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Pretty sure that yellow/cream/beige thing will be the humidity sensor. I couldn't google up an exact match but take a look at google images.. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=humidity+sensor&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjznqWW6_LTAhXqKMAKHRrMBEEQ_AUICygC&biw=1340&bih=779#imgrc=_&spf=1494883538482 Look in through the vents, does it look a bit like this inside?

Ditto water meters - we usually park our car over ours.

No but if the meter tails are longer than 3m you need a switch and fuse near the meter. Ours are about 4-5m. We put the switch and fuse in the same cabinet as the meter but I heard some DNO want a separate cabinet for "your" switch and fuse? No idea why because with modern meters there is loads of room.

We didn't want ours next to the front door so we put it around the side. The energy co said they were happy provided the meter reader could get to it without needing a key to open a side gate.

Yes. "Concrete" is materials so will have VAT and can be reclaimed. "Pump and operator" is tool hire (standard rated) and labor (zero rated). If both on same invoice they should both be charged at the lowest rate which zero rated. It's not 13.1.2 it's 3.1.2. Try this link and scroll down a bit.. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-notice-708-buildings-and-construction/vat-notice-708-buildings-and-construction#zero-rating-the-construction-of-new-buildings

As I understand it importers and resellers also have to assure themselves that products meet CE. One way to do that is to do what you did and have the manufacturers paperwork checked out. The problem is with smaller importers who either don't know they are liable or cant be bothered.

The problem with all special purpose tools is remembering where you put them. To solve that problem you need... http://toolguyd.com/bosch-tracktag-bluetooth-tool-tracking/

Perhaps see the snubber/capacitor solution down here.. http://www.theiet.org/forums/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=205&threadid=28037

Temporarily replace one LED with a low wattage incandescent. If the LEDs stop glowing then it's most likely coupling between the live and switched live. Nothing really to worry about. Incidentally fitting one incandescent doesn't really solve the problem. It just means the power that is wasted making the LEDs glow dimly when off is wasted in the incandescent instead - it's just not enough to make an incandescent glow.

So if they are providing a pump and operator that should be zero rated. If they are also supplying concrete then that should also be zero rated as their lowest rate is zero rated.

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If someone supplies two things (eg Labor and materials) that have different VAT rates then they should charge the lower VAT rate on both. So the first problem is to work out if different rates are applicable to the different elements in this case. If the invoice said "Pump rental and supply of concrete" then it should all be standard rated to you. It the pump rental was itemised on the bill then you can only reclaim for the concrete because VAT on tool hire cannot be reclaimed. If the invoice said "Pour and level foundations (Concrete, pump & labor)" then that would be the supply of labor and materials incorporated into the building and I think it should be zero rated.... https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-notice-708-buildings-and-construction/vat-notice-708-buildings-and-construction

As I recall the use of the correct CE mark is itself a requirement of CE marking. So if the mark is incorrect it doesn't comply for that reason alone. Seems the China Export mark is bogus.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CE_marking

Anyone would think the similarity was deliberate.

I'm looking for a good rotary sander, can anyone recommend a cheaper alternative to something like a Festool Rotex 90 or 150?

As this is a rental property check the rules on appliances and furniture. We let a place through an agent some years ago and they wouldn't allow 2nd hand furniture unless it had the fire rating labels still attached. There might be a requirement to have second hand electrical appliances tested ??

Out of interest what did Scottish Power quote? Was the quote split into contestable and non-contestable? How long is the new underground route? Presumably we are talking lines on wooden pole not metal pylons?

Interesting court case in todays Times. Some time ago most gardens were thought to have been excluded from the definition of "previously developed land" in the NPPF. However the wording in the NPPF says.. "This excludes... land in built-up areas such as private residential gardens, parks, recreation grounds and allotments". The recent court cases appear to have held that rural gardens (eg those not in a "built-up area") are still considered to be "previously developed". This might make it easier for some people to get PP on some rural land.

I'm wondering if the charge is specifically for someone to post or email you documents (eg access via their web site/portal is still free)? I'm assuming you can also ask to see a file for free and perhaps photograph it?

When we built our house we had to ask Openreach to quote for a new connection. They quoted us for an overhead line but we ran an underground cable to the bottom of the nearest pole ourselves (with enough to reach the top) and the engineer was happy to run that up the pole and connect it when time came. Long thread here with link.

Looking at that table of charges I see it has an * against the £18 charge for electronic copies of a decision notice. The foot note says that this is for: "maximum 5no copies (single address only) and £3 for each additional copy." Huhh????

See if the council planning department publish a weekly list of Planning Applications. Sometimes these will turn out to be someone about to sell a plot. You might get to find out about it before it goes on the market. But do make any offer conditional on the PP being granted.

There are a few books on the subject: "How to find and buy a building plot" by Roy Speer. I think latest edition is 2010 3rd Revised Edition but perhaps check. Some of the info relating to planning permission might be out of date but still worth a read. Main thing to beware of is the huge difference in value of plots with and without planning permission which has led to a number of scams. Typically these involve what looks like a cheap plot with promises to get planning permission for you. In reality it's a very expensive field.

Got a feeling you can't move bats from May to October when they are breeding? Never had the problem myself.

Your fathers PPR should be exempt from CGT but it's not enough for the gifted land to be part of the same title plan as his house, it must be garden or similar. I think the words the HMRC use are "land required for the enjoyment of the dwelling".. http://www.wrightvigar.co.uk/tax-implications-sale-garden/ You should not fence off the part he is giving you until after the transfer.. https://www.taxation.co.uk/Articles/2014/02/26/321001/gardening-gains I don't think it's necessary to transfer the land to you before getting Planning Permission. It used to be the case that getting Planning Permission was classed as developing the land making it liable for CGT but I think the rules were changed some time ago... https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/how-to-build-a-new-home-on-a-garden-plot/ If you sell the house soon after moving in the HMRC may look back an any paper trail to see what your intentions were. So any loan you take out should be a regular or self build mortgage not a short term business loan or similar that would give away intentions. The VAT reclaim scheme is also only for people building their own home to live in and some types of warranty are only open to self builders not developers. None of this is a problem if you plan to build a house to live in but needs to be considered if you are building for sale or rent. If you build the house but decide to let it out then CGT will be payable on any subsequent sale due to the "first supply is a letting rule". I hate to mention it but... If your father were to declare bankruptcy within 5 years then the official receiver can reverse the transfer if he believes the gift was made to secure an asset from his creditors.