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Council Tax... Help!

Hi, I have received a letter from my local council, saying my council tax payments are not up to date. I usually wait for the letter to come through, and then take it to the town hall and make the...

chas2008

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2237306/Father-moved-family-caravans-heart-Constable-country-JAILED-defying-court-order-demanding-removal.html I know its not right and they are breaking the...

notnutnut

Civil law regards land title

Anyone could confirm adverse possession if proven would supersede 1925 mapping lines ?(sounds obvious sort of now I've typed it) Cheers.

scraggy55

What size Central Heating Pump Do I Need?

I need to buy a new Pump for my Central Heating System. I am running a 28 watt Boiler and I have 8 Radiators. I have recently installed a Vaillant Ecotech Plus 428 28 Kw Boiler.

paddy11

attracting business or sounding desperate?

Being the cynic I have become, I'm always susp. about 'offers' from companies...you know bogofs.... buy a bottle of wine and get a gift card free etc... I know these offers can be advantageous if used...

rikilee

coin meter

I have a 1 pound coin electric meter in my flat,(renting from a private andlord) is there a way to get this checked as it uses somuch,2 pound a day just for light and pc,i dare not turn on any heater.

infundibulum

British Gas production.

Does anyone know if British Gas are producing any gas from the territorial waters off the Gaza Strip in relation to the deal Tony Blair brokered with Israel for British Gas to secure contracts to...

missesbell

Radiator problem

With the gas boiler on and the radiators selected, the room stat demanding heat, all the radiators upstairs are getting hot. However the radiator in the lounge was cold, after a few minutes the feed...

answerbanker

making a will yourself

For a straightforward will has anyone used a DIY kit or online site which is recommendable please ? Thankyou

David H

NI contributions law

Does anyone else remember Vince Cable announcing soon after the election they would be abandoning the requirement for NI contributions of 30 years for a state pension? I certainly do, but does anyone...

robert551069

Post Office Interest Rate 3%

I do not qualify for ISA's so am investing some spare money with the Post Office @ 3% free of tax. It's better than HSBC, with whom I have banked for 35 years.

Mr-H

3kw kettle

We bought a new kettle yesterday, but since installation the socket ring main keeps blowing. I notice that the redundant kettle is 2.2kw whilst the new one is 3kw. Would this make a difference? A...

jakep

Brand new home

If you are buying a new build from a large building company is it possible to negotiate on the price or is the asking price what you are expected to pay? Thank you...

Kassee

Leak

We have a leak tonight - water dripping from the ceiling in the kitchen, it is in a kitchen cupboard that holds the boiler for the hot water, all the electrical wires are near the outside wall, and...

denpunk

Double glazing condensation.

Are certain makes of double glazing more prone to condensation than others? My upvc windows are running with condensation all winter, in heated and unheated rooms. I have patio doors, also upvc, which...

jan01

employment rights

I was employed on my husbands farm for 15years & was never paid a wage .. (all utility bills were paid thru the farm) we then became partners in the farm & my payment status remained the same....

rebajayne68

Minimum access width for neighbours

My neighbours have access to their back garden through my drive and garden. I am wanting to extend the side of my kitchen but dont know what the miminum width of access by the UK building laws is....

carrust

Solar panels

Has anybody on here had solar panels fitted? If so, are they worth having as a money saving venture & can anyone recommend an honest company that fits them.

stardelta

Replacing Barge Boards

I want to replace my old wooden barge boards with exterior 18mmm Ply.cut down from a 8x4 sheet.Problem is the length required from gutter to eaves is about 10'. Where is the best place to make a joint...

stonecold

Do I need to pay tax on the StarBucks share option scheme after selling??

Hi! i work in Starbucks and i have an employee share option scheme. Every year in the middle of november i can excise and sell my shares. I want to sell my shares, but worying about tax implications...

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