Ongoing Matter

Dividing retail unit and car business planning

Classification: Real estate and business planning

Status: Open

First seen: 2026-07-29 17:30

Last seen: 2026-08-05 17:40

Evidence count: 6

Participants: Behnam, Damoon, Speaker_00, Speaker_01, Speaker_02, Speaker_01 (rates collector), SPEAKER_03, SPEAKER_04

Keywords: dividing, unit, rates, car wash, parking, passing trade, spam phone, visit fee, £500, Friday, payment, mechanic, car park, traffic, parking permits, retail unit, business rates, electricity, tax code, property rates, splitting units, renting, Sahara, pay all, advice, $2,000, curry, electricity bills, rent, three-phase, electric, council, traffic lights, Sunday, £10,000, cable, shops

Summary

Discussed splitting the retail unit, business rates, electricity bills, and potential renting of space. New evidence: electrician's message about three-phase connection for shops, council involvement, possible Sunday traffic lights, cost around £10,000, plan to check with council tomorrow.

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Evidence

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Conversation

Three-phase power connection cost and council process

2026-08-05 17:40

Damoon relays an electrician's message about a three-phase connection for shops: due to positions, council involvement and Sunday traffic lights may be needed, which would raise the cost to around £10,000. They hope it can be done without that process and plan to check with the council tomorrow.

Conversation

Paying Rates Advice

2026-07-30 14:48

Speakers discuss a recommendation to pay all rates at once to avoid future payments, but question the feasibility. They also mention a $2,000 payment that caused issues.

Conversation

Car Business and Parking Development

2026-07-29 18:39

Speakers consider various car businesses for the back area, including a car wash, mechanic, and car park. They talk about the right timing due to upcoming traffic changes and parking limits. They mention a friend who wants to build a car park and the potential for renting out to multiple businesses.

Conversation

Property and Financial Planning

2026-07-29 18:33

Speakers discuss electricity bills, tax codes, and the possibility of separating the property into units to reduce rates. They talk about paying a £5000 electricity bill within six months, tax code issues with Sahara, and the need to split the building to get better rates. They also mention the father's plan for the back part of the property and the potential for renting out space.

Conversation

Brake pad replacement issue

2026-07-27 12:10

SPEAKER_04 and SPEAKER_03 talk about a brake pad replacement on a car. There was a wrong part ordered, and they discuss the cost (£65 for changing, £35 and £34 for pads). They also talk about a truck and returning the wrong part.