08456806308

Could you please supply details (ie property address, current and previous RV, appeal reference number) of any alteration to the rating list that Britannia Law Ltd have successfully negotiated.  All this information is publically available on the VOA website so there is no client confidentiality issue.
Thanks

Arent telephone contracts such as these subject to Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 and not DSRs?  Could you please point me to where in the Distance Selling Regulations you believe your telemarketing contracts are covered.  

Could you please also explain why you adopt a cancellation period of 7 days as opposed to the legal requirement of 14 days from receipt of written confirmation as set out in the FS (DM) R 2004?  

As a side issue, could you also please state whether you are registered with RICS, IRRV, RSA or any other body in respect of rating work carried out by yourselves and if not, why not?

has anybody had any issues with another company running out of nottingham called barker lewis offering this service on a no win no fee basis?

am i right in thinking this whole business rates thing is nothing but a scam after reading the problems people have had with the other companies in nottingham

Interestingly Andrew Nally is friends with Guess who of all people DAVID WHITE!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002615433742

my story is the same,IDBC called me from 07505 484927 after i refused to answer their withheld number call

To all who have recently come on here .............. just to let you all know this is a scam do not pay these companies at all !!! ........ they cannot do anything ... the threats are empty.. I have been through this I didn't pay a penny..

Please please do not pay!!!... (but I guess most who find this thread have already done so)

You can lodge an appeal with VOA for free yourself!!!...

One more thing F**K David White !!! SH*T HEAD!!!

https://www.duedil.com/company/05873857/ian-davies-consultants-limited

Ian Davies Consultants Limited
Company Number: 05873857
Company Type: Private limited with Share Capital
SIC Code: 7414, Business & Management Consultancy Activities
Inc. Date: 12 Jul 2006
Annual Returns: 12 Jul 2012
Annual Accounts: 31 Jul 2011

Registered Address
138 Walnut Avenue, Weaverham
Northwich
Cheshire
CW8 3DT
United Kingdom

"ABOUT IAN DAVIES CONSULTANTS LIMITED
Ian Davies Consultants Limited was registered on 12 Jul 2006 with its registered office in Cheshire. The business has a status of active. Their founding director was Ian Davies, who is British, aged 41. Ian Davies Consultants Limited have a single shareholder; Ian Harry Davies. They have no known group companies. The company has assets totalling £14,072 plus total liabilities totalling £28,436. As of their last financial statement, they had £14,072 in cash reserves. Their book value is £-14,364, and the value of their shareholders' fund is £-14,364."

Trading when insolvent is illegal. Report your concerns to the Companies Investigation Branch:

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Investigations are fact finding in nature.  They are not criminal investigations, although they may address conduct which could amount to criminal behaviour.  Our approach is to take a proportionate and realistic view of issues brought to our attention, and to investigate aspects of corporate behaviour which might harm both the business community and the public generally. With this in mind we wish to know about the activities of any company which appears to be causing significant harm to consumers, trade suppliers, service providers, investors etc., who have had dealings with it.  Also where there is any strong indication of serious misconduct in the management or affairs of a company.

Such activities would include companies that:

Are set up for an illegal or improper purpose (‘Sham’ companies);

Engage in, mainly consumer targeted, ‘scams’ where there is little or no intention of supplying or providing the ‘products’ promised;

Promote, advertise or otherwise participate in bogus investment schemes or other ‘get rich quick’ opportunities;

Engage in asset stripping operations;

Target vulnerable groups using high pressure selling techniques;

Take fees, deposits or other advance payments, in circumstances where there is little or no reasonable prospect of providing the goods or services offered;

Falsely claim to ‘ring fence’ or otherwise protect customer or client monies/funds in their possession;

Falsely claim to honour guarantee or warranty obligations;

Falsely claim official status, approval, authorisation, bonding, licensing etc., from or by a government or other official body;

Falsely represent, or otherwise abuse charitable, educational or religious status;

Falsify their accounts, documents of contract or account, or security or references etc. In order to present their affairs more favourably;

Improperly (and successfully) evade debt and/or transfer assets at under value to the detriment of third parties who have dealt in good faith;

Are managed or controlled by persons who are prohibited, by law, from participating in the control or management of a company’s affairs;

Are improperly managed such that reputational damage to the UK corporate regime is likely to result.
You can lodge a complaint or provide information of undesirable activity or behaviour in a variety of ways.

See the section about "How to complain about a company".

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Remember...

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."

Edmund Burke

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... CONSULTANT for I D Consultants Ltd in BOLTON, LANCASHIRE . .... outstanding charges total number that were be registered against the firm ... If you know for sure or have compelling evidence that Euroforce Consultants Ltd is scam,

https://www.duedil.com/company/07621151/britannia-law-ltd

"Britannia Law Ltd was incorporated on 04 May 2011 and is located in Nottinghamshire. The company's status is dissolved, with one director. They have no known group companies."

Britannia Law Ltd
Company Number: 07621151
Company Type: Private limited with Share Capital
SIC Code: —
Inc. Date: 04 May 2011
Annual Returns: Unknown
Annual Accounts: Unknown

Registered Address
Foxhall Lodge
Foxhall Road
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG7 6LH

DOCUMENT FILINGS SHOWING ALL
DATE    FILING DETAILS    FLAG
11 Dec 2012    Final Dissolution

https://www.duedil.com/company/07621151/britannia-law-ltd/people

Ms Amy Bainbridge (born 30 years ago)
Director, Manager
04 May 2011 — Close

http://www.muswell-hill.com/n10biz/info/news/business-rate-scam.htm

Trading standards warn of business rate scam

In the run up to the announcement by the Valuation Office of new business rates set to come into force in April, Haringey Council's Trading Standards have warned local businesses to be careful about companies offering to help them get their rates reduced.

In the past few years, such companies have had contracts with businesses that asked for payment of a percentage of any reduction in rateable value. However, in many cases, it seems that any savings made by businesses then are swallowed up completely by the company's bill.

Haringey Trading Standards pointed out that anyone can appeal against their business rate themselves - all you need is a form from the Valuation Office on 020 8276 2700. Businesses should also consider using an established lawyer if they can afford it but if they can't, then they should read through the proposed contract very carefully before signing anything.

Principal Trading Standards Officer, John Scale, said, "This latest five year reassessment will undoubtedly increase the rateable value for many businesses and they will naturally look for any way of reducing this cost. Our advice to local businesses is to be cautious about any offer by specialist companies to help reduce their business rates. Some of these are genuine but others will trick businesses over the subtleties of rateable value and transitional relief. These conmen are hiding among more legitimate companies and are giving the industry a bad name."

A local businessman, Pete Powell of Crescent Cars refused to pay one of these companies,  Herber Churchman, and was taken to the Small Claims Court. Mr Powell successfully argued that Herbert Churchman had misrepresented the amount of savings he could make and did not have to pay the company's bill.

http://data.companieshouse.gov.uk/doc/company/07454334
https://www.duedil.com/company/07454334/idbc-limited

Idbc Limited
Company Number: 07454334
Company Type: Private limited with Share Capital
SIC Code: 7487, Other Business Activities
Inc. Date: 29 Nov 2010
Annual Returns: 29 Nov 2011
Annual Accounts: 30 Nov 2011

Registered Address
Regus House Herald Way
Pegasus Business Park,
Castle Donnington
Derbyshire
DE74 2TZ

Trading Address
Suite 19 Old Anglo House
Mitton Street
Stourport-on-severn
Worcestershire
DY13 9AQ

PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS
DATE CHANGED    PREVIOUS NAME
01 Dec 2011    Intelligent Technologies Limited

https://www.duedil.com/director/916629437/daniel-paul-underwood

"ABOUT DANIEL UNDERWOOD
In 2012 Daniel Paul Underwood undertook his first directorship role at the age of 28 for a company called "Idbc Limited", where his position was recorded as "AADBH". Idbc Limited is Daniel Paul Underwood newest non-secretarial directorship, where he has held the position of "Salesperson" for 1 year. This company has been around since 2010 and lists it's registered address as being in Derbyshire."

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Report your concerns to the Companies Investigation Branch:

http://www.bis.gov.uk/insolvency/Companies/investigations-hotline

If you have information about misconduct in a company or by an individual please contact the Hotline to help us to protect creditors and the public, and ensure markets work to the benefit of business, investors, employees and customers.

Our Investigations Hotline is a contact point where you can report possible misconduct to the Insolvency Service. We can then consider whether to use our investigatory and enforcement powers. We prefer you to send complaints in writing (online, by email or by post). However, if you are unable to do so for any reason, please leave a message explaining this on our telephone Hotline.

Note – the following information relates to the investigation of companies that are actively trading, or which have ceased trading without entering into insolvency proceedings, using powers of investigation under the Companies Acts.  For information on investigations into companies which have entered into formal insolvency proceedings see our pages on Insolvent Companies.

There must be reasonable grounds to suspect fraud, serious misconduct, material wrong-doing or significant irregularity in a company's affairs for us to investigate.The Insolvency Service does not only investigate the affairs of companies that are subject to insolvency proceedings. It can also investigate companies that are actively trading, or which have ceased trading without entering into insolvency proceedings, using powers of investigation under the Companies Acts.

Please note – ‘company’ can also refer to a Limited Liability Partnership. There must be reasonable grounds to suspect fraud, serious misconduct, material wrong-doing or significant irregularity in a company's affairs for an investigation to take place. The Service can investigate:

Limited companies and limited liability partnerships that are active and have a business address in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, including overseas registered companies which are operating within the UK. Companies that are actively trading, or which have ceased trading without going into compulsory insolvency proceedings.

Investigations are fact finding in nature.  They are not criminal investigations, although they may address conduct which could amount to criminal behaviour.  Our approach is to take a proportionate and realistic view of issues brought to our attention, and to investigate aspects of corporate behaviour which might harm both the business community and the public generally. With this in mind we wish to know about the activities of any company which appears to be causing significant harm to consumers, trade suppliers, service providers, investors etc., who have had dealings with it.  Also where there is any strong indication of serious misconduct in the management or affairs of a company.

Such activities would include companies that:

Are set up for an illegal or improper purpose (‘Sham’ companies);

Engage in, mainly consumer targeted, ‘scams’ where there is little or no intention of supplying or providing the ‘products’ promised;

Promote, advertise or otherwise participate in bogus investment schemes or other ‘get rich quick’ opportunities;

Engage in asset stripping operations;

Target vulnerable groups using high pressure selling techniques;

Take fees, deposits or other advance payments, in circumstances where there is little or no reasonable prospect of providing the goods or services offered;

Falsely claim to ‘ring fence’ or otherwise protect customer or client monies/funds in their possession;

Falsely claim to honour guarantee or warranty obligations;

Falsely claim official status, approval, authorisation, bonding, licensing etc., from or by a government or other official body;

Falsely represent, or otherwise abuse charitable, educational or religious status;

Falsify their accounts, documents of contract or account, or security or references etc. In order to present their affairs more favourably;

Improperly (and successfully) evade debt and/or transfer assets at under value to the detriment of third parties who have dealt in good faith;

Are managed or controlled by persons who are prohibited, by law, from participating in the control or management of a company’s affairs;

Are improperly managed such that reputational damage to the UK corporate regime is likely to result.
You can lodge a complaint or provide information of undesirable activity or behaviour in a variety of ways.

See the section about "How to complain about a company".

Companies>Investigations Hotline>Contacting our investigations hotline

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Our Investigations Hotline number is – 0845 601 3546. This is a 24 hour answer phone facility which allows you to leave your contact details so we can acknowledge your contact and send you the appropriate questionnaire. You should note that we do not routinely return calls.

Use our Complaint Form to report any conduct in companies currently trading which you feel is either fraudulent or against the public interest. When you have completed the form, click on the submit button. The following will happen automatically: -

We will instantly receive a copy of your complaint.

You will receive immediate confirmation that the complaint has been received.

You will receive an acknowledgement by e-mail together with a copy of the completed complaint form and a unique reference number.

Complaint Form:
http://www.insolvencydirect.bis.gov.uk/complaintformcib.html

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Remember...

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."

Edmund Burke

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http://www.foxhallbc.co.uk/legal.html

"Foxhall Business Centres Ltd" or "us" or "we" refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is Foxhall Lodge, Foxhall Road, Nottingham, NG7 6LH. Our company registration number is 04508474 and registered in England, Foxhall Lodge, Foxhall Road, Nottingham, NG7 6LH"

https://www.duedil.com/companies/search?query=04508474

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http://whois.domaintools.com/foxhallbc.co.uk

Domain name:
       foxhallbc.co.uk

   Registrant:
       Midland Computers Ltd

   Registrant type:
       UK Limited Company, (Company number: 3857880)

   Registrant's address:
       Unit 4, Sovereign Park, Halesfield 24
       TELFORD
       Shropshire
       TF7 4NS
       United Kingdom

https://www.duedil.com/companies/search?query=03857880

http://whois.domaintools.com/proctorlaw.co.uk

Domain name:
       proctorlaw.co.uk

   Registrant:
       A3 Media UK

   Registrant type:
       Unknown

   Registrant's address:
       Unit D Mercury Court Daniels Way
       Nottingham
       Nottinghamshire
       NG15 7LL
       United Kingdom

Rate Reduction Scams

Small businesses may also fall victim to 'rate reduction' firms who lead businesses to
believe that for a fee they will get their business rates reduced on appeal. Sales
persons often give the impression that no fee is payable until a reduction is obtained,
however the small print in the contract requires a fee when an appeal is logged.

Local authorities are required to collect business rates on behalf of central
government. Businesses are revalued and new rates are applied every five years.
Rogue firms deliberately target businesses whose rates have increased and charge
fees of around £500 to make an appeal against the revaluation.

The best advice to businesses is to say ‘no’ to such firms. Their contracts are often
carefully worded and do not match up to verbal promises the salesperson makes.
You will have no automatic right to cancel once you have signed and paid.

Get advice from the local Valuation Office before you agree to anything. Details of
the appeals procedure are included in a revaluation notification and in the notes
accompanying the rates bill from the local authority. Details are also found on the
valuation office website at www.voa.gov.uk and at www.businesslink.gov.uk. But
remember, if you appeal your rates could go up as well as down.

For further information or assistance regarding your rates bill please contact the
Business Rates Section at Leicester City Council on 0116 252 7005; email:
business.rates@leicester.gov.uk or go to the relevant section on this website.

If you need specific advice regarding the scams
tradaing.standards@leicester.gov.uk or call 0116 252 6599

Previous Name

10/06/2011 C.V.S (COMMERCIAL VALUERS AND SURVEYORS) LTD
22/10/1999 STRATTONS COMMERCIAL SURVEYORS AND VALUERS LIMITED


Multi-million pound scam fleeced small businesses

North Yorkshire trading standards officers uncovered a massive scam that fleeced tens of thousands of businesses countrywide, Leeds Crown court heard.

They were working jointly with colleagues in Cheshire, Lancashire and Manchester in what is believed to be England's biggest ever trading standards operation, said Robin Spencer QC prosecuting.

He outlined how over four years five company directors used five companies to con small businesses out of hundreds of pounds each.

Each firm was operating a scam involving a promise of business rates reductions.

But the torrent of complaints from their victims, particularly in Yorkshire, prompted North Yorkshire trading standards to investigate the operations of three of the companies, which all used the name Oldfields.

Mr Spencer said that the Oldfields operation at one stage had a turnover of £8 million a year with 43,000 business customers who were conned into handing over at least £200 for no return.

And when one of the five, Jason Clarke, 32, started up the fourth and fifth companies using the name Strattons, their activities prompted the trading standards officers of Cheshire, Lancashire and Manchester to get involved.

Clarke, pleaded guilty to four offences of fraudulent trading with the Oldfields companies and two fraudulent trading offences with the Strattons companies.

Peter Hilton, 57, pleaded guilty to four fraudulent trading offences with the Oldfields companies.

John Stenson, 36, pleaded guilty to two fraudulent trading offences with the Strattons companies.

Lee Hilton, 30, unrelated to Peter Hilton, pleaded guilty to two false trade descriptions offences involving the Strattons companies as did Strattons and Co (Consultant Surveyors) Ltd.

Anthony Dardis, 31, of Birmingham, pleaded guilty to two fraudulent trading offences with the Strattons companies. All but Dardis come from Manchester.

Judge Peter Armstrong signed a bench warrant for Peter Hilton after he failed to attend court. The others will be sentenced later this week.

Jason Peter Clarke the director of Strattons Services Ltd, who pleaded guilty to 6 fraud offences was jailed for 15 months.

Strattons, changed their name to C.V.S (Commercial Valuers and Surveyors) Ltd,
and then to CVS (Commercial Valuers and Surveyors) Limited on the 10th June 2011.

Although Clarke resigned as a director, he remains the main shareholder with 750,000 shares and Sally Clarke has 100,000 out of a total 961,112 issued.

Unfortunately caught up in some sleight of hand and going to court.

It's all a big scam dave is a gambling junkie don't pay these [***] [***] all anyone who wants revenge on this div and his daft mate polly should call me 07768654558

I hear he's also severely lacking any sexual prowess too.

Vendetta troll spam thread.