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    VHI company plans: VHI no longer allow consumers to change mid way through the policy

    AJ I told them that they may lose me as a customer when by policy is up for renewal due to the increase, and they said that we can look at alternative plans that may suit my needs when the time comes. They also told me that if I had requested to renew my policy in writing prior to the 1st...
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    VHI company plans: VHI no longer allow consumers to change mid way through the policy

    I am on one of the VHI company plans which is subject to a price increase on the 9th February. I rang the VHI this morning and asked could I renew my policy with effect from today, in order to get the current premium rate for the next 12 months, and they told me that with effect from the 1st...
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    Recommendations for a mechanic to check a used car?

    Can anyone tell me if car check are still in existance. Their website appears to be down. Do they undertake car inspections in the Dublin area. Paul
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    PAYE - Form 12 - DIY

    On a related note, I completed my P12 form and sent it in to the Revenue in August for them to verify it and calculate what I owe. I have received by P21 balancing statement back showing a tax underpayment of just over €300, but then underneath that it says "This underpayment will not be...
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    swtiching Credit Card

    AIB have a new "click" credit card, with an APR of 8.5% which is not an introductory rate according to their website. [broken link removed]
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    Free Sky plus upgrade for New Customer

    As an existing sky customer, I have recently received an offer whereby if I introduce a friend, as a brand new customer to sky, they will receive a free sky plus box which usually costs €149 for new installations (see link below), and for referring a new customer, I will have have my current...
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    Toshiba LCD

    I have been trying to decide between a 37WL68 and a 37C3030 and I have now come across another model, the 37C3500P. It appears to be a new model out, though I can't find very much info on it and in particular some independent reviews. Has anyone any experience of this tv. Komplett have it for...
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    Rent a Room - Non Financial Advice Please

    Hi Lauren I used to rent out a spare room in my house, and a few things I found useful were Request rent to be paid by standing order to your bank account on the first day of the calander month. Provide good storage in the bedroom eg flat pack shelves, drawers in mattress etc. This will...
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    Where to buy Garden shed

    Bought a shed from abwood in Co. Wicklow. The delivered and assembled for me in Swords. I went for the delux version and am very pleased with the quality Kelly sheds are also supposed to be very good. Both have websites. Paul
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    Tax tips for PAYE workers

    Relating to point 13 above, does this mean that if I take out a credit union loan for the purpose of home improvments, then the interest is allowable for tax. What if I am already claiming by max TRS on my mortgage. Am I still allowed a further tax deduction on top of this. Will this be at...
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    Foreign Tax returns

    You could try these people. http://www.foreigntaxreturns.ie Never used them, and don't know of anyone who has. Paul
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    Tiler Swords

    I'm looking for a tiler in the Swords area to do some tiling for me in an ensuite bathroom. Basically looking for about 10sq metres of wall tiles to be put up. Anyone have any recommendations for a good quality tiler that they would recommend. Thanks
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    Jackie Skelly Gym - what are you paying?

    Hello I'm not in any group scheme, just walked in off the street 4 years ago and renewed each year paying in full upfront each time. I think it is a combination of rewarding 4 years of loyalty, plus I think they'd find it hard to justify a big increase in membership fees to me. They did try to...
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    Jackie Skelly Gym - what are you paying?

    I'm a member of JS in Swords since 2003, and have always paid annully in advance. Currently paying 495 per year, which is similiar to what I started paying in 2003. If you want add on extras such as access to all gyms or towels every time you go they pump the price up. I don't know do new...
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    French Tax Return on leaseback properties

    Killoscully When buying a leaseback property, the developer usually teams up with an accountancy firm who will look after the VAT refund for all purchasers of leaseback units within the development. The charge is usually in the region of €350 + VAT. There is usually the option to keep this...
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    Paris Beauvais Airport

    Does anyone know of a hotel close to Beauvais where I could stay, as I'm planning on getting an early flight out of Beauvais, and would like to travel to Beauvais the night before
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    Foreign Tax Returns

    I came across this site which might be of interest to all you foreign investment property owners. http://www.foreigntaxreturns.ie/ They will prepare your foreign tax return for just €250 (+VAT), and they will also prepare your Irish Case III Income calculation for €50 (+VAT).
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    Form 12:

    Re: Form 12 On the issue of deposit interest mentioned above, does this include interest on SSIA accounts. The interest paid on my SSIA account in 2005 was not exactly small (approx e50). My understanding is that dirt of 20% is deducted at source, and if you are a 42% tax payer, who will be...
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    Painting bathroom

    Just wonereing about painting the ceiling of a bathroom which has traces of mildew on it. I have wiped the ceiling down, but couldn't fully remove the mildew. Should I treat it with some kind of cleaner first. I intend using crown mid-sheen bathroom and kitchen paint on the ceiling. Any-one...
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    Cargiant UK: What are they like to deal with?

    Does anyone have any other experiences with car super markets over in the UK. I am also looking to go over and buy, and ideally would like to go to one place that has a good selection of cars, is a handy drive back to Hollyhead, and preferably accepts payment by visa. I have a toyota avensis...
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