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The process was quite simple when we sold the property. As I recall SSE sent me a form to fill in with all the details and I returned it to them after reading the meters on completion day. I think the problem is that I never lived at the "Installation Address". So while they changed the owners name and the billing address for consumption they failed to change the "billing address" for the FIT. That can't be the whole problem though because the statement that just arrived isn't for the whole period. It's almost as if they SSE had a computer crash and had to reinstall a very old backup.

Way back in like 2011 we sold a house that had solar panels on the roof earning the original 41p/kWH or whatever it was. Today I opened a letter by mistake that turned out to be addressed to the person that purchased the house. The contents suggest that after 6 years SSE still haven't correctly transferred the FIT account to the new owner or paid him the FIT. The 18 page statement says it owes him £5,000 and includes such gems as "Your next FIT meter reading is due on xxxxx 2014".

My outbuilding is tiled but I used the same verge system. I worked out how much the tiles would overhang the verge and fitted a row slates overhanging the verge to support the mortar later. Then fitted the tile battens, and the tiles then mortared the verge and ridge. I figured out it would be a lot of work lifting all the tiles onto the roof myself so hired someone to help out - passing tiles hand to hand rather than having to climb up and down the battens to get more made the job much easier.

Best get a quote to do that. Then at least you have something to compare his generous offer with, or perhaps beat him down with. Perhaps you could mole under the cobbles to avoid digging them up and relaying?

Our kitchen cabinets were painted with F&B 10 years ago. The area behind the handle on the fridge started to wear away very quickly. I would hope they have improved since.

I couldn't find anything that said Scotland was different. I did find a reference to the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax... https://www.out-law.com/en/topics/tax/property-tax-/land-and-buildings-transaction-tax--in-scotland/ which says my bold. However the rate appears to be 0% on transactions under £145K ??

If you just need some sealed units try local glass merchants. Might save money if you can collect as delivery can be expensive.

You should seek professional advice. Google found.. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-notice-742-land-and-property/vat-notice-742-land-and-property Granting a right of access is considered a "supply of land" according to... From 2.4.. So it looks like the grant of a right of access is exempt from VAT unless the deal is part of something else that is VAT rated. However I'm dimly aware of another issue that might make it liable to VAT... In some situations land/property owners can "opt to tax" land as it allows them to reclaim VAT paid on developing the property. If they do opt to tax then I think things like rental income is liable for VAT when it might not otherwise be. I don't know if this changes the VAT situation on a grant of access but I suppose it might. Check if the land owner has already made such an "option to tax" on the land. If not then this isn't an issue. If he has then it might/might not be and more investigation needed. Either way you would still have to pay VAT on their and your legal fees and I don't think these can be reclaimed.

The condition only refers to the materials so if the existing are uPVC then the new ones must also be uPVC. It doesn't mention the profile so that's up to you but should match existing within reason if that was on your application drawings. Is there another condition requiring materials to be approved by the planners? If not then no need to do that either. If there is then you may need to submit a sample/drawings first. Once you have met all conditions apply to have them formally discharged. There is a fee for this and it's cheaper to get them all done at once.

Looks like the government still haven't worked out that it's not in the energy companies interests to roll out transferrable smart meters (aka SMEETS 2) and that perhaps this is the real reason why the system isn't ready... https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/jan/19/smart-meters-first-generation-hinder-switching-rolled-out

We have a lot of oak outside and initially treated it with Danish oil. Would never do that again as it has to be recoated every year at least. Currently trying "Osmo UV Protection Oil Extra" which claims longer life. Jury still out. +1 to what Ox07 said... Our front door is oak and is treated with "Sadolins light oak Classic" and "Sadolins Extra Clear". Note: Most of Sadolins products are made in two versions the "Classic" and the "Extra". The Classic is thinner than the Extra. If you were to use the extra version for both it would obscure the oak grain too much. Use one or two thin coats of the classic brushed out well and then the Extra Clear to give it protection. When it needs redoing you just need the Extra Clear only.

Before you skip on the insulation see... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/landlord-guide/are-you-an-energy-efficient-landlord/ It will need to achieve EPC grade E which might not be difficult but..

I think that is/was the official position with Visonic but I think it's changed as they are available on Amazon now. I put our Visonic system in 10 years ago. The panel has a lot of functions most people will never need which might make it confusing for people to set up but we're very happy. We used their Quad series wireless PIR sensors which have very good battery life if you turn off the LED on them using the link inside. They seem to work through multiple walls. We only use the key fob to arm and disarm the panel so it works much like your car alarm. Lock the front door, press the button on the key fob and you're good to go. You can have it call you with the alarm status. The panel we have is mainly for wireless sensors but also has a wired input and output on the back. The output could be used to control an electronic lock and the input for wired sensors. I think the output can also be controlled by a spare button on the key fob. The range on the key fobs doesn't seem isn't huge - about 10 meters through a wall or two. I don't know anything about range extenders.

Can you be sure they received your application to have the conditions discharged? Did they cash the cheque?

If you had anything to do with EN55022 I can blame you for all the hours I spent in draughty barns and down salt mines pointing aerials at computers and set top boxes :-)

Play with the calculator here to see if your electric heater solution meets the new regs... https://www.lot20.co.uk/efficiency-calculator I looked at an electric UFH mat with a programmable 7 day thermostat. It said it... To get it to pass I had to add one of the "additional features" listed below to the stat... Room temperature control with open window detection Distance control option (whats this?) Adaptive start control The other features listed don't result in a pass. I suppose most suppliers will modify their stats to provide Adaptive start control. No doubt that feature will confuse a few elderly people.

Well done but best wait until you have seen any conditions before cracking open the second bottle.

I've used this in the past. Works well but there can be some distortion so you do need to check the results. http://www.panoramafactory.com/

All I can suggest is you address the issue the planners raise with supporting evidence. Print up elevations of other house in the road to the same scale a bit like you would for a street scene. Consider if any changes can be made to address their concerns. If you really don't want to make changes consider appealing. If the plot is big enough for two houses consider making an application for PP to build two houses. Make them slightly bigger and perhaps uglier than the neighbours. If the planners think there is a chance you might get them approved at appeal they may prefer your original proposal for a conversion.

+1 See section 13.9... https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-notice-708-buildings-and-construction/vat-notice-708-buildings-and-construction They list it as an example of "articles not ‘ordinarily incorporated in dwellings"

I'm struggling to understand the sequence of events you are worried about but.. Then you never own two houses at the same time so stamp duty on the new house is at the normal rate. It doesn't matter that you originally purchased the new house intending it to be a buy to let.

There is a commissioning check list in here pages 46 and 47.. http://www.johnguest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/UFH-Tech-Doc-Z2105-387-0914WEB.pdf Perhaps make up a similar one or tell the BCO you did a DIY installation and used johnguest form. Edit: Our BCO never asked for one.

If you need a lot it's cheaper to buy something other than Round Up online. Google glyphosate for alternatives.

On the spreadsheet there is a column for the description of the item. There were a many times when I couldn't be bothered to ensure what I put in this box exactly matched what was on the invoice.

I would use deeper studs than normal to avoid needing noggins that could create a sound bridge.