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Fumes entering ground floor flat
My daughter will soon be moving into a lovely ground floor flat (leasehold ) but I have a slight niggle with the parking. The 4 storey building is 5 years old and each resident is allocated a parking space. There are 3 parking spaces where cars can be reversed in front of the ground floor windows. In the summer, fumes from…
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MOT appointment problems
Hope this is of help to someone! Just wanted to let people know how badly backlogged the MOT testing system is here at the moment. I am quite organised at booking my mot appointment 3 months out from when it expires but when I went on to book I was finding a lot of the test centres have no appointments at all showing…
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What do you think of Samsung RF23R62E3SR?
Hi everyone. I'd like to ask your personal opinion (especially for those who got themselves a Samsung Fridge). I am planning to buy this Samsung Fridge (they call it modernized fridge) because we just got our house renovated. So, I am thinking if this is really true what I read online. It is a bit expensive, but where I…
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Landlord v Private Rates
Hi, A random query but I wondered if there was a difference between Landlord rates and private rates? I know that Landlords get until September to pay their but other than that is there a difference in what is charged etc?
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Which is better for TV investment?
Recently, I really got problems with my TV, but I think, I can't complain anymore as it served us so much. I am due now to reward myself for a brand new TV. So, I am thinking maybe, you just recently purchase yours or you have suggestions on what brand and supplier should I go to. My preference is 75" Budget is not more…
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Does Fiburs not work with Netflix? Or just the brand of the TV?
Hi everyone. I just really hope that someone experienced the same thing. I am using the Fiburs broadband, I really got no problem with it, it works wonderful. However, when I used my TV to watch Netflix, it did not load. I just recently bought my TV. Anyone experienced the same thing? What have you done to fix it?
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IFA Recommendations
Hi All, I am considering an IFA to go over my finances, pension pot etc. but I am not sure how to find someone that is reputable in NI. Can anyone help, please?
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Gardening group seek public liability insurance
Without having to spend an extra wadge of dosh that we don't have for brokers - is there an insurance company that will provide PIL for a small gardening group who have been given access to some land on a school property. We are just starting out and have nothing atm. We're in Co Down
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Fence and boundary line
Hi there , we moved into our first home in September ( new build) and have recently discovered the developer has erected the fence in from our boundary line. I estimate we are losing around 3ft at 1 end and 6ft at the other over the space of 30ft wide. We have contacted our solicitor but he doesn't seem to be pushing the…
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Skoda service and repair
Hi, I need my Skoda superb fixed, faulty electronic handbrake, and it serviced. Anyone recommend a decent mechanic Belfast area so can do this? I've researched the repair and the dealer unsurprisingly is ludicrous in price. Thanks in advance
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SSE Airtricity Direct Debit
I am a customer of SSE Airtricity Electricity in Northern Ireland and I pay for my electricity via a monthly payment plan. I have just been billed for a new amount approx 50% higher than my previous monthly amount, I am on paperless billing so I checked my emails and I have not had any emails from SSE for about 6 weeks I…
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Seeking Oil Boiler Repair Recommendations - East Belfast
Hi All, Can anyone recommend someone to look at an oil boiler in East Belfast, please? It is very difficult to find some reputable and reasonably priced.
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Duty free
Heard a number of people coming back from holiday being refused buying duty free when their boarding pass to Belfast is scanned. Are we not able to get duty free any more along with the rest of GB?
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Lost my car key in Belfast
Lost my car key In Belfast for my BMW 2014 3 series most quotes were over £300 but this company were cheaper and got to me within an hour with a new key. TS Auto Keys in Belfast and Ballynahinch
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Universal credit Rent
If a new tenant is on universal credit and getting housing benefit do they need to pay a month in advance plus a deposit . What happens at the end of the tenancy if UC is paid in arrears . The agent will have 12 months rent from UC plus a month up front from tenant plus the deposit .
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Cross Border Working. Tax Credits
Hi all, Does anyone avail of Marriage credits, while living in NI & working in the ROI? Importantly my wife works in NI I'll be working in ROI. I've read through Border people & revenue.ie and my understanding is that if I use tax credits to bring down my tax in the south providing that tax figure plus usc is in excess of…
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Smile Makeover / Veneers in Northern Ireland? Any recommendations?
Does anyone have any recommendations of where to go for a smile makeover? Would like veneers (although have a few crowns so mightn't work) and wondering if anyone knows of any places?
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The ultimate money saving?
Rhodes: NI holidaymakers worried about travel to wildfire island https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-66307253 I find this hard to believe. Let’s risk life and family safety rather than say goodbye to a few quid that has already left the bank. Disappointing, yes, but better safe than sorry.
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Breakdown cover
Hi, I normally use Crash for breakdown cover but this year it has doubled its yearly premium. Does anyone living in Northern Ireland have experience of using any other companies? Would need it to cover the ROI as well as NI, as well as giving cover from the home address. Thanks.
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Car Insurance
Hi Son has just passed test and being quote £3k for first insurance anyone else have any tips or recommendations of where to go next as this is too expensive. Thanks