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    AIB AIB has sent the cheque in both names

    Do we need to send the cheque back to FSPO Mortgage Review Team, 10 Molesworth Street? by register post?
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    Bank failed to redeem the funds

    Hi, I have recently closed my funds account in one of the banks in Ireland and signed all the documents to redeem the funds to my current account in that bank. Bank promised to redeem them in 3-5 working days but failed to do that. Later when I called them after a week they said one of their...
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    Tax on award/prize

    Hi, My cousin who is an employee (PAYE) in a company in Dublin studied part-time Masters in one of the Irish universities. As a part of her master's she did a thesis which won an excellence award (cash award of Euro 600) in the university. We are wondering if she needs to pay tax for that...
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    Does anyone know the company "Gas Wise"?

    Beware of www.gasandoilservices.com as well. they have serviced my boiler and replaced a fully working pump saying there's a problem with it. Since then there's nothing but trouble with the boiler... leaks, banging noises, boiler stops abruptly etc etc. they don't take the calls from the...
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    Credit card stamp duty

    Hi, If I get a new credit card this month, will I be charged stamp duty on it now or on April 1 2013? I already have another credit card for which I paid the stamp duty on April 1 but now getting a new one (not switching the old one). Thanks G
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    Bathroom and bedroom ceiling condensation

    Thanks for the reply. "try to improve your insulation and keep the internal surface temperatures close to the room temp." Does internal surface temperature mean the temperature of the ceiling in the room? Will the normal radiator (gas heated) would be enough to heat it or should I install...
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    Bathoom renovation - B&Q, homebase quotes - realisitic?

    Thanks for all the replies friends. I got the same quote (E4500) from hombase as well. Now I'm looking for you guys to recommend me a good/reliable bathroom supplier and installer in Dublin area who can handle all the jobs required for renovation. As its the only bathroom I have, I need...
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    Bathroom and bedroom ceiling condensation

    Hi, Can somebody PLEASE suggest me what to do with this.. My house attic is insulated but still theres always condensation on the second floor bathroom ceiling near the wall that is facing the external wall. I open the bathroom window everyday after bath and switch on the extractor fan as well...
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    Bathoom renovation - B&Q, homebase quotes - realisitic?

    B&Q is charging euro 750 for fitting the electric shower. Shower costs about Euro 250 so total cost Euro 1000.
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    Bathoom renovation - B&Q, homebase quotes - realisitic?

    Hi, Can you somebody look at this B&Q bathroom renovation quote and suggest me if its realistic or too expensive? I have read loads of negative comments about B&Q bathroom installations but the only thing I'm looking for is the after sales/installation services (withtin the guarantee period)...
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    Hankook tyres - are they ok?

    Hi, I'm looking for all season mid-range tyres for my 2004 toyota corolla and I was given a 220 Euros quote for 4 Hankook tyres (175/70/R14 size) . Each tyre would be 55 Euros incl. fitting and balancing etc. Is the price ok? Semperit tyres are also available for the same price but not sure...
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    Base for the garden shed - Gravel garden

    I'm looking to install 6 X 8 shed. If I put the slabs just on the corners of the shed, will there be a problem like rats or bugs creeping under the the shed? Which shed would be maintainence and trouble free - plastic or metal? Please advice. Thanks
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    Base for the garden shed - Gravel garden

    Hi, I want to install a garden shed (plastic or metal) but my garden is covered with gravel and the weed blocker sheet underneath. Can I lay some stones/slabs on the gravel to make the base for the shed? Is there any other alternative for stones to make a maintainence free garden shed base...
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    Closing a fixed-term ptsb account.

    It happened to me. They didn't inform me when my fixed deposit got matured. When I went to the bank after 3 days of my FD maturity date, they said my FD got automatically rolled over to another term FD and there will be penalty if I break it! I talked to their manager and argued with him saying...
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    Car insurance question - claim within the last THREE years, regardless of blame?

    Yes I thought the same but I cannot get an online quote when I answer this question as Yes.:(
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    Car insurance question - claim within the last THREE years, regardless of blame?

    Hi, Recently I had a car accident where the other driver hit my car at the back. The accident happened when all the cars were queued due to traffic jam and my car was the last car in the line. This guy probably was talking on the phone hit my car from the back and accepted his fault. His...
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    Home House break in - insurance claim

    Thanks for that. Can you please recommend me some builders who can replace the PVC window and fix the door frame? I understand the whole room needs to be repainted if there will be some plastering work done when fixing but if the builder genuinely says the repainting is required and does not rip...
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    Home House break in - insurance claim

    Thanks a mil. for the replies. I will ask the insurer if they have any panel of builders who can do the repair for me. Thanks again for the replies.
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