My boundary fence has fallen down and needs replacing but my next-door neighbour is refusing to pay. Is it not his responsibility to pay for half the upkeep cost? If so, are there any legal actions I can take to force his hand? Also, if I have to replace the fence at my own cost does … Read more
I am enquiring about the Choices Bond, yielding a fixed 7 per cent a year. Have you heard of these people and are they any good? Tony found the sales pitch hugely misleading.
I am concerned about the rising level of dog theft in my area with multiple cases being reported. When I take my dog out for a walk I keep a careful eye on her and often have her on a lead. However, I am still worried that someone might take her. I am looking at … Read more
I am a group scout leader. Our Scouts group had a two night camp booking with Kingswood, which provides outdoor trips and activities. Our booking was for June 2020 but when the pandemic hit, I was told our deposit would be non-refundable if we didn’t go. Eventually, we were told it could be refunded or … Read more
My 59-year-old cousin died suddenly last July without leaving a will. He never married, nor did he have any siblings, a legal partnership or children. He lived all of his life at the same address with his widowed 92‑year-old mother. I applied to the High Court for Letters of Administration. Every bank and insurance company … Read more
I am a first-time buyer, and have just made an offer on my dream property. The seller accepted, and I began my mortgage application. I had already passed the lender’s affordability checks for the size of loan I require. However, I have now hit a bump in the road. A surveyor visited the property to … Read more
Having worked from home throughout the pandemic, we are looking at building an office at the end of our garden. We would like to make it as eco-friendly as possible. Can we put solar panels on its roof, and would we need planning permission? If we can, is it possible to power basic amenities such as … Read more
Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below. Ms J.B. writes: I am sending you a letter I received from Ruby Creek Gold in the US … Read more
We had solar panels installed through Project Solar in 2016 but haven’t seen any benefits since then. A salesman approached and encouraged us to have the panels fitted saying it would reduce our energy bills to around £20 each year but instead we are seeing bills of much more each month. We were even expected … Read more
My daughter was targeted by fraudsters in November last year. She has learning difficulties as a result of contracting meningitis as a baby, and was born with part of her arm missing. While she strives to be independent, at 34 she is immature and vulnerable for her age. She had received a text message that … Read more