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Thanks. why are not all light fittings suitable? I have a 2 bed 1st floor flat. so no stairs!

Hi I have recently purchased a property. I am liking the idea of installing dimmer switches in all of the rooms rather than the standard on/off light. Can anyone advise how easy this is to do? Also - would that save electricity if it was dimmed low? Thanks

thanks for advice. i must admit i did not have the heating and electric tested. the vendor passed away 9 months ago, so certain information is unknown.

could argue it is not 'general'... lol, yeh point agreed.! cheers

Thanks for your response and second opinion. Though i would argue that; it does say e.g not i.e. e.g being an example of many... cheers

Hi I have just bought my first property and have been investigating the council tax rates and came across the following information on one of the council sites which states: " You may appeal about your banding if -you believe that your property's value has altered enough to merit an...

Thanks for responses, though i dont understand freddymercurystwin comments.

Hi I should have purchased my first house in about a 1 and a half weeks time. I am looking for advice on the handover of Gas and Electric. My first question is - what is the process. Do i need to contact the utility companies on the day i move in? or do i need to do this before? Do i...

Thanks for responses so far.

Thanks for responses so far.

Hi I am in the process of purchasing a house. Apparently the HIP is due to expire about the time that i am due to complete. The solicitors have said: “If you complete your purchase after the completion date we will have to obtain an indemnity insurance policy to cover this. Cost...

Hi I am in the process of purchasing a house. I have just received a letter from my solictor stating that it has been discovered that my house is in an area affectd by 'Chancel Repair. I appreciate there is lots of information on the internet about it. But i was wondering if anyone has...

Thanks again - i'll have to investigate

fair point... i am a maccy d's man myself... well, how else would you add a powerpoint without having to make a hole in a wall.? cheers

is that all? ah great thanks - i was thinking £200 or something.. thats good to know... this would also require making a hole in the wall and locating the wires and splitting the wires i guess!?

Thanks guys - i am thinking long term... i can live with it short term - it is not even essential, i was just intrigued to know a rough cost

Hi - thanks for your response. This is a question for a house i have purchased - it is a 1970's 1st floor flat. Not yet moved in - so dont know all the answers: Which area of the property is it going in? - Just a general question on whether it is posible, would be living room, main...

Hi Is it possible and how difficult would it be to add a power point to your house!? How much might that cost to do? thanks

phew - nothing that needs doing straight away then - cheers guys. they are pretty ugly where they are- i assume i cant move them..!? fyi - it is an upstairs flat, im assuming this has something to do with where they are.

thanks for posting. so what exactly needs doing then, and how much might this cost!? thanks