the…
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Sold mppi when mortgage had guarantor
Hi I wonder if someone can help? In 1996 (as a Student) I took out a mortgage with Halifax Building Society. My Dad was a guarantor for this mortgage. At the time I was strongly advised to take out mppi by Halifax - this is stated in the mortgage offer letter. I took out life assurance with Hambro assured and payed monthly…
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Reclaiming mortgage overpayments
I'm new on here so forgive me if this naiive, but has anyone heard of reclaiming for interest rate payments, in addition to regular PPI reclaim? I had a PPI claim settled by Claims Advisory Group (I know - I could have done it myself) and they are now very interested in pursuing a Mortgage Overpayment Reclaim case via a…
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Council Tax Rebanding - what if I think neighbours aren't paying enough?
So this is a bit of a moral exercise question really. Background: I'm Council Tax band D, but most of my neighbours are C. Most properties on my street are either the same size as mine or bigger. Out of approximately 40 properties, there are maybe four D bands, and I'm one of them - the rest are C. Now, the quick valuation…
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Bogus savings scheme - historical
Hi, Sorry I am not sure if I am posting in the correct place - apologies if not. I was just talking to my parents today about some PPI I had managed to claim back, when they told me that some years ago (ie 20 years or so) they were duped into paying a 'life insurance'. The person they were duped by worked in TSB at the…
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Mortgage exit fee
I called Halifax yesterday and said , I would like to reclaim my mortgage exit fee and they credited my bank the same day with 175 !!
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Life insurance
I was wondering if anyone can help or advise me regarding life insurance if I could claim back on the fact I was Mia sold
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Opinion on affect of living next to a pub / main road?
Hi all I was wondering if anyone can help me with some advice I am looking for: where can I find expert opinion on the affect living adjacent to a pub can have on a house value? (or is anyone willing to be that expert opinion?) I am preparing a case for a Valuation Tribunal and need to find expert opinion to include within…
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Reclaiming money lent to friend
Hi I lent a friend over £2000 who now lives in Saudi on a work contract and won't pay me back. I've tried citizens advice who referred me to the embassies, and also tried UK courts solicitors and legal aid but no one can help without me paying several thousands myself. Which I don't have Any advice welcome please
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Right to Appeal
In 2007 I followed Martin Lewis's advice about challenging my council tax banding. I felt I had a really good case, however it was turned down and even after I appealed within the 3 months the decision was not overturned and I was told the appeal decision was final. Even though I still felt that I was in the wrong band I…
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Claiming back divorce costs
Hi, :) my current GF went through a divorce in 2015. her ex-husband signed on the divorce papers to pay the divorce costs (£410) He never paid. She's currently going through money claim online. We've issued a judgement for the money. not paid Now applied for a warrant today. I'm aware it takes a few days for the court to…
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Can I claim back mortgage broker fees?
We applied for a mortgage last week which got declined, despite having a mortgage in principle! Are we able to claim back the £500 mortgage broker fees we paid? We are still within 14 days, am I right in thinking there is a 14 day cooling off period.
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2014 Council Tax demand
I have received a bill for council tax for 2014 for my parents house. Are they still able to ask for this? It is for a reasonably small amount but we thought it was all paid up to date as per bills sent at that time. Can they come back for more three years later? Will this keep happening?? I thought this chapter in my life…