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Stamp duty in Wales – a landlord’s guide to Land Transaction Tax
The latest Land Transaction Tax rates and thresholds for Welsh landlords.
4-minute read
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Spring Statement 2026 – key updates for landlords
What does the Spring Statement mean for landlords?
4-minute read
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Spring Statement 2026: essential analysis for small businesses
Everything the self-employed need to know about the chancellor’s economic forecast.
6-minute read
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Benefits for the self-employed: from Universal Credit to tax credits
Your guide to UK benefits for the self-employed.
7-minute read
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HMRC claim £16 billion capital gains tax take from landlords
Are landlords leaving the market en masse?
4-minute read
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Number of buy-to-let companies hits record high
Why are more landlords than ever opening buy-to-let companies?
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Is Making Tax Digital replacing Self Assessment?
What’s changing, what’s staying the same, and how can you prepare?
10-minute read
Recent how-to guides and business tips
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How to write annual general meeting (AGM) minutes – and why they’re important
Knowing how to take annual general meeting minutes is crucial if you’re a limited company.
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6-minute read
Consumer protection – distance selling regulations for your business
The sale of products without the buyer or seller in the same place comes with rules.
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4-minute read
Stamp duty in Wales – a landlord’s guide to Land Transaction Tax
The latest Land Transaction Tax rates and thresholds for Welsh landlords.
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4-minute read
Spring Statement 2026 – key updates for landlords
What does the Spring Statement mean for landlords?
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6-minute read
Spring Statement 2026: essential analysis for small businesses
Everything the self-employed need to know about the chancellor’s economic forecast.
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10-minute read
Sale of Goods Act and Consumer Rights Act 2015 explained
Everything you need to know about the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
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Are you prepared for Making Tax Digital?
Making Tax Digital for VAT is already in place. But Making Tax Digital for income tax is coming from April 2026 – changing how small businesses and landlords file and pay tax. Make sure you’re prepared.
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Making Tax Digital for business income tax
Making Tax Digital will affect how you pay income tax from 2026.
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Making Tax Digital for landlord income tax: get ready for 2026 changes
Find out more on key dates, how to comply, and how to register.
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The 9 best self-employed accounting software for 2025
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Monzo’s built-in MTD tool: is it really this easy?
Free financial calculators and business tools
Whether you need to work out how much VAT to add to invoices or the profit margin on a new product, our free calculators are here to help you.
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How to work out profit margin – profit margin calculator
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What is ROI and how do you measure it? ROI calculator
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How much is VAT? VAT calculator for businesses
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