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Mortgage

I posted a question a while ago but I didn't really explain myself too well. I don't want to be with my husband anymore. I have found a new partner. I love my house and would dearly love to stay in it...

prettyricky

can't pay legal costs - what happens?

i entered into a dispute with my uni 3 years ago and although i filed the claim, i want to pull out before it goes to court as i haven't found legal representation. i think they will be after me to...

didgery

gas

I have been with N power over a year now after changing from British Gas I have allways paid by Direct debit N power reads my meter at regular intervals and inform my Bank what I have to pay they...

ketchupkid

company administration = no wages

hi the company i work for has recently closed down and although its not official they look like they are going to go into administration. it is quite a big and well known company. this is the third...

Ric.ror

Completely clueless about finance

The title just about sums me up. I have no idea about finance whatsoever. I do not know about inheritance tax or capitol gain taxes or anything. My Uncle is elderly and failing and wants to leave me...

karlpeg

Step Parent

I live with my Partner who has two small Children. At the moment due to the youngest schooling for just half a day, my partner cannot find work. I am paying all the bills/food etc for the family. Can...

good4me

iva

can anyone tell me what happens to an iva if the two people concerned split up?

pinkbabytots

Utilitiy Companies

Can utility companies legally charge you an admin fee? I recently changed to npower who turned out to be a nightmare. They kept sending me overestimated bills despite the fact that I kept informing...

pinkbabytots

Debt Collecting Agencies

Who regulates debt collecting agencies? I keep on getting letters from differerent debt collecting agents demanding money that I do not owe. I spend loads of time trying to to sort it out, being...

Mackar

Pension stoppage.

I recently completed a contracted term of employment (22 years) with a company. On completion of this term, I received an immediate pension. (Payable from day one of the contract completion date.)...

Chrissy B

Boundary dispute

Can we stop our neighbours growing climbers up the side of our house if the side of our house is the physical boundary between the two properties

Law1

Leasehold property-Landlords Consent

The owners of a leasehold semi-detached house wish to let it out. The landlords have requested a fee of ?50 and that their consent be sought. The Lease does not contain any provision whatsoever that...

Mr Jagger

14 years left on lease? Help!

Following on from the question below..... My girlfriend's grandmother passed away recently and as a result she is to inherit her grandmother's house. (it's going through probate right now) The house...

Meg888

Implications of Leasehold Properties

I've got my eye on a house, but it states that its lease hold. I know that this means you don't own the land; does anyone know of the implications? ie can you be forced to sell your home against your...

sallybb

Is Disability allowance taxable.

My father in law recently died and my husband is now sorting out his finances and tax return. For a few months before he died he received disability benefit and carers allowance.( as his benefit was...

sha1454

part exchange

we part exchanged our car for 500pounds we paid 4000 for the new car we left our old car there and drove away the new one after paying for it in full. next day thay phoned up saying our old car was...

viali

bankrupcy

can i get a bank account if i'm made bankrupt.i will still have direct debits to pay even if i am made bankrupt which looks inevitable....be grateful for any advice!!

scarymary

bank account query.

i have a very good credit rating and my boyfriend has a very bad one ! we live together in my house. (all bills ect are in my name) excepting council tax which is in both ! if we had a joint bank...

bunting101

Buying In America , solicitor ?

I am thinking of buying a property overseas in america, is it best to use an american solicitor to purchase a property or an english one ? thanks