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    Average Rents Fall Almost 12%

    Had to reduce the rent I'm charging by 23%! 41 empty houses for rent in the town I live and tenants well aware of this fact! Bitter pill but have to move with the times!
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    Am I mad?

    Sit tight for another while and save your money. This time next year you would be in a very commanding position.
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    Dole and Childrens allowance - residents only I thought ?

    No idea about the childrens allowance.
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    Dole and Childrens allowance - residents only I thought ?

    You must sign on weekly for your dole since last July.
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    Reporting uninhabitable rental property to PRTB?

    I appreciate where your coming from pocket. Best of luck in new accomodation when you move. As for PRTB, waste of time. Logged a request a year ago in regard to tennant problem - yet to hear from them except initial letter confirming receipt of correspondence.
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    Reporting uninhabitable rental property to PRTB?

    Why bother? Just move out when lease is up! And why didnt you fix the plug yourself, its not rocket science.
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    Price of Petrol/Oil.

    For those with fuel cards (Topaz) the price for the coming week for deisel is 90.9c/litre.
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    Should Brian Lenihan have read the anglo report?

    Is the report available in the public domain? Would love to see how 'technical' it really was!
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    Being blinded by certain headlights - is it just me?

    I too was having problems with oncoming traffic. Had an eye test and found I needed glasses for driving. Maybe you should consult an optician RMCF as oncoming lights are not a problem for me anymore.
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    Bank or Taxman

    When did the government say this Brendan? And which minister is responsible for saying it. Unbelievable if this is the advice they are giving!
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    Investor - Do I have to join PRTB

    You have to by law register with the PRTB. So your collecting rent and not declaring and wondering can you claim anything??
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    I think it fair to say that the Unions can be thanked for todays 1100+ job losses!

    Re: Unions ! Very interesting take on private sector employment :rolleyes:!! We cant all work in the public sector you know! We all cant be insulated against asymmetric economic shocks. Unions also represent private sector workers you know!
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    Renting PPR..Tax implications?

    No not liable for stamp duty as its within 2 years of purchase that clawback applies Not liable for CGT either as you havent sold You need to register with PRTB when letting You must declare rental income in your tax return You can offset mortgage interest + house maintenance, expenses against...
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    Pre-emptive switch to interest-only owner-occupier mortgage with BOI?

    Thats a great rate of ECB + .95%, so would advise along same lines as Gringo above - dont move if you can. The likes of this tracker rate is a thing of the past. If things get tight perhaps consider arranging a mortgage payment break with your bank- some banks offer up to 6 months. Not sure...
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    Should Brian Lenihan have read the anglo report?

    Re: should Brian lenihan have read the anglo report You hit the nail on the head their Brian. What irks me is the fact that government has sub contracted out its main decision making function to non government agencies who are more than likely costing this state a fortune. Some that come...
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    can a hotel charge me for a special exemption order?

    Spot on! See the article for some more info on the topic: [broken link removed]
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    can a hotel charge me for a special exemption order?

    Cant advise whether it is legitimate, Im sure it is. A friend of mine was charged 400 euro for the bar exemption on they night he got married. He knew this up front when arranging his marriage.Apparently a fee is common place.
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    Pixmania Discount Codes Valid til' 28/02

    Those discounts are laughable!
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    Mortagage rate with First Active now ulsterbank

    Contact your bank, you are currently paying ECB + 2.40%. Ask if the rate above ECB could be reduced somewhat. The tracker rate you are currently is not that attractive.
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    Ryanair's sales are not great are they?

    Save yourself the hassle and fly Aer Lingus so.
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