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Staying Away - Airbnb?
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Originally posted by Sun View PostThanks. I haven't yet set up my company so I don't really know the position on VAT. I'm just doing research on the area for where my first contract will be and looking at accommodation options. Hotels feel expensive and I want the ability to microwave meals I've cooked and brought with me.Comment
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No drama with AirBnB - as above, they will provide invoices and e-mails and such which are sufficient. For the most part, the only VAT element is on the service charge so I tend not to bother with the invoice process and not claim any VAT.
It's worth noting, that in my experience, because of the lack of the VAT you may be surprised how competitive some hotels are once you remove their VAT element. AirBnB has other advantages, too - but just remember to compare like for like when weighing up.
The other thing is, if you're talking long term, make sure to have a chat with the owner. I stayed in London for a year and put all of 2 weeks through AirBnB - far easier to deal direct, but obviously some (small IMHO) element of risk without any AirBnB guarantees.Comment
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Originally posted by jamesbrown View PostWhat's the consensus on expensing the Thistle Hotel Heathrow? Anyone tried this?Comment
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Originally posted by BR14 View PostWhat bawbag could be that stupid?Comment
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Originally posted by vwdan View PostNo drama with AirBnB - as above, they will provide invoices and e-mails and such which are sufficient. For the most part, the only VAT element is on the service charge so I tend not to bother with the invoice process and not claim any VAT.
It's worth noting, that in my experience, because of the lack of the VAT you may be surprised how competitive some hotels are once you remove their VAT element. AirBnB has other advantages, too - but just remember to compare like for like when weighing up.
The other thing is, if you're talking long term, make sure to have a chat with the owner. I stayed in London for a year and put all of 2 weeks through AirBnB - far easier to deal direct, but obviously some (small IMHO) element of risk without any AirBnB guarantees.
I hadn't considered calculating the hotels without VAT. I will bear that in mind. I presume the Airbnb does not include VAT?Comment
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Be careful not to get scammed, as I have just been.
It's quite simple really, you post a listing of your purportedly immaculate apartment and get your network of AirBnB contacts to post glowing reviews (check that these positive reviews aren't all from cancelled bookings!) and wait for some weary business traveller to take the bait.
So, you get to the apartment and find that it is a pigsty. You immediately cancel and raise an issue in the AirBnB resolution centre and all will be well, yes?
Nope....
AirBnB are supposed to hold payments for 24 hours but by the time someone from their call centre in the Philippines has palmed you off with some mealy mouthed platitudes, the money has gone.
Funny thing is, the scammer is easily identifiable - you have to produce identity documents, all sorts these days to be on AirBnB.
But they couldn't care less. AirBnB are obviously quite happy to be the enablers of crooks and fraudsters.Comment
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Originally posted by Man Utd View PostBe careful not to get scammed, as I have just been.
It's quite simple really, you post a listing of your purportedly immaculate apartment and get your network of AirBnB contacts to post glowing reviews (check that these positive reviews aren't all from cancelled bookings!) and wait for some weary business traveller to take the bait.
So, you get to the apartment and find that it is a pigsty. You immediately cancel and raise an issue in the AirBnB resolution centre and all will be well, yes?
Nope....
AirBnB are supposed to hold payments for 24 hours but by the time someone from their call centre in the Philippines has palmed you off with some mealy mouthed platitudes, the money has gone.
Funny thing is, the scammer is easily identifiable - you have to produce identity documents, all sorts these days to be on AirBnB.
But they couldn't care less. AirBnB are obviously quite happy to be the enablers of crooks and fraudsters.Comment
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Originally posted by Man Utd View PostBe careful not to get scammed, as I have just been.
It's quite simple really, you post a listing of your purportedly immaculate apartment and get your network of AirBnB contacts to post glowing reviews (check that these positive reviews aren't all from cancelled bookings!) and wait for some weary business traveller to take the bait.
So, you get to the apartment and find that it is a pigsty. You immediately cancel and raise an issue in the AirBnB resolution centre and all will be well, yes?
Nope....
AirBnB are supposed to hold payments for 24 hours but by the time someone from their call centre in the Philippines has palmed you off with some mealy mouthed platitudes, the money has gone.
Funny thing is, the scammer is easily identifiable - you have to produce identity documents, all sorts these days to be on AirBnB.
But they couldn't care less. AirBnB are obviously quite happy to be the enablers of crooks and fraudsters.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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