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Dear all, I am looking for any suggestions that may be helpful in finding a solution to a problem in a property where I do certain maintenance jobs. I don't deal with windows and doors but have offered to help the owner try to find a plan of action. As you will see from the picture below a...

Thanks for all your replies. Pleased to say that I have removed the handle. It was badly corroded. Hammer taps on either side of the fixed part and lots of pulling and moving side to side brought it out eventually.

Thanks both for your replies. I have tried pulling it out with the window open and closed, in all positions with no luck. Looking at the replacement espag mechanism the square socket that the handle spindle slots into is made of plastic. It has obviously fused on to the spindle. As there is no...

Thanks for reply. Pictures attached. There isn't space to insert anything to lever the handle away.

I have removed the two retaining screws from my upvc window handle but it won't pull out so I am looking for how to overcome this. For background, I have purchased a replacement Maco shootbolt locking mechanism as existing one is corroded and very stiff so need to remove the handle before the...