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Recent content by warrenboon
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How many miles will a BMW 5 series 530D do?
That looks tempting, you don't get many of the MEGA SPEC variants, usually just the SE spec. And it's FAB...- warrenboon
- Post #153
- Forum: General
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How many miles will a BMW 5 series 530D do?
I regularly run cars in the 100K-150K zone and as long as it's a reasonable quality car to start with and it's been looked after you should be fine. I would try and stick to something around the 100K though. Find the spec you want (should be plenty to choose from) make sure it's a nice example...- warrenboon
- Post #152
- Forum: General
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Relocating after 24 months
To benefit from the experiences and views of fellow contractors in accounting-related issues. I think in this case a) no one has experience of this particular scenario, and b) the view seems to be 'ask an accountant'... This is my view also; I think this is a grey area at best and I would want...- warrenboon
- Post #20
- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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What's a cheap, nice place to live, commutable to Swindon and London?
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- Post #17
- Forum: General
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What's a cheap, nice place to live, commutable to Swindon and London?
The line from Cheltenham through Swindon has a surprisingly good direct service to London (and obviously Swindon) and it's being improved later this year. So Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse, Gloucester etc. These also have the benefit of rural stations so less traffic/hassle/parking costs etc. than...- warrenboon
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What's a cheap, nice place to live, commutable to Swindon and London?
Didcot! It's cheap, commutable to Swindon and London, and it's Ni...oh...er...oops...- warrenboon
- Post #7
- Forum: General
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Notice period for early termination: "14 days"
OK, I'm totally with the idea that you can only bill for work done. So I'm wondering what the point of a notice period is. If the client can give 14 days notice of termination and also say that they don't require any services during those 14 days, that seems to be as good as no notice at all?- warrenboon
- Post #7
- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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From Quasi-contract to Full Contract
If what you're trying to achieve here is more money for the same work, wouldn't the logical action be to ask for a pay rise? If they won't pay you more as a permanent employee, I wouldn't imagine they would pay you more as a contractor either...- warrenboon
- Post #20
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Solar Farms
They're planning one by the Cotswold Water Park. Ironic really, since a lot of the area around here (ex gravel pits) has been turned over to wildlife, and the plans have been proposed by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust...- warrenboon
- Post #26
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Contracting in Data Analysis, with no perm experience.
a) Really? b) Not Really... c) Trust your instincts, I think you are right on this and 'people' are wrong; if you want to get into something different (or back to something you haven't done for ages) you'll need to find an employer who will take a long-term view. HTH- warrenboon
- Post #3
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Registered Company Address and Tenancy Agreement
+1, I use SJD's registered office service, works for me.- warrenboon
- Post #3
- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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24 month rule - different ends of London
Seems to me it's down to one's application of the term 'substantial effect'. HMRC examples show that (in their humble opinion) 'next door' or '10 tube stops' aren't substantially different, but that 'driving the long way around to the other end of the bridge' is (although their example isn't...- warrenboon
- Post #100
- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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IT Agency that dont pay you....
Do tell (if that's allowed of course)...- warrenboon
- Post #7
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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What are high NI contributions getting me, exactly?
Additional State Pension (ASP). Allegedly: "How much you get depends on your earnings and whether you’ve claimed certain benefits. There is no fixed amount like the basic State Pension." Good luck trying to work out how much you'll get...- warrenboon
- Post #13
- Forum: Accounting / Legal
