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Is it illegal to pay a builder cash in hand? The short answer to this is no. There’s nothing illegal in paying builder in cash, for them to request cash… Read more »
How long do you have to live in the UK to get a council house? 5 years legally resident for at least 5 years. How long do you have to… Read more »
Can domestic violence case be withdrawn? Though alleged victims cannot automatically withdraw domestic violence charges, a withdrawal or attempted withdrawal are still sometimes possible. Factors include: Whether the prosecutor and… Read more »
Should a car be sold with a spare wheel? While it’s a useful feature to have – no-one wants to be stranded with a flat tyre – there is no… Read more »
What happens to my house if I go to jail? The mortgage can be paid while in prison, if you are on remand for up to 52 weeks (1 year)… Read more »
Is the unclaimed money website legit? The National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators’ website www.unclaimed.org is an excellent resource. This association consists of state officials charged with the responsibility of… Read more »
Can you remortgage a mortgaged property? As your home is mortgage-free, lenders can’t ‘remortgage’. If you’ve purchased a property outright using cash or have paid off a mortgage already, it… Read more »
Can I cancel my Absa funeral policy? If you cancel a policy due to a rejected claim, you will not receive a refund of your premiums. Please note that a… Read more »
Is a child protection plan compulsory? A child in need plan is voluntary for families and gives children failing to thrive extra services, beyond what every child receives, to help… Read more »
Which side of the property is my boundary? Also, there’s no set rule about whether you own the fence on the right or on the left-hand side of your house…. Read more »