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It's £££ right? I'm a graduate student, so it's likely not feasible.

I need recommendations on putting some shelves in. It's a big area, around 3m high ceilings and about 2.5m wide.

Looking for some inspiration idea/images. I'm thinking more modern than traditional. Thought there were lots of examples on this thread but I'm struggling to find them.

Actually not yet but it's on the list!

Has anyone on here got experience of testing cat suspension on a 4 post kinematics and compliance test rig? Presumably would be part of a race engineering situation.

I'm trying to find out where these test rigs are located and an idea of cost for use.

There's definitely good bits. I spent a weekend in Newcastleton not too long ago, and drove into Hawick for a day. Went on a tour of the Borders Distillery which is (in my biased opinion) a fantastic refurb.

I had to google Hawick Balls.

Fair point. I guess you know about the SEPA flood maps and risk assessment, which can give some more insight into this? If not: https://www.sepa.org.uk/environment/water/flooding/flood-maps/

https://espc.com/property/12-eskside-east-musselburgh-east-lothian-eh21-7rs/36009407?sid=112949

@Dammit this is actually closer to what you're after think

Just move to Jedburgh.

https://espc.com/property/the-allars-house-jedburgh-td8-6nr/36025718?sid=112949

I wouldn't, as it doesn't suit my needs and there are other parts of the borders and Lothians that I prefer, but there's a lot of cheap and massive houses in places like Jedburgh and Hawick.

@dammit houses in East Lothian have gone as high as 30% over home report valuation. Less in Midlothian and Berwickshire. But that's just my experience, and relates to properties valued under £300k.

Ultimately you're likely to be bidding blind, which means you'll either be disappointed or haunted by a worry that you've overpaid and ripped yourself off. Be wary.

You'll need a solicitor to submit offers on your behalf, so get one lined up now. They can help with advice on what the market is like.

You need the difference between purchase price and mortgage valuation available in cash, as well as cash for mortgage deposit and cash for conveyancing (stamp duty is called LBTT up here btw) and cash for any home improvements, so work those into the budget.

https://espc.com/property/2-claremont-park-edinburgh-eh6-7ph/36009315?sid=663834

Thanks @Brommers @jellybaby that sounds about right.

Yeah, pondering the realities of self build (well, self design and self buy a timber kit house and self stand about while other people join the panels together). As an engineer, I should have the chops to do it, and if there's a 30% premium on already-assembled materials it seems sensible. I still like old houses though.

Gotcha. It does sound like wizardry. Would you share a picture?

I think it's a case of when, not if, things leak, so all pipes, connections etc should be accessible.

But if you replace the bathroom before it leaks, then I guess it's irrelevant :)

Edit: I don't consider myself In The Know so probably shouldn't have said anything.

tiles flush with the finished wall

How was this achieved?

I find the edge trims visually offensive

Understandable!

Buying land and building on it. How can one find out in principle if planning permission would be granted - does it vary with local authority? (In Scotland)

700x 35 mudguards and go for a 28c tyre

I ran this combo on my pomp for a while. Worked fine. SKS guards and pasela tyres.

Plenty nice houses available in Edinburgh for sub £1M. Just not in the Grange! Have a look on espc.com - I believe the listings there are/can be exclusive so it'll widen the net a bit if you've been using the standard Zoopla & Rightmove.

Any components on the Varonha will do. I'm not sure I agree that posh shiny components are necessary but if it pleases you then all good! The wisdom I know but often fail to heed myself is that they're just bikes, so when the washing machine cycle of a "project" becomes something that doesn't serve you, it's good to put it down and walk away. All will be well in time.

Sorry :)

I get on well with my Garmin 530.

I've no experience of tiling but did think about doing some myself once.

Some things that come to mind: surface preparation (including waterproof the wall?); And trying the layout using tiles stuck on with blutack to help dial in where cuts to tiles are needed.

I reckon you'd got the build nailed previously... DT shifters, chunky tyres, guards, and finishing kit to preference. But of course that's how I'd do it, and it's not mine!

Charming! £2151 / sqft though !

just idly looking at the houses

A slippery and familiar slope...

I really like the FSA pattern which is very slightly flared.