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    Forming Companies to Avoid Rates

    I'm guessing Companies House don't care so long as the paperwork is done. At least you could demonstrate "actively occupied". I've no idea how low that bar can be set to still be fore-filled.
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    Forming Companies to Avoid Rates

    The non-domestic rates system in Scotland was rudely and hurriedly altered this year leaving me with bills I really wasn't expecting nor budgeted for. I have a listed building that is split into units to rent out the various sections as offices. Sadly the pandemic meant the loss of several...
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    Is Asbestos Reporting Needed Right Now?

    So the answer to my query is that a management report is needed, but it can be done by the duty holder without the need of involving external surveyors. Samples can be taken and analysed by accredited labs. HSE gives guidance about what the report should contain.
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    Is Asbestos Reporting Needed Right Now?

    Thanks everyone. But no one has answered my question.
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    Is Asbestos Reporting Needed Right Now?

    Yer, I wasn't asking if I should or not, of course I should. The question is whether I need to have a survey done as a matter of urgency to comply with legistlation, or if it can wait until there is need for one. As for how old, around 250 years. It was bought by my late father in the 80s. I...
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    Is Asbestos Reporting Needed Right Now?

    I have inherited an office building and the tenant's head office is after an asbestos report. Now I'm pretty sure there is none in the building, and the tenant has been in for literally decades. Also, if a report has been done, I've yet to find it. A bit of googling and I understand the...
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    Scottish Power and the Energy Bill Relief Scheme

    This is really for those with energy contracts with Scottish Power .... I recently checked my energy invoices from Scottish Power, and saw I got no discount. I was expecting some, but probably not much as my contracts were taken out last year just as prices surged. The Dept of Business and...
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    How to manage/limit customer phone calls?

    Without understanding the nature of the business, customer contact patterns etc, or your budget for solving the issue, many of the replies above are valid. Another option may be to just buy another phone; cheap handset and SIM, and use that for business. Turn it off when you don't want to...
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    Getting Copper Out of a Washing Machine for Scrap?

    Scrap copper - £4/kg. Scrap wire - £1.50/kg If you want to make money from an old washing machine, strip out the parts and sell them on ebay. You'll just have to wait a while for the bits to sell.
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    Where to Serve Papers?

    Should have mentioned both parties are based in Scotland
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    Where to Serve Papers?

    I think I'm going to be in dispute with a supplier to the extent that I will need to send papers in such a way that I am confident they have been received. It's a limited company with one director as far as I can make out. According to Google street view, their registered address appears to be...
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    Break Clause in Commercial Lease - too late

    I assume you don't have the right to assign your lease to a third party? It's definitely worth your while having a conversation with your landlord. If you're feeling brave enough. Options could be to pay some or all of his legal costs to get a new tenant in, or perhaps his agency costs, or all...
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    Re-Charging Gas and Price Cap

    Yes, that's a good point and seems quite obvious when put like that. Thanks.
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    Re-Charging Gas and Price Cap

    As a landlord of a commercial property, I have traditionally re-charged the cost of gas and electricity with a multiplier as a mark-up. This has covered unmetered usage in common areas, admin etc. I'd love to say it is all set out clearly in the lease, but it isn't. With the 6 month price cap...
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    What Address on a VAT Invoice?

    By chance the packaging was still in the bin - no green sticker, but a returns address in Bristol, and after a little detective work, the address is a Chinese ecommerce fulfillment centre. Of course, that's not to say it was the dispatch address, but it looks likely. So, I reckon it now seems...
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