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    Face to face mediation

    The Mediator will run and control the process between both parties. If one party has 4 or 5 people involved and the other is on their own, they will not bring everyone together without discussing it with you. If you never wish to meet in person with the other side, then that is also your call...
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    Arbitration; costs, process, duration, etc.

    If your contract has an Arbitration Clause as per Ravima's comments it must go to Arbitration under international articles of agreement. If the insurers wish to litigate, your solicitor (or you) simply have to walk into court hold up the arbitration clause in the Contract and the Judge is...
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    Alternatives to Phonewatch

    You should try http://www.action24.ie/ they operate in this space and I have never had an issue with them answering the phone. I have had their system for over a year and have had no issues. They are based in Sandyford in dublin and are an irish company
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    Internal fire door

    You would need to get specific advice for your specific property and sometimes there may be something that changes the general rule but yes generally a 2 storey house does not have fire doors to the hallways as there is a safe means of escape from the height which changes when you move to 3...
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    House Building Costs 2017

    This is for insurance purposes, is based on estate type housing and includes allowances for demolition and professional fees.
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    building cost up 15%

    So basically your architect is seeing their expectations not been meet on projects. To be honest there is nothing new there. As Architects generally use a cost per ft2, which has wide scope for error when compared to an actual nuts and bolts costing, this is generally the case. Costs in the...
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    House Building Costs 2017

    This reinforces the issue as what's included in this fairly standard build. How much is allowed for the kitchen? doors? heating system? etc etc. I was involved in a housing project in Waterford for over 20 units and the average cost was over €160/ft2 but again it means very little to you as you...
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    House Building Costs 2017

    In a nuttshell, cost per ft2 / m2 simply does not work (despite what you may read and what your bank might like to tell you). It has no accuracy on one off housing and can lead to large problems down the line with budgets and cost tracking. You need to set yourself an elemental budget and work...
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    Death of insured person (house). Is cover still there ?

    any change in circumstance needs to be notified on any insurance policy, but the house will still be insured as the policyholder will simply now transfer to the estate of the deceased. It can be a lot of hassle if a claim arises in this period as any payment would go to into the estate and if...
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    Bad tenant left - house in mess. Now door kicked-in -> Insurance?

    Insurance Policies do not cover damage caused by anyone legally entitled to be on the premises. Malicious Damage is the section that would best fit the OP's situation and tenant damage, as they are legally entitled to be on the premises, will not therefore be covered. Theft usually requires...
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    Home Does home insurance cover underground central heating leak?

    If you have a leak from a pipe you can confirm it by the following: (1) check the water tank in the attic. If its refilling with no usage you have a leak (2) check the pressure on your heating system and if it is very low and needs to be topped up you have a leak in the heating pipes (3) if you...
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    Home Just changed insurer - can I claim on a pre-existing issue?

    If the leak has just become apparent, you will most likely get a claim off the present insurer and they can try and seek recovery from your previous insurer. It all depends on how recent and what was reasonably visible
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    House survey

    either can carry them out. Assuming its a structural or condition survey you want. If its a mortgage valuation you need, most banks have panels and you will need to have someone from the panel.
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    Online selling-taxes etc

    if you need to ask these questions, your not ready to open your business. Register for a starting a business course with FAS as they will give you a complete understanding of whats involved, or speak to a good accountant about the steps. Dont charge in as you will leave yourself a mountain to...
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    Home Home Ins Quote is now like Motor Insurance Quote.

    They don't generally compare and that is why this is not an easy exercise. I don't believe there are two matching products available on household insurance in Ireland from company to company. You would need to be careful that by always choosing the lowest bottom line figure, if you do need...
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    BER ratings - cost-benefits

    given in Ireland no account has really ever being paid to the state of a house when putting a value on it for sale (given the drive for location, location, location) I dont believe BER will make any difference to house sales for buyers. I am sure there are people who do look at it but in the...
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    Kitchen Showrooms mostly have the same kitchens...where is the source?

    most kitchen companies buy in the doors and produce their own carcass. The doors come from a variety of sources, mainly uk companies. search trade kitchen door manufacturers in google and you will get a list. Some will sell direct but a lot wont.
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    BER ratings - cost-benefits

    without getting into the science and without talking a load of environmental bull, its basically impossible for you to recoup the money you will spend in terms of a payback period if you externally insulate your house. Your kids or others down the line may see the benefit but given you are...
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    Stud partitions on ground floor?

    only need block walls where they are loadbearing. You can also have load bearing stud walls but less commonly used. no issue with studs on ground floor generally.
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    Home Contractor own insurance

    was the wall signed off by an engineer?
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