Recent content by MITTIM

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    Recovering Overpaid Energy Charges

    Hi Mr D You're right to a certain extent but, unlike the PPI claims, many of these cases are well above the Small Claims Court limit which means solicitors can represent the businesses who have been mis-sold and, importantly, get their fees paid by the defendants (the energy companies) as...
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    Recovering Overpaid Energy Charges

    I read an interesting article in the Sunday Times yesterday detailing how Energy Brokers had been overcharging commercial clients. I have spent today doing some research and it would appear that buinesses are indeed getting refunds from the energy providers. There are several law firms running...
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    Why is it so difficult to get electricity / gas quotes for a business ?

    We use a broker to arrange our supply - they do not charge our company a commission. However, you may all be interested to know that annual corporate gas and electricity bills in the UK amount to £25 billion and it is estimated that two thirds of these deals are bought through brokers. In many...
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    Building electrical inspection for ins Co tennants responsible for condition?

    I've had very recent experience of this when a solicitor friend of mine was re-financing a commercial property and was required to get a Fire Risk Assessment, an Electrical Installation Condition Report Report and an Asbestos Management Plan. All of these are legal requirements for Landlords.