http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/around-the-home-68.aspxenCommunityServer 2.1 (Debug Build: 0.5)http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/gas-boiler-install-39872.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 20:12:52 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:169500cls19781http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/gas-boiler-install-39872.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=169500 Hi, I am looking into getting a boiler installed into a 2 bed semi. I am thinking of going for a combi boiler and was looking at places like B&Q who have boilers for about £500. I know you get what you pay for but have no idea how much a good boiler costs or what i would expect to pay for someone to fit this. Can anyone give me any pointers please Thanks http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/we-are-looking-for-volunteers-3663.aspxMon, 19 Mar 2007 16:04:20 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:14621Community2http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/we-are-looking-for-volunteers-3663.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=14621In line with other web communities, Moneysupermarket is now looking to recruit Volunteer Community Moderators. In return for us meeting your broadband connection costs - ie: your monthly subscription, rather than any set-up costs you may have - would you be willing to assist us in spotting posts that contravene our Terms of Service; welcoming people to the Community; engaging in discussion, and generally pointing people in the right direction as regards forum etiquette and behaviours? If you think you fit the description of what we are looking for, please email graeme.delap@moneysupermarket.com, and tell us why we should recruit you. We look forward to hearing from you! Community Editorhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/work-on-our-boiler-39746.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 13:59:10 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:168907fruitbat7http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/work-on-our-boiler-39746.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=168907 Hi, We've just moved into a 4 bed house which has a Potterton Kingfisher 2 boiler and 15 radiators. The house is hot in places and cold in others and there is no room thermostat We don't have a lot of money so we have had a quote from a boiler repairer to do the following: Supply/fit thermo valves for 10 radiators Power flush Re balance radiators Service boiler Fit thermostat The quote is £1250 and he said specifically that this includes a price of £40 per valve supply and fit for the thermostatic valves. It feels a bit expensive to me - what do people think. Does this quote sound reasonable? thanks http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/central-heating-potterton-profile-boiler-39732.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 16:34:17 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:168831Teardrops622http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/central-heating-potterton-profile-boiler-39732.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=168831 I am having problems with my potterton profile boiler. Could someone please help me figure out what is wrong with my cistern. When the hot water is on and no heating has been switched on, why are my radiators still warm? I've had a new value fitted and control box fitted and re-wired. Any ideas what I should do next? http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/converting-vista-39684.aspxSat, 14 Nov 2009 13:49:23 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:168684Twee3http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/converting-vista-39684.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=168684 Is it possible to convert Vista (premium) 32bit to 64bit "on the fly" ? What are the risks ? Is it worth doing ? http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/tenancy-agreement-39492.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 14:02:03 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:167970wheelerdealer1http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/tenancy-agreement-39492.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=167970 Hi, I would like some help with a tenancy agreement i have with a lettings agency. Just before i mention about the agreement i would like to state how angry i am with them about the condition of the place and how the agency deal with us, the day we moved all the doors were not fixed and we leaning aganist the walls and the place was minty, i made a complaint and they said it would take 14 days to responed (this was 2nd April) they done the doors a week later but still waiting for a response from my complaint (today is 6th nov). Anyway back to my point about my tenancy, we sign 6months at a time. We are into are 2nd 6 months which started 1st Oct 2009, but we want out due to the fact that we are not happy with the service they provide and also we have just had a baby. When we signed the new agreement we asked whther they had a small home for rent due to the fact we are currently on the 3rd floor with no lift and a new baby, they said they never but if one became available then we could cancel are current agreement and move to the new one because they agreement was still with them but when we asked them we wanted to walk away altogether they said no because it is down to the landlord but what if we swapped the agreement to a house they get would we be leaving the landlord anyway. I would like some information on how or if we have any right to cancel our agreement. Thanks http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/postal-strike-39460.aspxThu, 05 Nov 2009 10:07:38 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:167807Twee3http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/postal-strike-39460.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=167807 I believe that our normal postman is taking part in industrial action today and have just seen a "stand-in" postman walking up our road with a sack - not full of mail - but full of Lidl adverts - he proceeded to put one through every door in the road - then (presumably) - go home This makes me wonder - just why the PO employs extra staff - when there is nothing to deliver ?? http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/ms-config-39457.aspxThu, 05 Nov 2009 08:36:13 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:167793Twee2http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/ms-config-39457.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=167793Using this to try to speed up my PC bootup time - I was wondering what SERVICES were safe to stop ? And is it possible to stop something that is important enough to prevent the PC from booting ? I have tried stopping INCD (nero) - this brings up a "complaint" error message at boot up - which I simply "OK" to clear But what about "Portable Device Enumerator" and services that appear "Stopped" under normal running of the desktop PC ?http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/rented-bungalow-but-not-getting-what-was-advertis-39403.aspxMon, 02 Nov 2009 21:02:45 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:167580james9992http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/rented-bungalow-but-not-getting-what-was-advertis-39403.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=167580 Hi new to this, me and my girlfriend moved into this new place but it was advertised with a garage now nearly a month later they still have a car in the garage, where do we stand legally and what can we do, obviously dont want to annoy the landlord, they said before they didnt advertise the property with the garage, but surely they would have seen the advert before letting the estate agents advertise it. I was going to use it as a gym, so for nearly 4 weeks my weight bench is sat outside with a plastic cover over it. any advice would be helpfull cheers http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/rebuilding-laptop-problems-39318.aspxFri, 30 Oct 2009 09:13:36 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:167240Twee8http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/rebuilding-laptop-problems-39318.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=167240 I am rebuilding my wifes laptop (Acer Aspire) with XP and have come against a problem - neither the keyboard or the tracker pad are recognised by the system I am using the supplied restore CD's (4 of them) ie) I have plugged in an external USB mouse - that has sorted that - but the keyboard has me stumped I need to type in "at least one" user name - to proceed - but the keyboard won't let me Once running - I can find the drivers and load them but ..... Any suggestions ? http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/having-lodgers-for-a-longer-time-39314.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 20:48:05 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:167218ilonkapav2http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/having-lodgers-for-a-longer-time-39314.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=167218Hi, Before I start my question, I’d like to say sorry for my not perfect english writing. Hope you will understand what I am trying to say and could give me an advice! Thanks! My situation is as follow – about 2 years ago I’ve bought the house. Monthly mortgage payment and bills were quite high, much over £1000 and I have decided to take 2 lodgers to help myself paying the bills. I have lodgers for about a year now. I live in the property as well. But I have heard from somewhere (not very sure from where) that lodgers who live in the property for a long time have rights to claim part of the property value later and could become like co-owners of the property. Of course I would not like this to happen. As well I heard that there is an agreement which my lodgers could sign with me to say, that they will not claim any part of my property. Could you please help me to find out what agreement is it, and how it has to be sign, do I need to involve solicitor for this? Thank you! Ilona. http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/advice-please-combi-boiler-quote-39281.aspxWed, 28 Oct 2009 21:12:56 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:167125lv5651http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/advice-please-combi-boiler-quote-39281.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=167125 Hi, I have to replace our very old boiler as it has finally given up. We are going to replace the central heating boiler and get a combi at the same time. We were quoted £1670 for a vokera 25he compact does this sound fair? Does anyone know if this is a good brand to have in a 2 bed terrace? Thanks! http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/factor-fees-being-charged-for-something-that-we-s-39215.aspxSun, 25 Oct 2009 22:58:54 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:166839Graeme_B1http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/factor-fees-being-charged-for-something-that-we-s-39215.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=166839 Hi We have been having a number of issues with our factors though our current problem is with regards to parking space bollards. There are a mixture of spaces outside the building and in the secure garage, though not all flats have spaces (we don't have one allocated). Our factor is looking at installing parking bollards in the spaces. However, as we don't have a space per our deeds, I feel this is an accesssory to the other flats and do not feel I should be sharing the cost for this particular work. I feel that this is an issue for each owner to take up with the builder/ instal themselves. Can you help me at all? Thanks http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/anti-social-neighbour-39066.aspxSun, 18 Oct 2009 08:31:35 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:166202finley9http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/anti-social-neighbour-39066.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=166202 We have suffered from an anti social next door neighbour on and off for 3 years,they are renting privately and the landlord failed constantly to do anything about them.After my partner was assaulted by this tenant and she was cautioned the police called the council antisocial team in and as it stands at the moment the neighbours teenage sons have recieved ASBC's each and are about to be arrested for criminal damage to our property.The council say that if the behaviour carries on they will take over the property and evict her but this it seems will be a long drawn out affair that could take months and months to come about. I would like to sell my property in the very near future and find it totally unfair that we again will suffer by having to sell probably at a low price because of having to declare the neighbours behaviour to any potential buyers. I recently heard of a case whereby somebody in the same position as me found out who her neighbours landlord had his mortgage through(apparently completely legal to do through the land registry)and complained to them as being the lender until the mortgage is fully paid they are the righful owners of the property and in this case the mortgage company came down on the landlord like a ton of bricks forcing him to take action or the mortgage company would ask for the loan back. Has anybody heard of anything like this happening and is is correct that until a mortgage is paid off the mortgage company actually are the rightful owners of the property? I http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/in-a-mess-39069.aspxSun, 18 Oct 2009 12:10:40 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:166207misspickle3http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/in-a-mess-39069.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=166207 Hi, I imagine I'm not the only person in this situation but I desperately need some advice. Let's cut a long story short. 4 years ago I bought a lovely house with my partner. One year later he loses his job and has not found anything permanent since. We split up almost two years ago and immediately put the house on the market but it has not sold, despite reducing the price twice (overall a £60 000 reduction since it was put on the market). He has a daughter who stays with us 50% of the time. I pay for EVERYTHING. I have no obligations to him or his daughter but we are forced to live together until the house sells. If that ever happens. I pay for food, utility bills, TV, phone, council tax and on top of that I have my own direct debits. I have taken out two loans to pay for the mortgage - a mortgage which I cannot afford any more. We have spoken to our mortgage company who have put us on an interest only plan, but it is still over £800 a month. I have no idea what I can do. I have to stay here because I don't have the money to rent a new place if I can't even pay our mortgage. It isn't fair and it isn't right but I don't know what my options are. I guess I am looking for some financial/legal advice. Anyone? Thank you very much in advance. http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/property-managementestate-agents-39012.aspxThu, 15 Oct 2009 08:12:09 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:165995winyard1http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/property-managementestate-agents-39012.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=165995 Just over a year ago I let my house through a local estate agent. The agent found a tenant and charged a fee for this but has been involved since. They do not manage the property and since the tenant moved in they pay me directly. I have just received a letter from the estate agent with a bill for 1 more year for this tenant. Is this correct? I was under the impression they could only charge this if they were actively managing the property, i.e. collecting the rent, maintaining the property etc. http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/03-numbers-39013.aspxThu, 15 Oct 2009 08:14:42 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:165996winyard0http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/03-numbers-39013.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=165996I've just been taking a look around the net at some of the companies that provide 03** numbers and there is quite a variation in the charging structures. Is there a reliable company that has a fair pricing plan to obtain one of these numbers?http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/star-trek-voyager-38943.aspxMon, 12 Oct 2009 15:25:56 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:165709Twee2http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/star-trek-voyager-38943.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=165709 I have a simple question concerning Star Trek Voyager - which is currently being repeated on Virgin... The ship has been blown 70,000 light years across the universe - yet they apparently know the way home How ? Maps / Compass ? I liken it to a caveman who was suddenly zapped from his cave in the Midlands to New Zealand - and he is forced to walk home - how would he know which direction to walk in ? http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/builder-gone-bust-38906.aspxSat, 10 Oct 2009 11:46:47 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:165568FFF1http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/builder-gone-bust-38906.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=165568 I have just been told unofficially that my builder has just gone bust. There's one small job to do but Ihave a problem with 3 things that I want them either to re-do or do some remedial work to improve the finish (one is quite major). Total bill for all works is about £8k and I paid them £3k up front - am happy that I've had over £3k of satisfactory work from them. They are pushing me to pay the final bill and now I heard about the 'going bust' problem I will not pay the balance until everything is done. However, I'm worried about undue pressure they may put on me and any verbal bullying that they may try in order to get me to pay. I should really like to know my legal position and what I can say to them when they ask for the money. Many thanks http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/bt-unfair-charge-38908.aspxSat, 10 Oct 2009 10:52:49 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:165564LillLin2http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/bt-unfair-charge-38908.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=165564I've just received a bill from BT which includes a £7.50 'penalty charge' (my choice of words) for not using my phone. There is no written agreement between me and BT regarding this charge. Surely this must be an unfair charge. My cordless landline phone broke and I haven't replaced it, so I'm not using it. I am using the landline for my internet connection. According to BT there is a.. (I've used their exact wording) BT Caller Display low use charge £7.50 BT Caller Display - shows you the number of the person calling I called them and now in future this charge will not be on my bill but it's still on this bill that I'm about to pay. I spoke to 4 different BT staff and non of them could reverse this charge. Their argument is that they do agreements over the phone so that is why this charge is not written in any agreement. I always listen carefully to their terms and conditions as I know from previous experience that BT are very good at selling payment plans which includes all kinds of 'hidden charges'. What can I do about this, I would never have known if my phone wouldn't have broke, there is no warning, and now they demand this silly payment. Isn't that robbery? I really appreciate any help or advise. Thankshttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/energy-saving-bulb-gu10-1515.aspxFri, 27 Oct 2006 10:33:21 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:4020Easy30http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/energy-saving-bulb-gu10-1515.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=4020Hello, All my "normal" lights have been changed with low energy bulb and the saving have been quite subsential. I had managed to find very cheap bulbs on an auction website and through the council. Now, I am struggling to find for nearly a year now some GU10 energy saving bulb. They are sold at £5.99 each for the cheapest found. Obviously those lights are usually set in group ! So, I will basically need 67 bulbs !!!!! which can be quite pricy ! Any help to where to find those cheap GU10 low energy would be much appreciated. Thanks Regards E.http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/heating-a-10-bedroom-student-home-38858.aspxThu, 08 Oct 2009 17:04:53 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:165401RuairiG3http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/heating-a-10-bedroom-student-home-38858.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=165401 Hi, I am a student in manchester and I live in a 10 bedroom house and I was wondering if anyone could advise me on the best way to heat the house. I want to know if it would be cheaper to use electric heaters to heat the bedrooms or to use the heating? Any advise is greatly appreciated, Thanks http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/quotmushroomquot-disposal-38840.aspxThu, 08 Oct 2009 07:35:39 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:165333Twee15http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/quotmushroomquot-disposal-38840.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=165333 We have great big "mushrooms" or toadstools growing on some old tree stumps in our garden I realise that they are just natures way of disposing of old wood - but they are spreading across the lawn Is there some SAFE way to get rid of them ? We have cats - so want to avoid chemicals - I have physically removed them on several occasions - but they must have spored and keep on reappearing overnight..... http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/plumbing-liability-38835.aspxWed, 07 Oct 2009 21:14:25 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:165324haps4http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/plumbing-liability-38835.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=165324Help! A waste stack (kitchen and shower). Runs through all 4 flats behind plaster board cladding. Each flat has a T junction. The victorian building was renovated in '85. The plastic T junction from the remodeling in '85 in our flat (at the bottom join to the stack) is broken/leaking and water accumulating in bottom flat. This is not our connection to the stack, but the T junction on the stack to our flat. Is the leaseholder responsible for this repair? The leasholder company are saying it's our responsibility? thank you and I appreciate your reply asap hap --aka noah ;) http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/sqeaky-floorboards-38573.aspxMon, 28 Sep 2009 08:40:20 GMTd60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:164303rickytikkytavy2http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/sqeaky-floorboards-38573.aspxhttp://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=68&PostID=164303 Living in my flat just over 1yr now and things were ok until June this year when the flat above me started having very noisy floorboards. The landlord was told about the problem and I got mixed reaction from him. On one hand he replied giving me permission to try solve the problem myself, when this was not possible and he was informed, he has now resorted to ignoring my emails. It is now September and the problem is the same, with the tenants above taking no care to reduce noise or movement in the early hours of the morning, resulting in me and partner having sleepless nights. Can I claim any of my rent back from the landlord and requested to be released from the contract?