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    extending the house

    Wow i get a Rubbish ,have you never heard of the party wall act. When you read it ,i may accept an appolgy
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    extending the house

    Hmmm Yes you can and it can be done quite legally even without permision of the land owner . P.s do i get a thank you :)
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    Like for Like??

    Having an interest in the law beyond that of an average man but not to the degree of a professional i know that the word 'reasonable' has no precise legal definition and can mean different things under different circumstances and situations. I am therefore interested in understanding what...
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    A new kitchen questions

    Even the I.T range are decent and provided they are put together and fitted correctly they will last.
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    A new kitchen questions

    B & Q Cabinets are actually quite strong.
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    First garden

    i would go with that
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    Taking worktops out

    The nut will come off easy,no need for any special tool. Once slackened a little you will find it will drop out before your even ready for it to drop
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    Boundary question. Has anybody come across this before?

    In that case this rule should apply,its what covers most situations between houses like yours where they were all built as one development. Section 62 Law of Property Act 1925 You have an implied easement which does not need to be placed on the register.
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    Boundary question. Has anybody come across this before?

    Almost all boundaries between gardens are general boundaries. The line shown on the plan cannot be used to determine the actual boundary position it is only a general guide to where the boundary will be. What is important is the position of any long term boundary features like fences or walls...
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    Big Question & Advice on renovating a whole house

    I did what you want to do as it was the only way I could get a decent house but do as much as you can yourself . I’ve been in here a year and have probably spent 15 thou with another 15 to go but so far have only done a third of the house. When you are totally renovating a house yourself and...
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    Building a retaining wall near neighbours garage

    You can build a 3 ft boundary wall in your back garden without planning permision under permited development rights. You can build you wall as close as one nanometer or even a planks length away the smallest measurement possible and they cant do anything.
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    Exposing neighbour's wall when demolishing and rebuilding...

    Bit late but no you are not responsible for any cost of repointing their wall. It is possible to build an extention that will not require a party wall notice to be sent. Their is also no penalty for not sending a party wall notice but it can protect you.
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    digging out a small tree stump

    Their also always seems to be one thick root dead centre right under neath going straight down. And its amazing how a few little small roots that you cant find can hold the thing solid. I removed 5 trees from my garden a few months ago and the best tool i found apart from the loppers was...
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    Garden pond ideas

    This is something i did last weekend,still lots to do ,electrics ,bit of rendering and pointing and at only a meter deep i will be raising the side walls a bit more when i build the new garage in a few weeks time but hopefully it should be quite nice once completed. Brickwork a bit iffy but...
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    GARAGE ELECTRICS is my present supply ok

    Old house fuse box with wire fuse,not sure of fuse rating at the moment. RCD before fuse box ,recently fitted when boiler was replaced by british gas
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    GARAGE ELECTRICS is my present supply ok

    Been reading a few things on here and generally you tell everyone to use 6mm Armoured cable to the garage. My garage is supplied direct from the CU but its not armoured cable all the way. Its 2.5MM T&E from the consumer unit to a small box in the outhouse, then out of the other side of...
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    solid oak flooring question

    Just laid tougue and grove solid oak boards it in my dinning room and it looks beautiful. Its not as easy as laminate to lay but with a mitre saw, a good jig saw and lots of time the results are well worth the cost and occasional swear word. I'm now coming out into the hallway and have hit a...
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    Actual crack in a Boeing 737 window frame - UNBELIEVABLE!

    You would have to be a right a r s e to miss a crack like that.
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    Renewal of armoured cable leading to garage

    Thank you. yes i can as far ability goes. I could even get things tested by a qualified but non Part P registered electrician if i so wished. Just wanted to know about the legalities of me doing it as i want to keep as much to do with my house above board and legal.
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    Renewal of armoured cable leading to garage

    Thank you for the reply,that will save me some money Unfortunately you missed the R out of the word replacing and therefore do not qualify for the free draw ,sorry i know your disappointed :D
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