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    Wrong sill heights in new build.

    Dimensions on drawings sometimes do not marry up with modular block coursing dimensions. An experienced architect will always ensure cill levels are based upon block coursing heights (where possible). The builder probably simply followed standard construction procedure and followed the nearest...
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    Any tips on establishing a company?

    Only go down the company route if you have a genuine reason for establishing a "company", as the annual costs of returns etc can be horrendous. A Sole Trader or Partnership can be much easier in terms of annual costs. Beware the concept of Limited Liability - not all its cracked up to be.
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    Flat Screen Goes Blank

    Mine is ok once started, but in morning can take up to 10 starts (on/off) to get it going.
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    Flat Screen Goes Blank

    I also have very same problem with similar tv, only two years old, 32 inch. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Debt Collection Agencies - Any Good

    Your on the right track. Scary though, the thought of dealing with such individuals, but the court system is a joke.
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    Debt Collection Agencies - Any Good

    Does anyone have experience of using Debt Collection Agencies. I am considering using one and have been advised that a number of well known (notorius) individuals are offering their services. They have been discussed on Nationwide media and I believe have received reasonable publicity.
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    BER cost

    I believe that most BER Assessors are operating without the correct PI Insurance cover, which I believe is set at €6m (which is completely ridiculus level). Also, i have been informed that an assessment can be obtained for around €150 in the Kildare area. Anyone knbow for sure about the PI cover...
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    Rolled lawn turf

    Martyns Lawns, Dunmore, Co. Galway
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    What is worth training in (engineering/technical)

    Surely you should only train for something in which you have an interest in. If you simply pick a course based upon some vain hope that it will be a good qualification to have, you will surely end up unfullfilled etc at the end of the day. Follow your gut feeling and go for what you are...
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    Hoover for ashes

    Agree. Terrible waste of money.
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    Couple of days away - Galway or Dublin?

    Galway for sure - try the Racing Lodge Hotel, cheapest hotel in Galway and super value - decent bar, very good bar food and excellent rooms. Then there is the Clayton - excellent but dear.:cool:
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    public sector contracts

    I assume that you are referring to the New Public Works Contracts relating to Public Procurement of Building or Civil Engineering Works. If you are, the following applies: a/ You can only apply for payment following a certain period of time, i.e usually at the end of the month, and only when the...
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    withdrawing funds from limited co. prior to liquidation

    There are specialist accountants out there that would give your buddy some guidance on this matter. They specialise in company close downs and are adept at reducing liabilities. The trick is to find one. The one I used was based in Kildare and was excellent.
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    New VAT rules on property sale

    Sorry, cant help you on your query, but you do raise a genuine problem that has contributed greatly to the Black market in this country - one off houses, paid for by self builders using direct labour. Because the mortgage drawdown is paid into the mortgagee's bank account, he/she can spend it as...
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    lottery win!!!!! I'm very sceptical

    They actually look convincing, until you realise "what looks too good to be true, usually is too good to be true". It is painful advertising property or vehicles for sale on the web now, as you get bombarded with emails from "potential vendors" offering to pay immediately!! All they need is your...
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    External Plaster Problem

    The render could have been mixed with a dirty sand. This will cause the "crazing" (spiders web) effect. Also, what was the time delay between coats? If it was too long, the bond between coats can be reduced considerably (usual practice is scratch coat today, finish coat tomorrow) - something to...
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    Cost Of Living Comparisons: Dubai versus Dublin

    Most helpful. I now know not to try and sell sand out there!
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    Cost Of Living Comparisons: Dubai versus Dublin

    Does anyone have any information on the cost of living in Dubai versus Dublin. I am trying to assess really the buying power of a €100k salary in Dublin versus a similar one in Dubai. Any ideas???
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    Foreign Property Websites

    Thank you. Will check it out.
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