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    Tax and customs

    If I bought a ring worth 3,500 us dollars, how much customs would I have to pay bringing back to Ireland? Tnx e
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    Recommend a removal company

    We are moving house in January...can anyone recommend a removal company? Thanks Emma
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    Bond for grandchildren

    Ok thanks Mercman...who to trust though?! She's recently widowed and was used to her late husband looking after "that side of things". Would the better option be to leave in cash in a bank account? I just dont want kids to get wind of it until they are in a position to actually need it or at an...
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    Bond for grandchildren

    Hi all. My mother in law wants to put money in a bond for each of our children from my late father in law's estate (subject to the max she can give tax free, think thats 40,000)...what would you recommend? She doesnt want a particularily high risk one in this current climate. The children are...
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    Springhill Park, Killiney or Mapas Rd Dalkey

    Definetly mapas...much nearer amenities and good solid houses....lots of children there too and a local shop and montesorri opposite the green. Good luck. E
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    Built in Wardrobes

    Kelly design in Dalkey did a great job for us...2858235 No affiliations etc..
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    Selling...cert of completion for building work?

    We are about to put our house on the market..just wondering, when we bought it it was very dated and so with an architect we did a job on it,drylining, rewiring, re plumbing and a large extension (we did not need planning as it was within size regulations). The job was done but we didnt get on...
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    Recommend a window cleaner

    Hi We are putting house on the market and need to get windows cleaned...any recommendations, south dublin please! Thanks Emma
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    Anglo - premium demand or 6mth fixed term?

    We were going to invest in an overseas property but on advice here have decided to hold off for the moment. So we would like to put our money into safe deposit...is that possible!! We have €500,000 to invest. We have already put €150,000 into northern rock Someone on this forum suggested...
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    Buying in Portugal - a good time or wait?

    Martin Thanks for that...You have really made us think twice with those figures...I suppose, we could never afford the dream, but now we are in a position to, and especially lucky in this current climate, so we just were going to jump in...so now I need to put a post on another board to work out...
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    Buying in Portugal - a good time or wait?

    To be fair, thats what we want! We've stayed in Lagos before and whilst I like it there we like being removed a little. Theres a huge pool and so we would only fancy doing the beaches occastionally anyway so thats not a problem. We love the resort, having stayed there before, and its not that...
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    rangemaster cookers

    Is there a website for samsyerman? Sounds great deal.. Thanks EmX
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    Buying in Portugal - a good time or wait?

    Wow, there's alot of advice there...thank you all... Just to answer your questions...the complex is new, the houses are built first and then the spa will be built. Its called Alma Verde...they have a website. The one we are interested in is €580,000 and its not built yet - it was €620,000...
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    Buying in Portugal - a good time or wait?

    We are thinking of buying a property in the western Algarve. We are thinking of paying up front for it (have savings) and using it for one month and renting it out for the rest of the time. There is a managment company who organise the cleaning and upkeep for about €8000 per year...the rental is...
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    Architect - Fees?

    Hello Is there a standard fee for architects or should we shop around for a good price? Just wondering whether things have changed now that there are more architects available due to the economy? Is there a standard percentage we should be paying per total budget? Many thanks E
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    Lowest tax for a 7 seater car

    Yeah thanks, too small for the gang!
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    Lowest tax for a 7 seater car

    Our car is about to die! I will have to trade it in for another...we are looking for a large 7 seater (5 kids) and one which I will have for a couple of years ( I hope!) Am looking for a 2008 model approx. I am currently driving a Landrover and the tax per annum is huge...Trying to keep our...
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    Restaurant Recommendation needed - Dun Laoire

    We love Alexis....highly recommend the food and the service and good value too.
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    Automatic car hire portugal

    We are going to Portugal on Monday and are looking to hire an automatic 7 seater car...all the quotes are for manual ones...anyone know any company that would have a 7 seater automatic? Many thanks E
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    Owners Direct

    Hi We have used them to book villas for the last 5 years and have had no problems..the other website we have used is holidaybookings.co.uk...best of luck. Em
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