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

But we’ll also point you in the right direction for business insurance – be it public liability insurance for tradesmen or insurance for shops and other professionals – while also giving you the steer on landlord insurance (it’s what we do, after all!).

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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
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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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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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
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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12 February 2019
Clients fail to get the message that ‘freelance’ doesn't mean ‘work for free’

Have you ever been asked to provide your hard-earned skills and experience for free or to reduce your rate by a client chancing their arm?
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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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6 February 2019
Here's how harsh regulatory changes are affecting landlords' profits

Almost nine out of 10 landlords say they continue to make a profit despite the harsh regulatory changes they’ve experienced.
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5 February 2019
4.8 million self-employed workers won’t be able to retire until they're 79

Are you putting enough money away to build a pension pot that will support you from the age you plan to retire? Up to 4.8 million self-employed workers aren’t, according to a new report.
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