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    Turnover test - 5th Grant

    Just received email from HMRC explaining it all. 4th grant takes into account 2019-2020
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    Turnover test - 5th Grant

    I would say yes as they are taxable and need to be declared In April 2020-21 tax return. are HMRC going to base 5th grant on April 2020-21 tax return or April 19-April 2020 ? Not everyone will have their tax return done this April. Maybe that will be a stipulation too? the 4th grant won’t be...
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    Im looking at getting a cordless paddle mixer which is best any ideas need it for a firm mix

    I have got the metabo. It’s pretty good, not as powerful as a dewalt. Fine for domestic work I would say but probably not as good for site work. I favour my metabo over my refina mega mixer to be honest if that helps. lovely feel to it , light weight, nice handle and trigger. Nice height to to...
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    Battery mixers

    Forgot to mention. Handles a max of two bags of multi at a time. Anymore and really struggles
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    Battery mixers

    I have a metabo cordless. Battery’s last about 4/5 bags of multi I would say. Got mine for £250 including 2 batteries. For the money not bad, very convenient for small domestics and flats. Also handy for mixing outside as can put back in van to avoid it going missing. not the most powerful but...
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    False floor?

    I currently have a compartment upright on one side of the van which I slide plasterboards into straight from trolley nice a easy when raining. Even a strip of fascia board to slide board in and out. Works well but reduces space in the van. Problem with this is weight on one side of van too...
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    Any stilts for sale?

    Fair point especially when carrying a sharp trowel. Wouldn’t want them breaking. Thanks john at least something you said has been helpful lol
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    Any stilts for sale?

    Sorry to rain on your parade but WorkTall stilts Have stolen your idea. Shame you didn’t get a paintent on your product
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    Any stilts for sale?

    Thanks for taking time to reply but ................. No thanks john
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    Any stilts for sale?

    Hi guys Has anyone got a pair of Marshalltown or dura stilts for sale?? Thanks Matt
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    PVA onto plasterboard before plastering

    Think it’s pretty much just knaufs equivalent to gypprime. It’s soo bloody hard to get hold of and if they dropped the price I think more spreads would be inclined to use it.
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    PVA onto plasterboard before plastering

    Have you used the knauf high suction plaster primer Vince?
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    Self employed payment

    The will just be taxed on it in April 2021. Still a free hand out as such I know and Annoying that people will take advantage but that’s up to them and their moral compass.
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    Self employed payment

    A proper adult thread on the plasterers forum! That never happens! Nice for a change.
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    Self employed payment

    Maybe a Stupid question Does anyone know if this scheme carries on till October like furlough does!for those who are employed? Or does the government intend to not support self employed sole trader type business’s after June/July? As they should be back working following social distancing...
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