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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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23 May 2019
Best buy-to-let areas in London in 2019

With rents in the capital still the highest in the country, we’ve taken a look into the best areas to buy-to-let in London. Data and findings this year come from Totally Money’s most recent buy-to-let yield map.
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23 May 2019
5 employment law changes businesses should look out for in 2019

Employment legislation changes regularly, so it’s important for small business owners to stay up-to-date.
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22 May 2019
Landlords wait 17.3 weeks to repossess a property: will this leave you worse off financially?

Landlords have to wait longer to repossess their properties, it’s been revealed.
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22 May 2019
These are the best (and worst) mobile networks for 2019: how does yours compare?

A recent survey from Which? has revealed the UK’s best and worst mobile networks – the surprising results show the smaller players on top.
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21 May 2019
How to choose a letting agent

The letting agent you pick for your buy-to-let property could have a big impact on your landlord experience. Follow our top tips to choose the right one.
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20 May 2019
Could current small business taxes be scrapped in favour of a simpler solution?

A new report urges the government to simplify small business taxation. Could we soon see the current raft of business taxes replaced with a single levy?
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15 May 2019
How to do a health and safety risk assessment for your business

A health and safety risk assessment involves considering the risks in your workplace and putting measures in place to control them. Our handy guide will run through the rules and help you conduct a risk assessment for your business.
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14 May 2019
Surveyors support landlords ahead of bans on ‘no fault evictions’ and tenant fees

Surveyors are backing landlords, and warning that any further regulations could generate a crisis in the rental market.
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13 May 2019
50,000 small businesses fold due to late payments each year

The self-employed make up over 15 per cent of the UK workforce – and face challenges that larger organisations don’t have to deal with – yet so many of their clients still think it’s ok to pay their invoices late.
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10 May 2019
ePrivacy Regulation 2019 – when is it coming and what do small businesses need to know?

It might be delayed, but the new ePrivacy Regulation is still set to come into force in 2019.
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