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Our Knowledge team are here for one reason – to be ahead of the headlines affecting your business or rental.

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19 February 2019
Going from sole trader to limited company: a guide

The decision to change from ‘sole trader’ to ‘limited company’ legal status can be tricky to call – especially if you’re just getting to that point where you’re making enough profit for incorporation to be a viable option.
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19 February 2019
7 new driving laws that every van driver needs to know about for 2019

Driving laws are constantly being changed and updated. Here are some new and upcoming rules and regulations that van drivers should know about in 2019.
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18 February 2019
32% of tenants are in their later 30s and 40s – what does this mean for landlords?

Almost a third of tenants are now in their later thirties and forties, it has been revealed.
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15 February 2019
Tool theft: new investigation shows how criminals could get into your van in as little as six seconds

As thieves become more sophisticated, a new investigation shows just how easy it is for them to get into your motor.
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14 February 2019
72% of women who run their own business say they're in their dream job

Research reveals self-employment is worth it for most people who make the leap to being their own boss, with some noteworthy numbers on how women feel about running their business.
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14 February 2019
Everything you wanted to know about business insurance

Understanding the different types of insurance available for business can be difficult. In this article, we help get you up to speed.
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13 February 2019
HMRC hits more than 700,000 self-employed taxpayers with a fine

While the majority of taxpayers filed their 2017-18 Self Assessment return on time, 731,186 didn’t – running the risk of receiving a £100 late filing penalty.
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13 February 2019
What landlords need to know about the new electrical safety laws

Landlords face tough financial penalties if they fail to comply with new electrical safety laws.
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12 February 2019
Which fixed-rate mortgages are best for landlords?

The mortgage landscape for landlords is changing, with plenty of new offers that include the launch of a new one-year fixed-rate deal.
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12 February 2019
Here are 5 ways the tenant fees ban can help rather than hinder your agency

It’s confirmed – the tenant fees ban will be introduced on 1 June 2019. Here’s how it might be an opportunity for estate and letting agents, rather than a hindrance.
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