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Severn Trent - I do not trust their tactics?
In spring this year (Mar/Apr 2025) a company representing Severn Trent installed equipment outside mine and my neighbours properties in the culdesac of approx 40 houses outside our boundaries on the footpath. I was told it was to monitor pressure etc by the workmen. over the years I have always paid my bill monthly based…
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ASHP Quotes
I have an oil boiler and am off the gas grid. I’ve been getting quotes for supply and fit of a 14 kW ASHP and 250 L cylinder. The engineers that visited confirmed that my radiators and pipework are fine as is. I tried local MCS-listed installers and also big energy companies. All quotes came in around £15 k, minus the…
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Sky TV retention deals ( post your haggling successes )
Please post any deals you have negotiated with sky Please post The package The price and discount The length of the contract
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Amazon Prime Subscriptions
I just discovered I have a ghost Amazon Prime account which has been inactive since 2018 but I have been paying for it, alongside my current subscription. Amazon says I authorised the payments so it was my ressponsibility to cancel with my bank when the new subscription started. This was clearly an error - I only need one…
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The 6 year plan!
I've had diaries before that have for various reasons lost their purpose. Last few years have had big changes in my life, I now have 2 children, I've completed my academic studies and now have a more driven passion for career progression. With this it feels like we have come to the top of our debts and now want to bring…
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Something in my chimney?
So the last 2 nights starting at around 6.30pm, in the living room behind the wall we heard rustling noises and a couple of really loud bangs (as if something had been thrown at the wall) We had landlord out to take a look and found out the part where I am hearing the noises is from where the chimney is. So thinking it…
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Smart Parking defence
Hello, Thank you for all the good work you do. I received multiple letters from Smart Parking. Ignored as per the advice on this forum. They then sold my debt etc. I have now received a Letter Before Claim from DCB. I read the second part of the newbies thread and have sent the standard letter template to info@dcblegal…
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Old Style Daily Thursday 15 January 2026
Good morning folks.
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UPVC nightlatch - swap to handle mechanism
Hi folks Looking for some advice please. I have a nightlatch-type lock on my UPVC front door which is getting a bit old and stiff. Trouble is, so are we, and we're having increasing difficulty operating it so we need to change it to a traditional handle-operated one before one of us gets locked out or in. I can't find…
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We want to hear about your Lifetime ISA (LISA) experiences
Are you planning to use your Lifetime ISA (LISA) towards your first home? Have you used one already, or tried to? We’d like to hear about your experience.Got a second-hand story about a friend or relative using a LISA? We'd love to hear that too. Or better yet, ask them to register for a Forum account and post about it…
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Hideout
Thread for Hideout.tv, which pays for watching videos/ads. Promo code: STABLEREWARDS for 50 points. Valid until Sat 27th Apr, 11:59pm CST.
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John Lewis credit card - rewards reducing
Not sure if other people are aware, points going to the basement floor. Was 1 point for £4 eleswhere. Now 1 point for £10 elsewhere. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jun/07/john-lewis-points-credit-card-purchases
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M & S voucher showing no money on it !
Hi All I was just wondering if anyone had experienced the same issue as me I purchased a voucher at Christmas for a family member and this was wrapped up under the tree until it was opened when it was gifted and our family member went to spend. There was zero money on the card I told her to check the gift receipt and it…
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Re-registering vehicle following death of father
My father passed away late last year and I aquired his car. Unfortunately, despite otherwise being the most organised person, we cannot locate the V5C. I have now received a letter from DVLA to re-register the vehicle. However, this involves a paper form, accompanied by payment. Can this process not be completed online -…
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Contract Open reach to change contact details
I am getting OR to install FTTP for Vodafone next week at my home. I have given Vodafone my mobile number which was passed to OR and have a SMS about time/date about installation. I will not be at home on that day as have to work and workers are not permitted to have mobile devices on them. Does anyone know how I can…
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Is it normal to get no notification from the outgoing bank when transferring an ISA?
In the last couple of years I've transferred my ISA twice and both times I've received no notification of the transfer from the outgoing bank before it happens. The first time Virgin Money sent me a letter several weeks after the money had already left their account. The second time the money has already been received at…
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Is this a fair quote for a porch build?
Hi all I have a delapidated side porch which I want replaced. A very slightly larger footprint (only by 2 square metres!). What I currently have: My dodgy photoshop mockup of what I would like (this is obviously very rough! But gives an idea): Floorplan (things have change slightly since I did this, but it gives an idea of…
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Multibuy Insurance car and home
Helpful advice on MSE this week to save money by buying home and car insurance on a multibuy basis. However, be aware that the insurance company will quote to end both policies (car and home) on the same day, postponing the second policy start date until your existing policy expires. This means that your quote will be for…
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MSE News: Sky to hike mobile prices: You've 30 days to LEAVE penalty-free – can you switch and save?
Most Sky Mobile customers – including many who are mid-contract – will see prices rise by £1.50 a month from 14 February 2026, the provider has announced. But you've got 30 days from being notified to leave penalty-free, so check now if you can save by haggling or switching and ditching... Read the full story: 'Sky to hike…
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Won CCJ refund for faulty car – do I legally have to give the car back?
Hi all, I’m hoping someone can clarify the legal position for me, as I’m getting conflicting or unclear guidance. I bought a used car through a private trader which turned out to be faulty. I requested a refund under the Consumer Rights Act and offered to return the car, but the seller refused to engage or collect it. I…
