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Hi all, currently bidding on a house that was on for €550000 but bidding has gone to €620000. Could possibly go to €630000. Myself and my partner have just turned 50 and will require €350k mortgage to fund this. We have been approved up to €430k. We are also in the fortunate position that I will...

Hi all, mu husband recently changed jobs, he moved from a job he was 17 years in to another in the same kind of sector. His new boss is extremely difficult to work with and he has found out that several people before him have walked or have been pushed. He is at the stage now himself that he...

Hi all, We are hoping to move house in the next year or 2, mortgage currently 185,000 and current house value 360,000. We have just sold some share options and will be coming into approx. 50K that we will have to use as a deposit against a new house ( probably around the 500-520K value). I was...

Hi Guys, I have 25k currently saved for college fund, my kids are 10 and 7. Where is the best place to put this money now to get the best return in 8yrs time. The bank mentioned a share account to me for the best return, is this the best idea or should I go down the state savings route. Thanks...

Hi Guys, I am selling some share options and want the funds transferred directly to my bank account. The US bank will only do this if I give them a Swift code which I have and an ABA routing code for my Bank (Bank of Ireland). I called the bank but the girl who answered hadn't a clue what I...

Hi All, Looking for a painter for a small 3 bed semi D in Bray. It has a red brick front so just need side, back and window sills done. Can anyone recommend someone in Bray please, Thanks a mil, Maxie

Hi, Anyone know where the best place to get babies and kids St Patricks Day outfits, cheap and cheerful ones please!

Hi all, My small back garden is totally laid with patio stones. I want get them all lifted and get a lawn seeded instead as the kids are constantly injuring themselves on the stones. Can anyone recommend a gardener/handyman to do this and can anyone guess a cost? I reckon the garden is 15ft...

Hi all, I am thinking about starting to buy back years instead of paying into AVCs. I will be 7 years short at age 65 and am 40 next birthday. My HR department are useless for any info but have told me that if I do decide to buy back years that you have to keep paying no matter what happens. I...

Hi All, Coming out of a fixed rate with EBS in december onto a variable. Just wondering on peoples opinions about this. We have approx 30K in savings, have two young kids, would it be wise to pay a lump sum of about 15k of mortgage or keep savings in the current climate. I am worried about...

Hi all, Can anyone tell me where I can get my hands on the round metal spring type holders for keeping spotlights in place in a ceiling? Any help appreciated Maxie

Hi All, I currently have Sky in two rooms and am thinking of cancelling just one room subscription as I would like to keep the sky plus facility in the other room. If I get a saorview TV in the room I want to cancel the sky in can I get the Irish free channels and the free Uk channels using...

Hi, Anyone know of a trustworthy reliable mechanic in Bray that is not too expensive, Thanks a million

Hi All, Has anyone any experience good or bad of buying a car from right price cars prussia st? any feedback appreciated

Hi Guys, My husband has been told he needs root canal work done at a cost of €700. Can he claim some of this back on the Med 2 form and at what rate, i.e if he is on the higher tax rate does this mean he can claim back at 41% or is it just at the lower rate of 20% that he can claim back? Thanks...

Hi guys, Just looked at a 2004 toyota avensis with 79,000 on the clock priced at 5,950. I am trading in a 2003 skoda octavia with 150,000 on the clock that has just had a new timing belt fitted but needs a new exhaust. The dealer offered me 1,500 for the octavia, is this a complete rip off. I...

Hi Guys, I am looking to buy a used car for approx 5,000. I am thinking toyota avensis or mazda 6. I currently have a 2003 skoda octavia and i like the boot size of it but its about to die as it has 160,000 miles on it and don't want to put any more money into it. Can anyone recommend a good...

Hi All, I am looking for a supplier of a composite front door in the Dublin/Wicklow area. Can anyone recommend any suppliers of good value and quality, Thanks in advance!

Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone has experience of both of these, Kube are quoting me about 800euro more than Kitchenworld, the quality looks better in Kube but I really don't have a clue. Does anyone have experience good or bad of either of these suppliers, Thanks in advance

Hi Guys, I am looking for recommendations for holiday homes in ireland, not too far from Dublin (2 hr drive max) that has playground/pool etc for kids and is within driving distance of other activities/good places to visit, oh yeah and all important not too expensive, Thanks a mil, Maxie