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Property Factor - Can They Fine Tenants?
Hi there I am a home-owner in a block of flats which is comprised of a mix of private owners and housing authority tenants. We share a communal back yard, as part of the old tenement style buildings. My property factor is a local housing authority and they have put up a notice pinned to the back door to the garden which…
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Eating in Edinburgh
Need ideas where to go for 18th birthday meal with daughter in Edinburgh. We eat all sorts of different foods, only barrier is a steakhouse/fish restaurant as I am a vegetarian, and they tend not to do too much in the veggie line. Nothing too posh, as silver service makes her nervous, but we love Italian, Indian, Mexican,…
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Boiler grants for disabled people who don't receive PIP
Hi My boiler is over 30 years old and beyond repair. I need a new one but cannot afford it because I'm on a very low salary. I'm autistic, dyslexic and asthmatic. My PIP application was turned down. My local council cannot help me with a new boiler. Any suggestions, please? I'm extremely worried about having to spend money…
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Cost of bathroom fitting
Hi all How much should you expect to pay in Glasgow for bathroom fitting if you buy the suite yourself? Would include floor repairs and just replace old suite with new pieces in the same locations. Just don't want to get ripped off? Thanks everybody!
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£19 instead of £40 for 2 Tickets to Landmark Forest Adventure (near Aviemore)
£19 instead of up to £40 for 2 tickets to award-winning 4* Landmark Forest Adventure Park, near Aviemore; includes wild water coasters, high wire course, skydive simulation, treetop trail & loads more – save up to 53% https://www.itison.com/f/18874-166317 Voucher is valid from 21 Aug 2017 until 8 Oct 2017, 7 days, 10am –…
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Where to relocate? Bishopton/erskine
Hi all, New to this forum thing so go easy on me lol. I'm relocating to Scotland after working there for last 5 years with my wife and 9 month baby girl. We are selling our house and looking to buy a new build or house that is approx 5 years old. To be totally honest I'm no expert on areas so I'm looking for some honest…
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Neighbour smells
Hi I've been having problem with my downstairs neighbours cooking smells for several months. On speaking to him about it he is very dismissive. I did find out he had a ceiling fan which he uses and it's probably 20 years old. Is it possible the ducting for the fan has worn and is leaking? If so what she best way to find…
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Torn in two
My wife and I have worked hard all our life and have done ok we will soon be moving to Fuerteventura to stay and become Spainish residents my 26 year old son has a great job and is staying in our house I would like to give him title but although we have made provision for him in our UK and Spanish wills my solicitor says…
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can I haggle with a Currys salesman in Ayr
Hallo,I want to know if I can haggle with a Currys salesman in the Ayr branch,I am going in fir a new telly,cooker and washing machine and maybe a hoover.
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Edinburgh attractions and things to do (merged)
We are off to Edinburgh for a week at Easter - self catering apartment in the city centre (old town) Have three kids (11, 9 & 3) Its about 8 yrs since we last went but we did the castle and a natural history museum. Would like to take them to lots of interesting places but don't want to get ripped off on lots of entry fees…
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Ethnic shops
I'm popping over to Ayr for the weekend, won't have a car unfortunately Are there any ethnic shops in the town ? I'm particularly looking Chinese, Thai and Indian ingredients that I can't get here easily. If not town centre, easily reached by bus? Thanks
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Windows
I have to replace our old, single glazed, timber framed windows. Can't afford to pay outright for new windows & have a rubbish credit rating it seems! Does anyone think I will be able to get them on finance?
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What is there to do and see in and about Glasgow?
We are going to Glasgow and are wondering what there is to see and do especially on a Sunday? BTW we will have a car so we can travel. Is there any where we should definitely go or any where we should try to stay away from? Any good places for eating at a reasonable price and any where to get a nice meal as we will be…
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Self Factoring - Advice
I live in a building which has three flats. All three flats are currently owner-occupied and were all bought within the last 18 months. There is no factor. I believe that in Aberdeen it's common for there to be no factor in older buildings which was pretty evident when I was viewing flats to buy, some of the communal areas…
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How are Scots voting?
Remain or Leave
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Roseburn / Murrayfield
Popped into Tesco Extra at Roseburn tonight to see they've reduced "Bucks Fizz" (not champagne but white wine & orange) to only 79p - Ideal for cash strapped guys/girls on Valentine's Day) and / or Two tickets for Queens Hall this Friday "Classic Rock Show" 50 greatest guitar riffs..... were £52 reduced to £20 on Gumtree.…
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cleaner in Oban
Looking for a cleaner for a one off job in Oban. Bathroom in a small 3 bed end of terrace. 40GBP. but more if willing to tackle the kitchen too. any ideas?
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Planning application about tenement communal areas
In an Edinburgh 'old-style' 16-flat tenement: Owner of flat B submits a planning application to carry significant works on part of communal areas. Owner of flat F has never been consulted about the Owner B's intention to submit a planning application dealing with communal areas - only consultation that took place was as…
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Best city centre parking for commuters? Springfield Quay scary...
Travel in from Ayrshire. Been parking in the Springfield Quay for the last few months, but came back on Monday to find a flyer on my car telling me that they would be monitoring for commuters using the spaces, that it's private property blah blah blah... Anyone got any alternative suggestions? Or is the Quay still open for…
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parking st St John's Hospital Livingston
I have an appointment within the main hospital tomorrow afternoon. Can anyone give me any tips on parking there. I know parking at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary is very confusing and I tend to take the bus rather than attempt to park there.
