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Re: Finalisation of inheritance tax.
The answers above are a little wide of the mark, I'm afraid. 1) The default position of HMRC is not to issue clearance directly but rather to set a 12-week window (from the date of issuing the p…2 -
Re: Solar ... In the news
Yes, the paper suggests $1.75/watt vs. €0.55/watt in Europe. That's almost 3x as expensive. Apparently it's already authorsed in Utah, so just 49 more states to go :)2 -
Kept Car Through Bankruptcy, Haven’t Paid in Years — What Can Finance Company Do Now?
Hi all, looking for some advice on a complicated PCP car finance and bankruptcy situation. Several years ago, I took out a PCP agreement but quickly ran into financial problems. I made only the first…1 -
Air b and b as a business
Hi. I am considering buying what would be a 2nd home. I would hope to use it as an air b and b. If I register it as a business would I be able to claim exemption from the double council tax due as a …1 -
Re: Buzzing Dimmer - Most Likely cause?
Thought you said earlier that your fittings are rated 20w/240v so why would you have a transformer? clearly you might actually be running 12v (with a transformer) but you need to establish that firs.…1 -
Re: Buzzing Dimmer - Most Likely cause?
There's no markings on it anywhere to suggest a brand, and a Google Lens wasn't very fruitful. I did wonder why the ceiling rose bit was so deep, it makes sense that this is the transformer…1 -
Re: Best - reliable commensurate with cost - place to get a spare remote key made?
Had a fob + 2x emergency keys cut , supplied & programmed for a 2014 passat at a local remote key specialist last year for £140.1 -
Re: Best - reliable commensurate with cost - place to get a spare remote key made?
Last year my replacement key cost £500. It need to be programmed to the car and nobody could do that but an authorised dealer.1 -
Re: Best - reliable commensurate with cost - place to get a spare remote key made?
And given the cost and quality of their ordinary keys, I doubt they're going to be good value for car keys. I would be looking at independent locksmiths first.1 -
Re: Best - reliable commensurate with cost - place to get a spare remote key made?
Timpsons don’t copy remote keys.1

