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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'm in the process of buying a 70 sqm semi home as a first time buyer. I'm aware this is small for a house, however it's cheaper than 100sqm homes or over (of course not proportionally, due to the small home premium). However, for a single occupant and maybe with a future partner (thinking a few years ahead) I think it…
Hello, I’ve got 10 days left to respond to a Letter Before Claim from Moorside Legal. I’d been putting it off because I was just going to pay it, but a friend suggested I look into it properly and check out this forum first. The amount they’re asking for is £340, but there’s no breakdown of which tickets it’s for. The only…
Some of the handles on my windows look worn and are difficult to open, being stiff and screech when opening. Can they be maintained in any way, ie taken apart and oiled, or do they need to be replaced? Any advice welcome.
My 80 year-old mum owns a flat which she rents out for income. There is no mortgage and it’s worth about £400k. She also has a mortgage-free residential home worth about £575k. We’re wondering if there’s a way to put the rental property into some sort of trust in order to reduce IHT? She has five children and no spouse. If…
Hello Forumites, A lot of very useful material in older threads to help with an issue like this, I cant thank you guys enough for the immense benefit to the common person. My context is similar to previous threads so I’ll just summarise most important aspects and detail my intended next steps. * PCN Issued 26/03/2024 to…
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