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I’ve recently replaced the eshifter because of an error 44 problem. I’ve also cleaned the hub. However, now the bike seems stuck on high gear and it’s not changing. Any idea why?

We’re moving to a new place that is a new parking zone in Southwark. The moving company has asked to get a visitor parking permit but haven’t been able to understand how to do it, considering that I’m still resident in another house and we haven’t completed the purchase yet. Thanks for your help

I have cork insoles that keep sliding back. I was thinking of glueing them. Any suggestions on type of glue?

Looking for some advice from anyone who’s been through this.

We’re buying a semi-terraced house in London. It’s old, was previously rented out, and clearly hasn’t been maintained well — we knew this going in and factored it into our offer. We already commissioned a Level 3 (full structural) survey as part of our due diligence.

The timeline so far:

•	Got our first mortgage offer, but it expired before we could complete  
•	Submitted a second application  
•	Level 3 survey done  
•	Lender’s valuation flagged structural movement  
•	We sent our Level 3 to the lender — they rejected it because our surveyor didn’t hold the required credentials (not ICE / IStructE / Chartered Building Surveyor)  
•	Lender now requiring a separate structural engineer’s report before the valuation can be completed

Here’s what the lender said specifically:

“The subject property has suffered structural movement. A structural report is required from a Structural Engineer or Chartered Building Surveyor before the valuation can be completed. Please arrange for the specialist reports TO BE CARRIED OUT BY A MEMBER OF THE Institute of Civil Engineers or Member of the Institute of Structural Engineers, Chartered Building Surveyors and forward to us. This report must be in our customer’s name.”
“If the report is completed by an MRICS/FRICS qualified individual, they must also be registered as a Chartered Building Surveyor in addition to holding the stated qualification.”

A few things I’d love input on:

- How worried should we be about “structural movement”? Our Level 3 surveyor flagged it but didn’t treat it as catastrophic. Does a lender escalation like this typically kill purchases, or is it usually resolved once a properly qualified specialist confirms the movement is historic/stable?

- Realistic cost for a structural engineer’s report in London on a property like this?

- Credentials question (the big one) — we got a quote and asked about qualifications. They said: “The surveyor carrying out the survey is not a member of the institutes listed below. However, the report will be signed off by our in-house surveyor who holds MICE.”
The lender’s wording is “TO BE CARRIED OUT BY A MEMBER” (their caps). Given our Level 3 was already rejected on credentials, I’m extra nervous.
Does a counter-signature by an MICE-qualified engineer satisfy lenders, or will they reject it because the inspecting person isn’t themselves a member? Anyone been through this exact scenario?

- Any recommendations for structural engineers in London who definitely meet these requirements? Ideally ICE or IStructE members who do the inspection themselves, so we don’t get rejected twice.

Any experience appreciated — especially from anyone whose lender flagged movement on an older London terrace.

Thanks!