Passports, patios & prom dresses – this week's MSE Forum highlights

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A few of this week's top threads

Here's a selection of what caught our eye recently:

• Is it too soon to put our new house back on the market? 

• How can I resell my daughter’s £450 prom dress?

• What's your experience dealing with Japanese knotweed?

• Which websites are good for last-minute UK holiday cottage bookings?

• How can I rejuvenate my 'dismal' patio without spending much money?

One Forumite is in the market for a last-minute getaway in a holiday cottage but wants to try a different website

• I've been living in an Airbnb for 13 months – do I have tenancy rights?

• We lost out on a £4,000 holiday because our dog had chewed a passport

• Will my Nationwide ‘Fairer Share’ affect my Universal Credit?

• As a gardener, how can I keep weeds at bay?

Money Moral Dilemma

Every week, the Money Tips email features a real-life Money Moral Dilemma (MMD for short). They're intended to encourage debate and, as such, they're usually among the most discussed threads each week.

See what our MSE Forumites had to say and add your own thoughts on the Money Moral Dilemma discussion thread. Do please stick to the MSE Forum rules: keep it kind and keep it clean. Remember, there's a real person behind every dilemma.

Got a Money Moral Dilemma of your own? Email us at MMD@moneysavingexpert.com and it could be featured.

Photo of the week

In 2021 Working_Mum had just moved home and turned to the MSE Forum for some inspiration for ways to bring some more character to the garden they'd recently taken over. Three years later, they've returned to the Gardening board with an update. We love the transformation! 

Please note: We love seeing your photos in the MSE Forum, but if you're uploading one, make sure it doesn't include any personally-identifiable information such as your face or address.

Latest comping wins

Dajohnston10 shared the news this week that they've won dinner, bed and breakfast at a hotel in Hampshire's beautiful New Forest National Park, plus tickets to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu.   

Why not cast your eye over the Competitions Time boards to see if there's a comp with a prize that's up your street?

The New Forest National Park is known for its ponies

Want to peek at some MSE Forum highlights from recent weeks?

• Seals, selling & software (14 June 2024)

• Parquet, picture-hanging & pressure washers (7 June 2024)

• Marbles, mice & Motability (31 May 2024)

• Parsnips, plant-buying & saving the pennies (23 May 2024)

• Ants, acoustic fencing & affordable skincare (17 May 2024)

Your two cents

Wedding season is in full swing and they can be expensive events for all involved. What are your tips for planning a memorable day that won't land you in debt?

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