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#91
General Discussion / Re: Furnished Holiday Let
Last post by Roy Stirred-Oyster - July 22, 2025, 04:19:37 PM
I rented my last house out when I was posted (unexpectedly) to Germany for my last tour. I took the tv with me and left none in the house. The letting agent provided a sort of generic contract which specified that all utility bills, including TVL, were the responsibility of the tenants.
#92
General Discussion / Re: Furnished Holiday Let
Last post by Bedsit Bob - July 22, 2025, 02:32:07 PM
And maybe put up a sign, informing the guests that there isn't a TV Licence in force, with a similar note appended to the booking paperwork.  :chinscratch:
#93
General Discussion / Re: Furnished Holiday Let
Last post by Cornucopia - July 22, 2025, 01:35:22 PM
Reading that thread and thinking a bit more about the scenario, I think I would initially tell BBC/TVL that the property was straightforwardly "No Licence Needed" (as opposed to empty or let).   And then I'd let the property without a TV installed. 

Anyone staying at the property would be free to use their own devices for TV as per the rules for No Licence viewing or the portable equipment concession for people with home Licences.

That's possibly a bit more helpful to the OP.
#94
General Discussion / Re: Furnished Holiday Let
Last post by jimspurn - July 22, 2025, 11:52:04 AM
Quote from: Cornucopia on July 22, 2025, 10:27:27 AMIndeed, but it won't be the OP who deals with BBC/TVL if/when they turn up at the door of the holiday let.  That's not a scenario we have much experience with, so it's difficult to advise the OP on where they stand and what they could/should do. 

Indeed, a messy sitution no business should ever put its customers into, even if its a very rare event.

I believe there are other ways you can save on tax on furnished holiday lets.

    Fees for advertising and letting agencies
    Accounting fees
    Costs for cleaning services
    Maintainance costs
    Insurance expenses
    Gardening
  TV licence and subscriptions
    One of the advantages of working from home is making a claim for your home office.
    Energy and utility bills
    Claim initial expenditure for the money you spent before renting the property.

Your accountant should be able to explain more, but a TVL will be a minium cost given the other expeniture involved in Furnished Holiday Lets.


I note this from the past....

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6008324/tv-licence-holiday-home

#95
General Discussion / Re: Furnished Holiday Let
Last post by Cornucopia - July 22, 2025, 10:27:27 AM
Quote from: Bedsit Bob on July 21, 2025, 06:53:47 PMWhat I meant was zero powers concerning the unlicenced, eg. the OP.

Indeed, but it won't be the OP who deals with BBC/TVL if/when they turn up at the door of the holiday let.   That's not a scenario we have much experience with, so it's difficult to advise the OP on where they stand and what they could/should do. 
#96
News / Re: BBC admits it is 'actively...
Last post by sonic - July 22, 2025, 08:50:20 AM
I have a rather radical idea for the bbc to change the licence fee scrap it and go to a subscription method and see how if you can make it without leaching of the British public especially in light of your claims that the Iplayer is as big as Disney and Netflix. I do realise this is purely wishful thinking and will never happen.  :biggrin:  :laugh:
#97
General Discussion / Re: Furnished Holiday Let
Last post by Bedsit Bob - July 21, 2025, 06:53:47 PM
What I meant was zero powers concerning the unlicenced, eg. the OP.
#98
General Discussion / Re: Furnished Holiday Let
Last post by jimspurn - July 21, 2025, 03:32:48 PM
Quote from: Bedsit Bob on July 21, 2025, 10:44:37 AMLimited Powers?

Don't you mean zero powers?

Not zero,

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/part/4

TV licences

(1)A licence for the purposes of section 363 ("a TV licence")—

(a)may be issued by the BBC subject to such restrictions and conditions as the BBC think fit; and


(4)A TV licence shall continue in force, unless previously revoked by the BBC, for such period as may be specified in the licence.

(5)The BBC may revoke or modify a TV licence, or the restrictions or conditions of such a licence—

(a)by a notice to the holder of the licence; or

(b)by a general notice published in such manner as may be specified in the licence.


They also have the powers to issues refunds, apply for SW, manage the admin of the licence

So limited powers IMHO.
But this is the BBC they will off course take a mile if given an inch.
#99
General Discussion / Re: Furnished Holiday Let
Last post by Cornucopia - July 21, 2025, 10:57:58 AM
Quote from: Bedsit Bob on July 21, 2025, 10:44:37 AMLimited Powers?

Don't you mean zero powers?

I usually say "no powers in their day-to-day activities".     But it's complicated - "powers" doesn't necessarily equate to legal authority, and BBC/TVL certainly get up to some activities for an entity with no legal powers in their day-to-day activities.
#100
General Discussion / Re: Furnished Holiday Let
Last post by Bedsit Bob - July 21, 2025, 10:44:37 AM
Limited Powers?

Don't you mean zero powers?
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