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BWLegal collection letter and Legal Defence
Hi everyone, i wanted to ask for some help with this please. I parked in a pay and display where parking with a disabled badge should be free, and received a ticket. I went to appeal and show my badge but it couldn’t find my PCN and I forgot about it over Christmas due to being a moron who can’t think about more than one…
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UKPC trying it
The Mercedes people carrier to my left parked like a Tw.. he front was angled towards the parking space i used so i allowed space as to not damage both vehicles. My blue badge was displayed. I received the letter today it happened on the 11th. I appealed via the online site stating as above what do you guys think, orwould…
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CCJ issued 2 months ago but no correspondence was received!
My friend just found out he had a CCJ issued as he was being referenced for a rental property! So far it seems all the correspondence was sent to a previous address. Their last day at the address was 24tth Jan 26. My friend was silly and did not change his address with the DVLA. I am surprised it has escalated to CCJ in…
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Renting more than one property
I currently rent a place with my partner but for various reasons I want to rent another smaller place closer to my job. This will be my main residence. My partner intends on staying in our current place. All the utilities are in her name but the council tax is in both our names. We've crunched some numbers and can afford…
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Debt recovery letter for airport drop off pcn
Hi, someone i know had a pcn from stansted airport drop off. They have ignored all the letters since and now are getting debt recovery letter. My question is should he wait for if they issue any court proceeding or contact the apcoa to let them know because of non pofa they can't transfer liability to keeper? Also what are…
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Smart parking / DCB Legal help with defence for insufficient time paid
Please help, I’m new here and so confused as to what I need to do with this. I visited family in Cornwall, in a hire car, Fistral Beach Car Park back in 2023 , paid for a 2 hour parking ticket. I have a copy of this ticket. I had trouble with the meter and had to download the Ringo app, however after a few attempts this…
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Travis Street Manchester
I intervened for a friend who received an unfair ticket for staying at Travis Street car park where they spent 20 mins trying to pay using the app (the only way to pay) and then left after being unsuccessful. Somehow I am now being taken to court by Car Park Securities as keeper despite never being the owner or keeper of…
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Land Registry questions
Hi everyone The Land Registry is here on our Forum to help answer its customers' questions. If you have a question pop it on here and it will do its best to help. Related on MSE: 50+ House Buying Tips Free First Time Buyers' Mortgage Booklet 2018 Remortgage Guide 2018 Ultimate Mortgage Calculator
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Solicitor for buying property dropped us because of the age of the property
We instructed a solicitor to start the process of buying a flat. We paid an advance fee which they asked for and they started doing some of the standard checks. A week later we got an email saying the can't represent us due to their company policy because the flat is 5 years old. That's it. Can anyone explain why this age…
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Capital Gains Tax
Hi, I purchased an ex council property in 2000 when it was valued at £57,500 for my MiL. Property was gifted to me 2015. No valuation was carried out. A neighbouring property was sold for £135,000. I re-mortgaged property 2024, when it was valued in excess of £120,000. I have sold property for £90,000. Am I liable for CGT?
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POP Telecom Nightmare
I bought my POP Telecom broadband package over the phone. I was offered a 24-month contract at a fixed price. I asked twice for confirmation that this price would not change and was told both times that it would not. All went well for a month or two, but then the price went up. I queried this and was told it was because I…
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CE Ltd - broken down but cannot appeal
My wife has a Citroen Ami that ran out of battery so she pulled off the road into KFC car park, rang me and waited for me to go there. She went and ate in KFC so it's not like she hasn't given them money! I arrived to charge the car which obviously took some time and then we drove off again. So we didn't get a towtruck or…
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Wren kitchens. Any good?
Anyone used Wren to supply and fit their kitchen? What was your experience of them?
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New kitchen: recommendations
We want a new kitchen fitted. The one we have is about 15 years old and was from Ikea. We've been relatively happy with it, but it was a budget option and now we are willing to pay a bit more to get better quality. So far, we've been to Howdens, who are coming out in 10 days to design the kitchen. We designed the Ikea one…
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Octopus fixed rate ?
My current deal is due to end next month gas electricity Standing charge 28.51p per day 41.35p per day Unit rate 5.36p per kWh 21.06p per kWh What is the cheapest option for me to switch to ? Octopus fixed 12 months is Standing charge 28.42p per day 44.35p per day Unit rate 7.07p per kWh 25.79p per kWh Early exit fee £100
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Self-assessment and survey earnings
I've earned over £5000 on prolific last year, so I think I need to do a self assessment tax return. Does anyone know any good guides on how to do this please?
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DCB Legal 50/50 Settlement
Hi All, I’ve been following the advice in the stickies how to respond to DCB Legal’ letter before claim. I requested 30 days breathing space whilst I sought debt advice. Whilst they haven’t specifically acknowledged that request, they have given me 30 days to consider whether I want to accept their clients offer of a 50/50…
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5% possible
as the subject says 5% does anyone think we will see a 5% fix this year or even a 5.25
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Eversure Car Breakdown Discussion
Hi, This is a feedback thread on car breakdown provider: Eversure Please share your experience with other MoneySavers. Click reply to take part: * Have you experienced problems? * How quick did they help? * Happy with the overall service? The feedback comes as part of the Cheap Breakdown Cover guide. Thank you, MSE Tony
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Housing Association Bathroom Refit?
I am aged 72, my HA want to refit the bathroom, in what used to be an age related rental property, now it seems anyone considered "vulnerable" are allowed. They are coming to survey next week and I asked on the phone if they were replacing the current bath "like for like", or if a walk-in shower could be fitted due to my…
