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What's been going on in the MSE Forum this past week? Let's explore some of the topics that have generated debate and MoneySaving insight. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's highlights blog? Let us know in this thread.
Whether it's films, TV, music, books or video games, we live in an age where we can stream or buy our favourite media digitally. For many of us it's certainly convenient - we can access content wherever we are with just a few taps or clicks...unless the wifi goes down, or the platform decides to remove something from their…
Planning a purchase? Bothered by badgers in the garden? Got a culinary conundrum? Whatever dilemma you're facing, the MSE Forum will dispense practical wisdom with a MoneySaving twist. Read on to find out what Forumites have been talking about this week. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's…
I have sold my shared ownership property SSTC but am now stuck. The valuation gave two figures, one before improvements and one after as I benefit from any value added rather than Orbit (the HA). This is a £15,000 price difference. The problem is that this figure we’ve just been told has to be paid directly to me and is…
My Tumble dryer has packed up. Sounds like the motor so probably beyond fixing. It's 11 years old and cost less than £200 at the time so served a decent life. However looking you can't buy these very easily or at all anymore. The new ones are all heat pump, lots more money to buy upfront and looks like the plinth cut outs…
Hi I received artached leeter, please advise how to proceed? (Image removed by Forum Team)
Hey guys My friend is thinking of buying a new build perhaps 3 year old council flat under Right to Buy. It’s cheap but shes worried about future repair bills and service charges ( if their extortionate). For those who’ve done this or know the risks, is it actually worth buying, or is she just signing up for expensive…
Thanks to @troublemaker22 for this which we can use as a resource & hopefully avoid new threads. DO NOT PAY ANY OF THE FOUR OR FIVE COMPANIES ISSUING DROP OFF OR AIRPORT 'STOPPING' PCNs. Advice will change as & when the Government introduce the new statutory Code of Practice and new Appeals Service. And when the companies…
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