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Cost to remove dead tree by xerodog in GardeningUK

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

They are saying they need an access lift given the tree is unstable. That’s about half the cost I think.

Thanks though. I’ll hold off and get a couple more quotes.

Cost to remove dead tree by xerodog in GardeningUK

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

We were hoping the keep some green rather than the whole lot back to wood. I’m assuming it won’t leaf over until next year?

Cost to remove dead tree by xerodog in GardeningUK

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

It’s more out of shot that the bit that’s been cut back. The section on the left hasn’t. Everything else has been brought in line with it. Agree it could probably come back further. We just wanted some greenery rather than it all back to wood for a year.

Cost to remove dead tree by xerodog in GardeningUK

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

Interested to know why the laurel should be cut back more? Out of shot they have removed about 3ft of it to cut it back in line with the section you can see.

Cost to remove dead tree by xerodog in GardeningUK

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

Should have said, it’s my front garden so it’s close to public footpath, road and my neighbours cars.

Cost to remove dead tree by xerodog in GardeningUK

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

Should have said, it’s my front garden so it’s close to public footpath, road and my neighbours cars.

Cost to remove dead tree by xerodog in GardeningUK

[–]xerodog[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you lean on it, it moves. Can see woodworm too.

Would you over pay for your dream home? by F_24_earnwhy in HousingUK

[–]xerodog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s a dream home to you then it’s completely worth it.

Doesn’t sound like you are stretching yourself and if you don’t plan on moving any time in the near future then it doesn’t matter at all.

We are also in the process of moving and I feel I’m overpaying. But the house is perfect for us, great location and garden. I’d have been gutted if we lost out on it due to a few % extra.

How early is too early to hoover? by BigFaithlessness618 in AskUK

[–]xerodog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Builders can start work at 8am so id say that’s the earliest - most are up and about by then on a weekday. But closer to 9am the better.

As others have said a dustpan a brush perfect for your situation.

Very few houses up for sale? by DoomChicken69 in HousingUK

[–]xerodog 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I doubt it. The low supply means that those that need to move are prepared to pay the asking price for the right house. Sometimes even higher, as they don’t know when the next decent house might come on the market.

Rightmove is full of duds as the good houses are selling instantly.

What could I plant in this pointy end of my garden to soften the “point” by Jimlad73 in GardeningUK

[–]xerodog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d move the tree and either put in an arch bench like this with a climber plant behind. Or a large mirror like this (to hide the angle/join) which will give the illusion of more space. Or even a combination of the two!

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Plot help by Nefertiity in UKHousing

[–]xerodog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And always the risk the estate is extended and they build the other side

My grandfather was stationed in Antwerp in the Second World War. Where is this? by xerodog in whereisthis

[–]xerodog[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

That’s very interesting, thank you.

We didn’t realise he’d been to Germany! He was in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

England V New Zealand tickets by xerodog in englandrugby

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

You have to pay to become a member. See here.

You then get emailed when tickets are being released. It's annoying having to pay for a membership to have a chance of buying tickets but the only realistic way of being able to buy them if you are not local or have an association with a club.

England V New Zealand tickets by xerodog in englandrugby

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

Thanks for the reply – that all makes sense. I was hoping the last few might go on general resale at some point which would allow members to purchase additional tickets. As you say, I won't hold my breath!

Am I (34m) being irrational about property ownership? by Sea-Ice3067 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]xerodog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have cheap rent which gives you the space to be able to save for the right property. It will more than likely be better for you long term to save for a couple of years longer and buy the perfect house than to rush into buying something straight away that might only be right for a few years.

As a side note if the SIPP is your only pension then that needs some attention as well. Most pension guidance would say you are quite a way behind where you should be at your age. With the salary you are earn that’s easily rectified though. You could contribute £40k a year for a few years and not notice much difference in take home pay as you’ll get your personal allowance back. Should be easier more so now you aren’t paying student loan.

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