Relocation allowance?

getmore4less

leaving a house behind must have some Costs from that

If you have loads of the £3k left why are you bothering with packing and a van use a firm to do it all.

I tried a different approach policies of public bodies have them on line.

Here is one that has some examples(try a few more)

http://www.bath.ac.uk/hr/joining/before-you-get-here/relocation/index.html

IN.
Carpets, curtains etc. if old ones are unsuitable for new house (in excess of funds received from selling of unsuitable goods)
White domestic goods if previously fitted
OUT
Items for second homes
Decorating materials
Gardening materials
Kitchen equipment e.g. toaster, kettle etc.
Linen/bedding items
Furniture

being OUT does not mean they are definitely not allowed for TAX but is a good hint.

Remember your new employer can still pay for stuff if they want just becomes taxable.

indiechickuk

getmore4less wrote: »

leaving a house behind must have some Costs from that

If you have loads of the £3k left why are you bothering with packing and a van use a firm to do it all.

I tried a different approach policies of public bodies have them on line.

Here is one that has some examples(try a few more)

http://www.bath.ac.uk/hr/joining/before-you-get-here/relocation/index.html

IN.
Carpets, curtains etc. if old ones are unsuitable for new house (in excess of funds received from selling of unsuitable goods)
White domestic goods if previously fitted
OUT
Items for second homes
Decorating materials
Gardening materials
Kitchen equipment e.g. toaster, kettle etc.
Linen/bedding items
Furniture

being OUT does not mean they are definitely not allowed for TAX but is a good hint.

Remember your new employer can still pay for stuff if they want just becomes taxable.

Thanks - that does help! My boss has finally managed to get hold of someone at HMRC who has an answer on this... it seems that essentially it's just about what's written on the claim form. If I list the items as 'replacements for unsuitable household electronics', (which is true, because my old ones are unsuitable due to not being able to take them from the old house!) and as long as my employer is happy with that, then it's fine. Some employers do choose to specifically restrict these items, but there's no definitive list so it does seem to have a bit of leeway depending on the employer.

I realise I could just get a firm to do it all, but as my ex is staying in the house there was a lot of sorting of possessions to be done, and I'm not taking any furniture so it seemed a lot easier to do it myself.

I'm now off to choose a microwave. Thank you for all the help!

getmore4less

PANASONIC

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5580621

this is the one in the last post not checked it out .
http://www.panasonic.com/uk/consumer/home-appliances/microwaves/combination-microwaves/nn-cf778sbpq.html

£250 in JL

Doshwaster

indiechickuk wrote: »

It would just be a shame if I can't claim for some of those items, as those are the things I will be out of pocket for, and they may be small but a few small things do add up. I appreciate it's not a massive issue, I just want to make sure I'm not missing out by not claiming.

On the other hand, it might earn you some brownie points with your new employer if you don't claim the full allowance.

trailingspouse

On the assumption that you would be buying kettle, TV etc etc anyway, pass the receipts on to your employer and let them decide. If they choose not to pay for these, you've lost nothing as you would be buying them anyway.

I don't think brownie points work like that - if they've offered £3,000 and you don't take it all (if you need it all) they'll just think you're daft.