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Bathroom remodel.
I intend removing my existing shower cubicle (1200x900 quad) and installing a newer 1400x800 walk in job. I currently have a 10.8kW elec shower supplied by a 10mm t&E cable. Now a thought entering my empty head is can I connect the DHW output from my Worcester combi to the inlet solenoid on the shower? I realise that…
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deprivation of capital - Repaying family
Hi, Just after some advice really. Myself and my partner are looking to move in together with our children. I am buying a new house for us in my name due to my partner not qualifying for shared ownership as she is already in the scheme. I am being provided the deposit for the mortgage from a family member and we planned on…
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Giving every £ a job
I've decided to be brave and continue my journey from lurking on these boards, through posting on these boards and I now feel ready to start my own diary. I don't actually have any debt anymore but I am very bad at saving so I've decided to set myself savings goals and treat them as debts to my future self. I was…
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PCP Claims via My Claim Group
Has anyone got any information about the Insurance Policy required by the engaged solicitor. For instance MY Claim Group has the following clause. This sounds a bit risky to me that No Win No Fee is totally correct? can anyone help? many thanks When initiating the claim, your "no win no fee" your solicitor may need to…
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julicorn's journey 3 - The House on the Hill
Hi all! Long time, no see, at least when it comes to the diaries (I still run the mortgage free challenges, of course). Where do I start? This is my third diary on here, the first talking about our initial mortgage pay off journey for Mr julicorn and my first flat (bought in 2017). If you have too much time on your hands,…
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All change for 2025
I thought I'd start a new diary to have a fresh start. After almost 21 years in my job, I've recently been placed at risk of redundancy. I'll find out for sure in the new year. If I manage to successfully challenge the redundancy, things will be very different at that employer next year, and if I do go, there will be a…
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How long is your sale taking?
I wonder what has changed in the seven years since I last moved house? I thought that with so much more online it would be quicker. I’ve moved house a lot and the last purchase took 8 weeks from first viewing to completion. My previous sale a year earlier took 10 weeks. I’ve always sold and moved into a rental and never…
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Mag Daily closures
With the closure today of a large chunk of the Mag Dailies I just wanted to say thanks to the posters who've tirelessly posted the individual competitions on the board, and thank you to those who continue to do so. <3
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Transferring money from the UK to Ireland
What is the best way to arrange transferring a large sum of money from UK banks to Ireland? Are there charges, taxes or so on? The money is an inheritance.
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BW legal letter of claim response: Britannia grand central car park
I have read the newbies thread but unsure how to proceed after the response I got from BW legal after the letter of claim. I received a letter of claim from BW legal stating that I owed an eyewatering £510 over 3 parking notices for parking at Britannia car park at Grand central in Birmingham. I park there twice a week…
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Google re-Captcha verification error logging into Asda Mobile website
I tried to login to my Asda Mobile account using Firefox but the login failed with a Google re-Captcha verification error (whatever that means). I tried using MS Edge. Same problem. It used to work ok but it looks like something has changed. I discovered that if I went through the forgotten password recovery procedure I…
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Opened up fireplace
So I recently removed my gas fire and exposed the original brickwork. I’ve cleaned the bricks with brick acid but would need to get it repointed if I kept as is. I’m putting an electric log burner inside ontop of a slate hearth with an oak beam above but undecided whether to A.) get the original bricks repointed B.) have a…
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Santander Edge with 25£ Amazon voucher
In April, I opened 2 Santander Edge accounts through a MSE offer which included a £25 Amazon voucher per account to be paid within 3 months. I should have received the voucer on 2-3 July. Here's the message I received in April when I opened the accounts: "Thanks for registering.IMPORTANT: To be eligible for the Gift Card…
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Recommended building insurance for water leaks?
Hello We've had a leak due to some shower issue fixed by our builder some time ago but we're worried about further leaks as sometimes we hear a dripping noise after/while using the shower on the level below but no actual leak can be seen. So we wondered if there were any recommendations for home insurances that cover water…
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Shanly homes lease extenstion query (are we being taken for a ride?)
Hi, my uncle died a couple of years ago and left his flat to my mother and aunt. He had been living in the place (which was bought as a new build) for just under 20 years. Now when trying to sell they were told the lease was under 70 years which is not something buyers would be interested in so a lease extension would be…
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Spar Unwanted vouchers / voucher requests
If you have won a spot prize on the Spar Spin To Win competition, https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6491301/e-01-01-win-10-000-spar-spin-to-win-daily-prizes#latest, which you do not want please feel free to post the voucher here including what the voucher is for.
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+++ Whoops! Here comes the cheese! +++
My original < < < out of cheese error > > > diary started in 2017 and records our journey to be debt free, mortgage neutral and then last year (hurrah!) mortgage free. This new diary is to record our current focus on my efforts to retire early. Lots of cooking, some gardening, many cats and the occasional Pratchett quote.…
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Cash ISAs: The Best Currently Available List
Cash ISAs: The Best Currently Available List **Please note: The list of ISAs I have compiled below is continually updated. New ISAs are added as they launch and withdrawn ISAs will be removed from the list. ** The current Cash ISA limit is £20,000 for the 2025/26 tax year. **As with any financial product, before opening an…
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Help with car issue (check engine light)
Dear all, First post for a while. The last time I got some really useful help regarding a problem with my old Astra. I ended up getting someone to replace the EGR valve which fixed it. This time, I had a problem with the car almost stalling on idle and being slow to accelerate. The diagnosis at the garage was throttle…
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The Cutting Down Alcohol challenge for August & 2025 :)
Welcome to the Cutting Down Alcohol challenge for the month of June and for 2025! This challenge is all about helping people cut down or even give up on their alcohol consumption, mainly for health reasons, but it can also save a lot of money, because the cost of buying alcohol really mounts up over time and sometimes you…
