Demitri_C Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 20 minutes ago, bickster said: Are you suggesting he kicks out his tennants because you can't kick him out? The fact that he will have exactly the same issue as you seems utterly lost on you Erm where did i say that? It would be more helpful if you dont make incorrect assumptions. To clarify i meant he has tenants himself so should know himself how frustrating it can be if they do not leave when they are suppose to. As well as the legal process involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 I've missed the beginning of this saga, but why would you be expecting anyone to leave when it's still illegal to evict tenants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted August 10, 2020 Moderator Share Posted August 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Demitri_C said: Erm where did i say that? It would be more helpful if you dont make incorrect assumptions. To clarify i meant he has tenants himself so should know himself how frustrating it can be if they do not leave when they are suppose to. As well as the legal process involved. Are his three months up yet? As a landlord himself he’ll also know it’s three months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 2 hours ago, bickster said: Are his three months up yet? As a landlord himself he’ll also know it’s three months Tues next week 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 On 08/08/2020 at 20:22, Xela said: The sad demise of local independent pubs is not helped no doubt by the changing culture of the UK. The days of men flocking to their 'local' every night after work just doesn't happen anymore. People are healthier in general and changing demographics in areas have seen pubs become redundant. In areas with large Indian communities for years the pubs were rundown and pretty much mainly full of middle age Indian men eating a mixed grill while getting drunk. I used to think many of them were probably used for money laundering rather than making a profit as I just couldn’t see how they could make much money. Then a few years ago the one that hadn’t closed down decided to clean the place up and market them for everybody. Now they are all thriving! Its amazing it took that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 19 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: In areas with large Indian communities for years the pubs were rundown and pretty much mainly full of middle age Indian men eating a mixed grill while getting drunk. I used to think many of them were probably used for money laundering rather than making a profit as I just couldn’t see how they could make much money. Then a few years ago the one that hadn’t closed down decided to clean the place up and market them for everybody. Now they are all thriving! Its amazing it took that long. There must be about a minimum of 50 indian grill pubs in the Midlands now. I think West Brom is ground zero! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 The BBC have got a Coronavirus Recession explainer running on their website. Quote What is a recession? In normal times, a country's economy grows. Recession obviously being a novel concept to anyone who's lived in 21st century Britain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 4 hours ago, KentVillan said: The BBC have got a Coronavirus Recession explainer running on their website. Recession obviously being a novel concept to anyone who's lived in 21st century Britain. The youth of Australia literally would need this explainer. If you were starting your first job at 16 in Aus in 1991 you’d be 45 years old and have never experienced a recession your entire working life, until now. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 (edited) This eat out mon-wed is crap. Went out yesterday and not only have the place put their prices up since before this but they also playing around with the services charges. Some restaurants ate absolutely taking the piss as this was second one thats done this. I wont be taking this crap out again. Edited August 12, 2020 by Demitri_C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Which begs the question has anyone seen any evidence at all of the reduced vat in the hospitality industry? I haven’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 (edited) Brexit next lads, can't wait Edited August 12, 2020 by StefanAVFC 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 I've been thinking about this a lot, yes the vote happened, Will of the People, etc but these are unprecedented times with the pandemic, and they're still ploughing full speed ahead with it, even with schools closed, economy in recession, millions unemployed or furloughed. If we needed any more proof that the entire thing is political, and not for the good of the country, this is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 35 minutes ago, Seat68 said: Which begs the question has anyone seen any evidence at all of the reduced vat in the hospitality industry? I haven’t. They didnt on my bill last night and i called them out on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 41 minutes ago, Seat68 said: Which begs the question has anyone seen any evidence at all of the reduced vat in the hospitality industry? I haven’t. The biggest evidence of the reduction in VAT in the hospitality industry is likely to be in a business's P&L and/or VAT return not in a reduction of the total price charged to a customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 8 minutes ago, snowychap said: The biggest evidence of the reduction in VAT in the hospitality industry is likely to be in a business's P&L and/or VAT return not in a reduction of the total price charged to a customer. So the aid was to the industry and not the consumer? If I understand correctly. Lowering the vat bill and hand in hand with the eat out initiative driving more custom to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Seat68 said: Which begs the question has anyone seen any evidence at all of the reduced vat in the hospitality industry? I haven’t. I've seen that Mcdonalds has reduced its prices due to VAT reduction. I also noticed if I get a Costa it has also come down. They are in the minority I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, Seat68 said: So the aid was to the industry and not the consumer? If I understand correctly. Lowering the vat bill and hand in hand with the eat out initiative driving more custom to them. I think it was so that there was the option for the business to decide how best it would help them. It's the standard tax incidence issue, i.e. upon whom tax increases fall and who benefits from tax reductions. I think some places specifically said they'd pass it on in full. Grauniad: Quote ... some companies and organisations contacted by the Guardian said they were still deciding whether to pass on the reduction to customers, while others said they had decided against it. The National Gallery said that tickets to its paid-for exhibition of the works of Titian would not fall in price following the tax cut. “We, like other cultural venues, have lost money as a result of the coronavirus lockdown,” it said in a statement. “Therefore, we have taken the decision to maintain Titian ticket prices as current and not reduce in line with the VAT reduction on attractions and tourism. This is so we can use the reduced VAT to help us repair our finances for the future.” Pubs and restaurants in England trade at half their pre-virus levels IHG Group which runs hotels under a number of brands including Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza said it would be passing on the cut to corporate bookings, but as franchised business it could not confirm that all of its outlets would reduce prices for consumers. Center Parcs, McDonald’s and Pizza Hut all said they were studying the detail of the cut and working out how to respond to it. ... Mexican restaurant chain Wahaca said it would pass on the cut in full to diners from Wednesday. This means a fish taco dish previously priced at £6.95 has come down to £6.10. Waitrose also confirmed it would reduce prices in its cafes, and Starbucks said it would pass on the cut to customers. The Treasury said: “We want businesses to pass on the benefit to customers if they can, and almost four fifths of businesses said they did so in 2008. “But we recognise that many of these businesses have been closed and without income for months, and decisions on prices are ultimately for businesses rather than the government.” 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Hopefully the scrapping of stamp duty has truly made houses cheaper. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, chrisp65 said: Hopefully the scrapping of stamp duty has truly made houses cheaper. I really doubt it, but I wouldn't be surprised if it has led to more purchases/sales (i.e. the perception that there is a discount to be had that will be gone later pushing people to act now). Local agent to me is hiring for a new property manager due to a surge in business. Edited August 12, 2020 by Genie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meregreen Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Seat68 said: Which begs the question has anyone seen any evidence at all of the reduced vat in the hospitality industry? I haven’t. Got a refund of £68 vat from a campsite I stayed at in Cornwall. Wasn’t even aware I qualified for it. Fair play to them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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