I am self employed and complete my self assessment tax online every year. I am currently preparing the tax year 2018/19. In that tax year, I received money after the death of my mother, including the...
I've posted before about inheriting my mother's house, and at last we are close to clearing the house out to sell. I asked neighbours to ask around if anyone was interested in buying, and a couple...
I had a small heart attack in January last year which stumped the doctors for a while, as my arteries were found to be fine after an angiogram. After a scan I was told part of the heart muscle had...
Does anyone have any recommendations for a coffee machine, not one of these really expensive ones. I had a Nespresso one before but it wore out after a year and I was not overly keen on the coffee,...
I know it's not quite PC to buy boxes of cut up fruit, but I'd struggle to eat six different types of fruit if I bought them all individually. To stop me gorging on cheesecake or trifle etc I bought a...
Is there a recognised way of dealing with tradesmen so they take your job seriously? We need our bathroom redone, it's long overdue and involves some rewiring as the house has not had an work done on...
What are the costs involved in buying and selling property? We already own our own home and I'm selling my mother's house. A friend in a similar position has told me that any other property will be...
Morning all. As some of you may remember I've recently inherited a house after my mother passed away. Everything is in the hands of a lawyer and it's as slow as molasses. At last I have had some money...
As above, I recently bought myself a new smartphone. I gave my old one to my son's girlfriend, thinking it would be simple for her to use. I did not realise I had to unlock it, as she is on a...
As above, I recently bought myself a new smartphone. I gave my old one to my son's girlfriend, thinking it would be simple for her to use. I did not realise I had to unlock it, as she is on a...
Just to irritate those who find find these threads banal. What will you be eat8ng this evening? I’m having a spicy Thai noodle soup followed by fresh pineapple.. FYI dissenters a good number of...
As above - we need to have some work done on trees on our property. The surgeon tells us that we have to arrange for the company (I'm with Talktalk) to have it disconnected while they work and...
I've run out of oil. In 7 to 10 days I can have a delivery. Which is pointless as I am moving out in 14 days. I reckon 50l of oil carefully rationed will do me. I know where I can buy it. Problem is...
I'm useless in the kitchen but am an avid fan of Extreme Cake Makers. On there they say it will take 3-4 days to make, then they cover it, decorate it and deliver it to the venue. But I always think...
As some of you may remember, I'm currently dealing with my mother's estate, being sole benefactor and executor. The lawyer wrote to me to say probate was granted, and that they 'should receive the...
I posted a while ago when my mother passed away and the initial post mortem was inconclusive. I thought those of you who'd expressed sympathy would like to know that we've got a result from the follow...
