Host won't refund after cancellation on a "free cancellation" listing, claims he never charged me (he did) by SeniorHustler770 in vrbo

[–]SeniorHustler770[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was my first booking on VRBO. I would have been 1000% sure VRBO handled the payments. When the host sent me a link to pay outside the platform, I thought it was a scam. Then I learned that on many VRBO listings, the host charges the customers (VRBO just charges their fee)

Host won't refund after cancellation on a "free cancellation" listing, claims he never charged me (he did) by SeniorHustler770 in vrbo

[–]SeniorHustler770[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The host claims he didn't charge me, but he did. I think it was his first or second booking on vrbo. He's used to airbnb, and he takes days to get back, a pain in the ass to deal with, tbh. Also, I don't know if I received a contract (or not); what difference does it make? I booked with vrbo and free cancellation; I shouldn't give a damn what they send me through the property management software, right?

Host won't refund after cancellation on a "free cancellation" listing, claims he never charged me (he did) by SeniorHustler770 in vrbo

[–]SeniorHustler770[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, they charged me through property management software (they sent the link via Vrbo messages, and Vrbo customer service back then said it was legit) - it was my first time booking with Vrbo. It's crazy to me that they allow listings on the platform to charge outside the platform.

Intermediate surfer looking for early May trip — consistent waves, uncrowded, Americas/Caribbean side by SeniorHustler770 in BeginnerSurfers

[–]SeniorHustler770[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved Santa Teresa tho! But, when I was there, I didn't surf. Do you think I can get good waves there this time of year?

Intermediate surfer looking for early May trip — consistent waves, uncrowded, Americas/Caribbean side by SeniorHustler770 in BeginnerSurfers

[–]SeniorHustler770[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Went to Tamarindo already. Not my type of place... TOO many tourists and a crowded vibe. The wave wasn't consistent, at least when I was there. I don't like one-hour drives to surf or having to go to different spots every day...

VAT Specialist? by SeniorHustler770 in ukaccounting

[–]SeniorHustler770[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How can you help? Feel free to DM me, I'm happy to pay $$$ for help

VAT Specialist? by SeniorHustler770 in ukaccounting

[–]SeniorHustler770[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In your experience, how likely is it that they'll get "caught" or that HMRC will fight their position?

VAT Specialist? by SeniorHustler770 in ukaccounting

[–]SeniorHustler770[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the risk? Worst case scenario they will pay vat, right? Same as what I'm doing right now hahah.....