Good companies (like RevivaUK )provide a much greater service then just filling out the forms. Being there in court, at the OR interview, being at the end of a phone line nearly 24 hours a day to calm your fears and answer questions and they do plenty more than that besides. I can't speak for other companies but i am sure that there are similar ones to RevivaUK at the nd of the day it is "horse for courses" some people are quite happy to do it themselves but others would rather have the peace of mind that the job is being done right by the right professional people who you have faith and trust in and yes you are paying for the priviledge. If having an expert saves you eg. £100 a month in an IPA over 36 months (because they ensure the maximum allowances are claimed for) the money saved more than coverss the costs incurred each to their own i do not regret paying RevivaUK for ALL the assistance they have given me..... Money well spent IMHO
Dave
Don't worry or know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum.(Baz Lurman) RevivaUK helped me through it all i can't recommend them enough!!
Have had a look at the forms - the 30 pager, but most of the categories are not applicable to me anyway. I'd have to give the details to the firm, so might as well have completed myself! As has been suggested though, may need help filling allowable expenditure and expert angles are always useful!
you also have to consider what the individual firms do for their money and how they are asking to be paid. Some less reputable companies will ask for the payment of their fees on a credit card pre BR other companies will take their fees from selling assets like a car worth more than £2000 and replacing it with one for £2000 or selling spare assets like motorbikes, boats or business stock therefore not actually costing you anything
Dave
Don't worry or know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum.(Baz Lurhman) RevivaUK and Paul Johns helped me through it all i can't recommend them enough!!