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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!).

So whether it’s breaking news, industry tips, or an in-depth guide, it’s perfect coffee break reading, wherever you are.

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21 November 2018
7 of the best reactions to the government’s IR35 tax raid in the Budget

Chancellor Philip Hammond ended months of speculation about private sector IR35 changes in this year’s Autumn Budget speech.
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20 November 2018
What to do if a storm hits your rental property

In the winter season, storms are more likely to hit the UK. This means that it’s important to protect your rental property against storms, which can include heavy rain, snowfall, and high winds.
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20 November 2018
What to do if a storm hits your business premises

Winter can be great for business. There’s Christmas, the New Year, and depending on your product or service, it may even be the busiest time of the year. But winter can also see the UK hit by some fairly nasty weather.
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20 November 2018
Do I need a business licence in the UK?

If you’re starting a new business, you might well be wondering whether or not you need a business licence.
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20 November 2018
Do you know the answers to these 5 key questions for landlords?

Landlords have been faced with a barrage of regulatory changes in recent years – and it can be difficult to keep up with the new rules.
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14 November 2018
HMRC self-employed simplified expenses – a guide

Simplified expenses are a useful way for self-employed people to ease the pain of accounting and tax returns.
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13 November 2018
Is this the most important quality in a tenant?

When asked about what the most important quality is in a tenant, you’d imagine that most landlords would respond with the ability to pay rents on time.
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8 November 2018
Worrying video shows just how easy it is for thieves to break into your van

A video shared on Twitter shows a van being broken into using just a screwdriver and an adjustable spanner.
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8 November 2018
HMRC says sorry for tax mistakes with flowers costing £10k

What’s the best way to say sorry to taxpayers when you get their tax seriously wrong?
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7 November 2018
UK road levies 'could be on the way' as fuel duty vanishes

Ministers are reportedly considering charging drivers a levy to use specific roads.
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