Official Advice Resources and Useful WebsitesGeneral information websites: www.channel4.com/homes Good advice for UK and overseas holiday home investing www.howtobooks.co.uk Online bookstore – useful books on holiday letting UK/overseas http://property.timesonline.co.uk The Times’ property pages; useful articles www.spanishpropertyinsight.com Insight and online consultancy for owners in Spain www.telegraph.co.uk/property The Telegraph’s property pages, good links to books Owner’s sites: www.laymyhat.com Excellent information and a discussion forum www.holidaytruths.com Owner’s discussion forum Tax Guidance: www.businesslink.gov.uk Help and advice for small businesses, including employer’s responsibilities) www.direct.gov.uk Government’s guide for holiday home owners in UK and abroad. www.formacompany.com Contains useful guide to taxation in Spain www.grantthornton.co.uk Contains good legal/tax information for France and Spain www.frenchentree.com Contains detailed guide to taxation in France and changes in French legislation on swimming pool safety (in English) http://www.hmce.gov.uk The Customs & Excise official website (Helpline: 0845 010 9000) For information on French VAT systems: +33 153 181 113 For information on Spanish VAT systems: +34 915 838 976 www.mybusinessrates.gov.uk Information on Small Business Relief UK Tourism: www.tourismtrade.org.uk Marketing advice www.tourismtrade.org.uk Tourism industry website The Regional Tourist Board Business Advisory Scheme – contact your local tourist board UK Rules and Regulations: www.dti.gov.uk Department of Trade and Industry www.hse.gov.uk Health and Safety Executive www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/business/business.cfm Contains links to your local area body www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/family_parent/housing/tenancy_agreements.htm Spanish Embassies:- UK: 39 Chesham Place, London, SW1X 8SB + 44 (0)20 7235 5555 Spain: Prat de la Creu, 34 Andorra de la Vella, Espana + 34 80 00 30 French Embassies:- UK: 58 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7JT + 44 (0)20 7073 1000 France: Maison des Francais de l’Etranger, 244 Boulevard St Germain, 7503 Paris 07 SP + 33 01 43 17 60 79 Copyright 2006. Copyright protected by HolidayBank Ltd, Sunway House, Raglan Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk. NR32 2LW.Join our FREE owners newsletter and receive regular hints and tips on getting more customers for your holiday property and the latest updates on holiday letting news, law and scams.Click here to register HolidayBank is a worldwide registered trademark of HolidayBank Ltd. |
