Hello I'll be getting my state pension in August but am considering deferring it as I am still working part time and it will be taxed. Would I be better off taking it and putting it into an ISA... ...
Hello my mother signed half of her house over to me around 10 years ago but since Covid has lived with me. My son and his partner currently reside in my Mum's house. My Mum has dementia and I'm... ...
I need a new balanced flue gas fire. My local shop has advised that my existing'marble looking' fireplace is incompatible and I would need to have an electric fire instead. I really want a gas... ...
I’ve just received a lump sum from work and am not sure whether to use a 1 year ISA paying 5.5% or Saver account paying 6.5% . I know I won’t pay tax on the ISA but would I get a better return on the...
Hi - I’ve inherited 5000 dollars which I’ve been sent by personal cheque. As the exchange rate is pretty rubbish at the moment I had a sudden thought could the bank pay me in a different currency eg...
Hi the paint on my kitchen wall is flaking in places where there had been a leak from the bathroom. I decided to sand it down with a view to repainting but long pieces came off almost like lining...
My husband and I separated but never divorced. He passed away 2 years ago and I was left everything in his Will. His finances were complicated and to the best of my knowledge I had contacted his...
Hi I type reports for a doctor who provides medical reports for insurance companies. Usually as soon as I have typed the report, he will pay me. Now he's decided he won't be paying me until he gets...
Hi could anyone offer me some advice please. I have a problem with the central locking on my golf and have been quoted £350 to repair it. I’m thinking of trading it in now instead. Will I take a...
My neighbour has installed a woodburning stove with the flue situated at the side of his house overlooking my back garden just 3 feet away from the patio. I don't think he needed planning permission...
Hi completely out of the blue my sons partner has ended their relationship. They've given notice on their flat and he's moved back with me. They have a two year old daughter and she's planning to move...
A glazier has just replaced a window pane on a red (wooden) front door. It's been held in place (somewhat erratically) by white mastic and stands out like a sore thumb compared to the other pane. Is...
I want a door putting into my kitchen to give me access to the garage. The wall is plasterboard. This would also require a radiator to be moved. Can anyone give me a rough indication of how many days...
What would happen if your solicitor went bust whilst dealing with your case? My uncle's estate of 100K is being dealt with by a small office which doubles as an estate agent. It's been five months...
I'm hopping mad. Just over two hours ago I booked a holiday (which I had been watching over the last two weeks) as it flagged up that there was only one room remaining. I've just logged back on to the...
Have just checked on the share calculator which shows the price of a share to be GBP 305.20. With 562 shares, can someone confirm for me if I'm looking at £171,000. Is this too good to be true?...
My son has just received a Court summons in relation to a football banning order. The police are applying for him to be banned for five years. He received a fixed penalty fine in 2008 and was given a...
Not sure of the title or band(!) but repeats "it's outta sight (outta sight), outta sight (outta sight) control ....". Thought it was Fat Back Band but can't see it on You Tube - anyone have...