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Car ownership

Recently made redundant, I had (still have) a company car, nobody has been to collect it or contacted me about. Shall I charge storage? or does the car become mine after a period of time?

joko

land registry searches - any free sites?

need to do quite a few you see, so could do with a free one if there is any thanks...

maclarencat

BUILDING REGS

If I build a balcony (doesnt require planning permission I have asked) what would happen if I didnt get building inspector to check structure?

enochpowel1

Why won´t the DWP answer my simple question. Why have you stopped a third of my pension,without telling me?

Ah, those wonderful, easy to reach, friendly, helpful, efficient, (bussiness) Gov´t departments ( paid by us the people "myself 45 years of stamps - taxes etc") are at it again. The...

dothawkes31

Hi, i have had the letter from work asking if i want to join their pension scheme and the blurb says i could end up with a higher takehome cos of the way this smart pay works, does anyone understand...

2shortplanks

Partnership

Mr Planks is about to become a partner in an existing company. I'm just wondering if the business goes bust, will I be liable for any debt owed by the business? We are married, and the business is not...

gmcw1968

Dodgy builders

I have just had 2 builders who were supposed to convert 2 rooms in my house leave the job without completeing and left nothing more than a huge mess. The cost to repair their work is running into...

Jonathan---

Buying land with existing squatters (take2)

A family member has a small plot of land that is part of a larger piece of land but which is not segregated. Somebody has placed a static caravan across the land, fenced it all off and has been...

Val121

GARDEN FENCE DISPUTE.

I have recently moved into a new home semi -detached and the original boundry fence, has been taken down & replaced by my neibour. I had pinned 1-2 small garden ornaments too the main posts on my...

Count-A-Strong

Part of Spain (Calalunya) bans Bull Fighting

Is this a step forwards or backwards in the country's culture.

rov1200

Why have we not invaded Somalia yet?

Its a breeding ground for Al Qaeda and could in future pose a danger to either our shipping or stretch further to infiltrate or attack the UK? Al qaeda have probably now left Aghanistan and after...

Vimto

NS&I index-linked certificates.

NS&I have just withdrawn their fixed-rate and index-linked certificates from sale. Existing certificates run for 3 or 5 years before they mature when they used to be either cashed or re-invested...

chattykathy

planning permission for summer house

Hi Can anyone tell me if planning permission is needed for a summer house my next door neighbour has had built? I would say it's at least 15 feet high and 20 to 25 feet long, with a pitched roof. More...

veerty

land registry

how can i removed my name from land registry ??

oscarkim1

Condensing Boilers

Should have asked a question methinks....I am toying with changing my boiler,any recommendations as to the most reliable at the moment?

billscouser

Why do double glazing companies want me to take out finance?

We have had three companies round to quote for new windows. Can anyone explain why they are so keen on the customer taking finance instead of paying cash? One major national was almost begging and...

peejayare

capital gains tax

About 10 years ago my mother legally "gave" her house to me, to avoid inheritance tax. In the meantime the threshold for IH has increased from 300k to 600k (joint). My father died about 25...

grandem

Giving up my right to be executor to a will

I am the executor to a late friends will. However, his daughter is now an adult and wishes to deal with everything herself. The probate office has asked for a letter renouncing myself from all...

lorndem

can your boss expect you to give up holidays because someone else if off sick

over a month ago i was grant my annual leave, which is about to start this friday for two weeks. two weeks ago my line manager and who is meant to be covering me went off sick, and meant not be back...

tgm1974

Can my work (NHS) stop me working specific shifts?

I currently work for the NHS and have been in my new role, after previous redundancy, since October 2009. My role includes me working shifts either 7.30am-2.30pm or 2pm-9.30pm. Next year once we are...

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