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Repointing A Building

My neighbour's boundary is the wall of another building, which they grow plants up. The owner of the property has had most of it repointed, but the neighbours have stopped her, because the builders...

Mosaic

Condenser Tumble Dryer - Any Advice Re. Fault

Here's the scenario: 1930s house with modern but eccentric wiring; double plug supplying power to washing machine and condenser tumble dryer started to smoke, current cut out safely. British Gas /...

Uzoma

Internet - Working From Home

I work from home and I regularly use the internet. There is no way to show how much internet usage is for personal use and how much is for business use (at least, not that I can think of). Is there...

The Builder

Modern Electric Panel Heaters

I'm thinking of using these in a highly insulated timber frame new-build, rather than the old storage heaters. They'll be combined with solar panels, so I'm not too concerned over running costs,...

bond

Tenants In Common Question

If a property is purchased outright and has two tenants in common, does it matter about what share each has, in terms of the government trying to take it away from one or the other (say for nursing...

peter_m

I've Paid My Council Tax But 3 Days Later Court Summons Was Issued.

Got my reminder to pay C TAX and paid it. Next I get a letter today with a court date so when I finally got through I was told I need to attend court. As gesture of good will I offered to pay next...

davidk65

Water Leak From Concealed Cistern

We have a walk-in shower room. It is fitted with Roper Rhodes furniture in particular with a BTW WC unit with concealed cistern and BTW pan. I have just noticed that there is a collection of...

mightyquin

Easy Step To Download Music

Bought my wife a Nano i pod and as a 1st timer can anyone plz give me EASY steps to download music.i.e. best sites etc for 50s/60,s. i pod is fully charged and cable to computer ready to go.(as am...

geordiekaren

Landlord Responsibilities

Our scout group meets in a church hall (which we pay an hourly rate for) and we use the cellar for storage. While cleaning in the cellar the wooden steps (open stairs, not a ladder) between the cellar...

Coldicote

The Booming Housing List

Some news programmes lack explanation. For instance, ‘The Governor of the Bank of England warns that the booming housing market poses a threat to Britain’s economy.’ In what way does it pose a...

oracle39

Is The Law On My Side? Bill For Meter With Wrong Serial Number

I moved into a new property May 2012 and informed it was on a water meter and was paying £50 per month. When the new bill arrived following Mar it said unmetered. I wrote and queried it, the response...

enfable

Setting Up As Sole Trader

I am currently unemployed but am in the process of becoming a sole trader in the next couple of months. If I was to buy a vehicle now, before i am a sole trader, would I be able to sell it to the...

meltdom

Covenants Builder Wants £60,000 To Remove. Want To Give Some To Charity Instead

plot of land now with planning permission..covenants states..not to make an external alterations additions or extensions to any building to be erected upon the property hereby conveyed or any part...

ukdenise

Fences Trees Trampolines

Good morning hoping someone can help ...I own my property next door is rented from a private landlord .... the fences on this side is responsibility of the landlord. During the high winds this winter...

TTG

Found Snail At The Bottom Of Tomato Plant. Will Salt Prevent Future Attacks?

I have some young tomato plants in my greenhouse and this morning found a snail attached to the bottom of one (assume having a snack!). I've put a line of salt around the base of the grow bags the...

Secretary99

Cv Help - Work History - How Long??

I am getting conflicting advice on this point. How much work history do you need to put in your CV? Just 10 years or all your work history? or 10 years and then just put jobs before that very briefly,...

chrisstrong1

Land

Can a planning inforcement officer demand to look in your barn for no reason iveowned it for twenty years just because I put electric in so I could put camera up as we people on our land killing...

needawin

One For The Plumbers

Central heating joint (nut) has a very slight seepage. When heat is not on a little water would seep and form at the top if the nut. When the heat is on it evaporates. This is ok at the moment as I...

petersh1954

Postal Entry Comps

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to improve my chances of winning Comps with postal entries . Many thanks to all who reply.

tusharkesare

Part Of House (Driveway) Not In Title Plan

Hi, I am purchasing a house. We have come close to completing the process. But after looking at Title Plan that our solicitor gave, driveway land in front of garage is not part of the plan!! It was...

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