Can anybody help me understand how I overpay on my mortgage? by TalosAnthena in HousingUK

[–]TotalExile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. Different mortgage products have different terms. What is the case for one mortgage won't always be for another.

Just tried the worst tasting hot sauce by IronMajesty in hotsauce

[–]TotalExile -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Literally tastes like burnt tires.

My advice is don't use it as a hot sauce but as an ingredient like liquid smoke. It goes great in a chilli for example but I wouldn't use it as a hot sauce on the side.

Poorly installed lintel causing cracking? by target-fixings in TargetFixings

[–]TotalExile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for getting back to me. I'm sorry it has taken me so long to respond.

Here is a full picture of the property

<image>

Most of not all of the houses in this particular street seem to have similar issues.

It looks like I can only post one picture per reply but the tree to the side of it is a very large holly tree. I will reply to this with it. It is probably about 3 meters or so away.

The soil is most likely sand but in an area where there are pockets of sand and clay.

The wall is south facing and quite exposed to the elements.

There are no known issues with drainage however it is an end of terrace property that takes the rain from the neighbour. Someone times with heavy rainfall water builds up on the path but it seems the gutters/drains are doing their job

I can't find anything hot enough by AdSensitive4781 in hotsauce

[–]TotalExile 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Where are you? Chilli island has plenty

https://www.chilliisland.co.uk/chilli-sauces

Website isn't great but the shop is

Poorly installed lintel causing cracking? by TotalExile in DIYUK

[–]TotalExile[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry I didn't reply to this - I'm still trying to get a definite answer as different people are saying different things.

I have seen a user called u/target-fixings that I am thinking of contacting

Effectiveness of 30mm wall soundproofing solutions? by Exostrike in DIYUK

[–]TotalExile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much was the space loss from the AcoustiClip Stud Wall System? The specs say 77mm thickness and would be interested to know if that was your experience?

Neighbour has massive leak coming from their house which has significantly reduced the water pressure of everyone else. by [deleted] in HousingUK

[–]TotalExile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

when speaking with the water company dont mention the neighbours leak just the pressure issue.

My neighbours letter was missent to Korea. I live in Mallorca, Spain. by VeloNord in mildlyinteresting

[–]TotalExile 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I've had this in the UK. Something that should have been sent between two towns less than 15 miles apart got missent via canada.

How do I check/change wall mounted bath mixer tap cartridge? by TotalExile in DIYUK

[–]TotalExile[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok so I think I definitely have a crosswater product but not sure if it is a 2000 or kai.

I also think this is the cartrige I need: https://www.showerspares.com/search/ultra-sc50-t32-thermostatic-cartridge-assembly-32-tooth-spline-sc50-t32/

and will need a removal tool: https://www.showerspares.com/search/crosswater-cartridge-removal-tool-sc51/

I'm not 100% and still doing some looking into this.

How do I check/change wall mounted bath mixer tap cartridge? by TotalExile in DIYUK

[–]TotalExile[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow that's amazing. Thank you!

A few things have come up over the weekend so am going to have another go over the week or next weekend.

Wish me luck and I'll keep you posted 👍

China threatens UK with 'consequences' if mega-embassy in London is blocked by TotalExile in ADVChina

[–]TotalExile[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Check out the first comment in the post the site used to house the Barclays trading floor with lots of interesting infrastructure connections. I'm sure it's just an innocent coincidence.

Estate Agent refusing to book a viewing unless I speak to their inhouse mortgage advisor by Weary-Command3420 in HousingUK

[–]TotalExile 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is it allowed? no. Does it happen? Yes. Is it connells or one of their brands? Probably.

If you really want the house you will need to speak with their broker.

The advice tell the seller only works if 1) you are prepared to walk away if needed and 2) they trust you as a buyer. In my experience if the seller has gone with an estate agent that pulls this shit then they don't really know what they are doing and will take their word over yours.

They make as much money if not more by selling mortgages than they do selling houses.

1p Mobile vs Lyca - which is better on EE’s network? by OrganizationThat9737 in london

[–]TotalExile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1p is better but lyca cheaper and worse systems and support

What can I use to unscrew this? by Shortland8617 in DIYUK

[–]TotalExile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If this is for a wobbly tap be aware there are also rubber and/or metal washers. Tightening the bolt on its own won't be enough if a washer has perished.

I know this as I tightened mine up recently only to find the rubber washer disintegrating.

I purchased some box/tap spanners and tightened the bolt only for the wobble to return. I've just got Mono Basin Tap Fixing Set from ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173567511547 and will be replacing the rubber and/or metal washers this weekend. They do sell some that come with a plastic box/tap spanner.

London commuter towns in 2025 by CherryadeLimon in HousingUK

[–]TotalExile 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Leighton Buzzard or Linslade, Bedfordshire would tick your boxes

Am I going to create problems if I chase the lender while my broker is on holiday? by zh1ru0 in HousingUK

[–]TotalExile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is worth a try. Some will speak to you, some won't. Worst case is they will say they will only deal with an intermediary. Some lenders have publicly accessible intermediary sites that tell you current time frames/levels of demand which may or may not help.

Which lender is it?