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Thanks for the reply. I was just going to pull the old lino up but thought it might add a bit of sound insulation so did think of cutting away 3 inches all the way round the edge and leaving the rest down. I hope Grip Fil would hold the grip rod in place securely. Thanks for the tip...

I am buying a flat with solid floors, they currently have lino fitted. I want carpets fitted but was wondering, should I leave the lino down for extra noise insulation and add the underlay and carpet? How is Grip rod fitted to a solid concrete floor?

Thanks again for the replies. Tipper, very good points. There are 4 flats in the building, 2 on each floor. I am buying on the upper floor. Yes the loft is included in the lease. I spoke to the Surveyor today and he said there is 1 tank in my side of the loft, the other side of the...

Thanks for the replies. So the problem is the tank could rust through and cause a flood. I think I will need a big tank and a header tank. I did google loft water tanks and saw those coffin type you mentioned. It is a 2 bed flat with no gas but has economy 7 heating and I live alone...

I am buying a 1968 built flat and had a survey done. Just read the report and 1 point noted was that there are Galvanised water tanks in the loft. The surveyor recommended that the tanks are changed for plastic ones. I can't get hold of the surveyer yet so thought I would ask here. Is it...

Thanks a lot for the tips John.

Thanks for the reply, I will get a couple of quotes. It is a 65 square meter flat, 2 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom and hallway. Any specific questions I should ask?

I am buying a 1960's flat that needs totally refurbishing and I was hoping someone with experience could tell me the most economical way to go, all electric or gas and electric? I will either take out the old rusty metal tank and cylinder and get a combi boiler installed, new radiators and...

Many thanks for the answers pampers.

I am selling my home and the buyers solicitor asked when If I have had the boiler serviced. It was new in 2006, I moved here in 2007 and have not had it serviced. My neighbour thinks the buyer may ask me to get it serviced, so I have a couple of questions. I understand Gas boiler...

Thanks for all the replies, it has definitely made me reconsider after hearing all the negatives of owning a new purpose built flat flat. Shame because I got an offer on my place today just 1% below the asking price, they have not sold their property though so nothing to get excited about.

I was reading some of the literature I picked up and they are providing this scheme called "East start", on a flat that costs £114,950 the buyer has to put down 5% deposit, then £17,243 is using their easy start loan and the mortgage is £91,959 so I think that is what they mean by affordable...

The ones I looked at had 4 or 5 floors and I definitely had in mind I wanted to be on the top floor because that way at least I would not hear anyone above me but the tops ones had all sold. What qualifies a person be able to buy the "affordable homes". I had thought it was help with the...

Yes I suppose every building and situation is different and one inconsiderate neighbour can spoil the peace for everyone else. Difficult to do any checks as the flats are not occupied yet. I suppose pets are allowed I never asked that, hopefully no constantly yapping dogs near by. I...

I hope this is the correct section as I could not find a more relevant website. I am currently looking to sell my property as it is too big for me and the gardens are big and require a lot of hours spent on them that I do not have as I work long hours at home. I was thinking of buying a...

Thanks a lot Rob. I have it working again now. I am still very pleased with this CCTV system. Regards.

Rob, if you are still around. I had to re-install windows xp and service pack 3 onto my PC but HEM player is no longer in my programs menu for some reason. I did not download it before it was just there. I have searched on Google but there does not appear to be a download available. Can...

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Lancenotalot, Thanks for the reply, I have read every word on the back of the bag and it does not say about drying times hence posting here. jefoss, d/h.

How many days before I can walk on the floor tiles I laid this morning without disturbing the them? I used 'Cerafix trade' ceramic floor tile adhesive 20KG, powder.