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Hey all, thanks for the comments on here. Just wondering if anyone knows any contractors who do work in hallways and porches. The joint freeholders have not shared their quotes but I need to get alternatives ones, to understand if the work is essential. I just feel that I am being forced to pay for 50% of work they want to do, that isnt essential.

Thanks for these comments. Very helpful. The porch and hallway shows on their lease plan but we share the freehold together.

The couple who I joint own the freehold tend to dictate on what work is needed. I usually just pay half but they usually decide the contractors to use.

Hey all, my joint freeholder has just sent me a section 20 notice for work that is not essential in front yard and porch. The problem is that I cannot afford it and it doesn't seem like I will be involved in any decisions on what materials (ie such as a new front door or tiles) they use. I spoke to a friend and the work could cost us each £5K and I just dont have the cash now. We are just two flats in a house and share the freehold. Can anyone provide me with some advice ?

I think you can write to your local council to get the street cleaned more regularly. Also the may put more posters up to remind ppl to do clean up

Hey, anyone go to the briefing on Saturday morning at the library? Any update?

Hey, how do we object? I just looked at the info on southwark website but cant see how to object? Do we just go along to the consultation on 2/11 and sign a petition or something....

Hi, I need to buy a washing machine but it needs to be relatively small and wondered could you recommend where people suggest. Only Currys allow you to enter measurements? Can anyone recommend a small one probably load at around 8KG?

Hey, anyone switching to a fixed rate for energy, as prices are supposed to rise in October? Is it worth it? Thoughts and advice welcome. I try to keep heating of for as long as possible but last few years bills have very pricey

I would recommend Howdens but you need a tradesmen who has an account at a particular branch. I got my last kitchen from there and was happy with customer service and also kitchen but they only sell to trade. I think the experience depends on the tradesperson and what discounts they can get. Do you have a tradesperson in mind?

Yeah I tried the council today and explained bbq happens every evening and they said to call again Monday. I also asked the ground floor again to move bbq from under my window but they won’t. I close windows as soon as they fire up but windows are old and one broken (can’t afford to change) , so smoke still creeps in. I have a fan above where they have bbq, so think that’s why I get so much smoke! I haven’t tried local police, as that’s a last resort. Some evenings I try to be to out to avoid bbq smoke but sometimes I need to be in and just want to relax without smoke fumes. I can’t move due to house prices! Thanks. This is helpful. I will try

I got smoked out this evening again. Bbq right under my window and makes me cough and splutter. Is there anything I can do to get them to move it?

Thanks Sephiroth, I have put up with bbq smoke for years and I tried suggesting again the other flat move it further away from my windows. They wont do so, even though it triggers my chest problems. I live on the first floor I get the direct impact from flat below, so have to close windows when I smell its on but by that point my flat is already filled with smoke. Thought since London already filled with air pollution there would be restrictions on bbqs. i wish we could find a compromise....

Thanks everyone. When I asked them before they just ignored me. If it was occasionally, I wouldnt mind and if they gave me notice but it’s every evening (except when it rains) from May to September. Their bbq is a big professional one and the smoke is very strong . I work from home lots, so like to keep the windows open until I finish which is around 7pm.

Hey, it’s Summer time and when weather is hot I need to keep my windows open as my flat is boiling. I get a lot of smoke from bbqs coming in and it’s making me chesty. I asked neighbour to move bbq from under window but it’s still there and I am getting smoked out in sunny weather. Surely this isn’t allowed? Are there any rules in Southwark about bbqs especially under first floor windows ?