Archive for the ‘Stevenage SG1’ Category

Leaseholders’ Forum November 09

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

I was at the Stevenage Homes Leaseholders’ Forum last week. November forums are usually well attended. It is just after the service charge bill goes out. It is usually full of pissed off leaseholders wanting to know why the bills are so much more than the estimates.


Autumn Leaves

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

A couple of pictures I took on my phone whilst out and about this last couple of weeks. They capture Stevenage in autumn nicely.


"Fire Fire!" That wil be £3000 please

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Stevenage Homes have added a lot of money to our “repair” bill to cover responses to the fire alarm system. They normally just issue a bill detailing the actual costs. But they are obliged in law to provide a break down if requested.


Sunset

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

My flat faces north and west, so I don’t get to see the sunset directly. But I do get to see sunsets reflected in Southgate House. I like this picture, you can clearly see my block reflected in silhouette.


The Season of Fear

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

The end of October marks the last day for handing in your tax self assessment forms. Although you can file on-line until the end of January. The postal strike makes things more interesting. Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) site is not very helpful. It tells you to make sure you post early. No excuse accepted.


Autumn Has Arrived

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

For me October is a personal landmark. My birthday marks the end of the summer and the start of a new year. The mornings are crisp and bright and full of possibilities. Who needs a New Year in the dead of winter?


Fire Door Update 3

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

Good news on this, I received an email from Anne Hensley agreeing to refund just over half the extra costs that have been levied.