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Cheers lads... I'm probably overthinking it.. heads says "buy the beemer, in m-sport form its a fine looking car, prestige marque etc, it'll hold its value etc etc" but heart says "buy the gti, you've always wanted one and even though its only a VW, it goes like stink and should be fun to...

Hi All, Am considering paying c. 25k on either of the above; 05 / 06 Golf Vs 03/04 318ci. Golf + Engine, performance - Thirsty BMW + percieved to be classier + refinement - getting common... every howaya is driving one! Anyone have any advice? Specifically, - Will the Golf fleece me...

Thanks all. Correct homeowner, she would want a working visa. Getting this is the deal breaker to whether i pursue the job further. With regards fx... I guess it works both ways. The euro's I bring over will translate to more USD now than at any point in the past and I could potentially get...

Hi Sapmanie, Thanks for the detailed reply. I would be taking up a permanent position in the US expecting to stay there for 2 years or so minimum. My gf would be coming over for the full duration of the stay and would be hoping to work (your right... at the current fx rate, we'd be hoping...

canon ixus range are excellent... cybershots are good also. Make sure you check more than just the megapixels... I got an ixus with a Carl Zeiss lens and its quality

Hi All, I work for a US company and am considering applying for a role based there. I believe my visa shouldnt be a problem, but am concerned that getting a visa for a girlfriend may be difficult. Does anyone have any experience of this?? We own a house together (if that makes a difference)...

Thank you for your reply. Nightmare! Was considering a job there but that sounds like a serious trek...

Hi All, Does anyone travel this route morning and evening during rush hour? How long does it typically take and does the time vary significantly? Thanks in advance, Ian

Hi Rainyday, Good point - i'll have a chat with the foreman. We dont have a front garden that is suitable to convert. Rgds, FTB2006

thanks Ted. Was trying to find detail on county council websites etc to no avail. I'll take your advice and see how I go...

Hi, Can anyone tell me what the requirement is for the number of parking spaces a developer must provide per house? (specifically in Kildare) I live in a 3 bed house on a row of 3 and 4 bed terraced houses. Unallocated parking is provided on the road in front of the houses and there space...

Hi, Did you get sorted with a phone line and broadband? Im in a similar situation... I want a phone line and broadband and dont know if I need to first get connected with Eircom paying them a monthly line rental fee, and then go find a provider to provide (eg BT / Imagine / UTV etc)...

Re: Outlet Pipe at base of Tiolet Cistern Leaking - How to Fix?? Hi Leo, Will look through those - thanks again, FTB

Re: Outlet Pipe at base of Tiolet Cistern Leaking - How to Fix?? Hi Leo, Thank you for your reply. An onsite plumber just called and said that the problem was caused by our tiler when he was fitting tiles behind the cistern. He disturbed the pipe that allows water flow into the cistern, and...

Hi All, Havent seen my problem answered on any other post. Basically, there is a narrow pipe connected to a plastic outlet at the base of our en-suite cistern and this started to drip slowly onto the floor last night. I've wrapped in with a towel and tried to tighten it, but couldnt get it...

.. all clear now - thanks to everyone. havent had much experience of taking out loans, so im living and learning as I go. Looks like I need to bite the bullet and pay 630eur for this "bridging loan"....

maybe I mis-understood a friend, but I thought he said that in the past he paid off a car loan early and paid a reduced settlement amount?? Does that sound way off....?

Brendan, Thank you for your posts so far. I have no experience of settling Variable rate loans. GE are saying the balance outstanding is €14,382; am I correct in assuming the "settlement amount" should be less than this? Is it likely to be much less? Best Regards, FTB

we just got solid wood flooring put down in our Hall and Living room - two Polish lads arrived, fitted it in a day and did a smashing job - cant fault it at all. We used Des Kelly's Coolmine branch - again, cant really fault them.

We were quoted a little less than that for blinds for the full house (couple of bay windows / 1 set french doors / bathrooms / front door.