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Hi all, Reviewing my bundle with Virgin Media and I see they have a new TV box/service now: https://www.virginmedia.ie/hello-vtv360/ Wondering if anyone has used this yet and what the feedback is like? The new TV 360 box replaces the old Horizon box that most customers currently have. Be...

Hi all, I'm currently with AIB on a LTV variable mortgage. Considering switching to a fixed rate given the recent cuts....either staying with AIB or moving to Avant Money...probably on a 3yr fixed rate. However, my wife and I are considering moving house and upsizing within the next couple of...

Charlie Weston reporting in the Indo today that UB are set to introduce transaction fees. https://www.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/ulster-bank-to-bring-in-transaction-charges-for-customers-37807132.html Monthly maintenance fee will reduce to €2. But there will now be transaction...

I noticed I’ve been charged €5.96 stamp duty by Ulster Bank for my debit card. I rang them to understand why this is above the €5 cap. I was told that this is applicable to all of their customers and is down to the Government increasing the charge. This sounded strange to me and I can’t find any...

Hi, I received an email today from Laya informing that my renewal premium on Advantage 500 Choice is €1,047 - up from €784 last year. This is an increase of 33.5%, which is outrageous! I called them to discuss it and basically the message was that there have been 3 price increases in the past...

Hi all, Just wondering if many of you have been using the new online PAYE Services system on Revenue.ie that has replaced "PAYE Anytime"? See attached image. I have found some issues with it. Firstly, the link for viewing a PDF of my tax credits cert won't work. This was something that could...

Hi all, Apologies if this isn't the correct forum for this post but I couldn't find a better option. I am involved in organising a charity ball, for which we will be selling 100-150 tickets at approx €100 each. We are looking into options for collecting payment. Obviously Evenbrite is one we...

Just wondering if anyone could recommend a garage in South Dublin for getting Tyres? I've had mixed experience with various places, including the likes of your Advance Pitstops and Fast Fits etc. Be interested to hear if anyone has found a reliable and helpful place that they trust? Cheers

I am a member of the sports and social committee in my company. We arrange social/sports events every couple of months. It’s always a struggle to come up with ideas for new things to do. Just wondering if anyone has any good suggestions for an event, maybe something you’ve done yourself as a...

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Currently in the market for a new kitchen and we have been advised to look into the option of getting the granite or quartz counter tops from a separate supplier to the kitchen fitters. Just wondering if anyone else has done this and can they recommend any places? What normally happens in this...

I have noticed that UPC now charge new customers once off activation fees if they wish to sign up to a package. If you go onto their website and select one of the TV+Phone+BB packages there is a "€90 one-off cost". The conditions state "A €45 Equipment Activation fee applies for every...

http://www.independent.ie/national-news/keith-mcauley-our-dreams-were-shattered-in-an-instant-3223577.html Interesting article which highlights that it is advisable to obtain mortgage approval from at least one institution before making any offers for a property. Also, you should try to...

Does anyone know if this is the 0.5% increase which was announced about a month ago and brought the rate from 3.24% to 3.74%? Or is this another 0.5% on top of that?

Just thought it would be worth reminding anyone who signed up with ESB Electric Ireland last year on their Supersaver price plan that this plan is due to expire on 31st March. After this date, all customers on this plan revert to ESB's standard charges. You also lose the discounts for DD +...

I know there are several threads discussing the general value of health insurance. My query relates more to the mid-range policies which have partial cover for private hospitals. I do not currently have health insurance and I wouldn’t really have a good knowledge of medical and hospital costs...

I am currently looking into taking out health insurance for the first time. I have never had health insurance before. I am a 27 year old male and would be looking at one of the entry level plans and I am budgeting for a policy in the €500-€700 range. From the research I've done to date, it...

For the past few years I have been claiming a “Flat Rate Expenses” tax credit of €210 as I work in the Engineering Industry. I changed Employer during 2011 and my two Employers for last year are listed under my profile on the Revenue’s PAYE online website. If I go into the section which...

Does anybody know if it's possible to get the Tables of Benefits for VHI’s corporate PMI plans anywhere on the VHI website? I used the HIA website to do some comparisons but I was wondering is it possible to get the actually TOBs anywhere? Or maybe somebody could help me understand what is...

Sorry, I know this strictly isn't health insurance but as it as a VHI related question I thought I might get a better answer here. My credit card has recently been automatically charged by VHI for their Multi-trip travel insurance. I bought this last year but I wasn't planning on renewing it so...