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Mortgage with time off between contracts
Hi all, I took some time off for 5 months to study for some qualifications after which I went into a contract (which I've been on for nearly 6 months now). I am trying to get a First Time Buyer mortgage but it's proving a little difficult. The current broker I am using is from the estate agents...- Sheens83
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- first timer mortgage mortgage lender broker
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- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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Need to get on a first contract
My first post.... here goes How can I begin my first contract as a contractor on a day rate? Really need to get out of doing what I am at the moment. PAYE slave! Easiest first steps to freedom. Any decent starter courses or fields I need to look at. How do I look for gigs and where? Need some...- J2YSK
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- agency recommendations first time contract first timer networking newbie
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- Forum: Welcome / FAQs
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Am I restricting myself too much if I can only contract in London?
Hi, I'm being made redundant from my company and am tempted to try contracting. I've got 20 years of IT experience, 5 of which are as an IT Project Manager, I'm Prince2 Practitioner certified and have run both infrastructure projects, and development projects for a leading UK retailer. In the...- dabevan
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- first timer location london
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- Forum: Business / Contracts
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First end of year looming and peanuts to declare
Morning All, I'm new here and hope that I can ask you for assistance in relation to my first (and probably last!) year-end. I incorporated a limited company last year to provide drainage services. Two directors, myself and partner, though he immediately was unable to provide the service so I...- Jonny1979
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- companies house first timer limited company year end
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- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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A CV for my new Ltd Company - can I just re-use my old one?
I'm a First Timer would-be Contractor, looking to re-pitch their Permie CV. Is there such thing as a Ltd Company CV? I've seen suggestions that adding your company name, address and details (including a logo) to the header of the CV is enough. However I am concerned about the potential IR35...- 7specialgems
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- contract first timer
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- Forum: Business / Contracts
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First Timer: live in Belgium, invoice through UK Ltd... any advice?!
Hi! A newbie here and not even sure if i'll be a 'contractor' with my future plans, hoping someone out there can read and let me know something... I live in Belgium, resident, for the past few months. Planning on staying here for a while. I was employed by a Belgian company but decided to...- minikiwi
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- belgium daily rate first timer uk ltd
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- Forum: Business / Contracts
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New to contracting - umbrella or limited company?
Hi all, Recently found myself a contracting position and I have signed up under an umbrella company as the position came about suddenly. Anyhow I was reading some information on some website saying it is best to set up your own limited company if you earn more than £25.000pa. Currently I am...- djj
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- first timer limited limited company umbrella umbrella company
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- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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Springboard Umbrella or Ltd company??
Has anyone used this company before? I'm a first time contractor and don't think I'll have time or be able to set up my limited company and get VAT regsitered before Monday! I need to return umbrella or Ltd company with VAT details to the hirer on Monday for a 4 month gig. This firm seems to...- CaptainChaos
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- first timer ltd company springboard umbrella company
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- Forum: Umbrella Companies
