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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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16 January 2019
Tenant fees ban – estate agents reveal how they plan to cover their costs

One estate agent has revealed how it plans to recoup the financial loss they’ll suffer as a result of the tenant fees ban due to come into force in June 2019.
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14 January 2019
HMRC system error could lead to fines for the self-employed – will you be affected?

A technical glitch in government systems means some taxpayers have received inaccurate payment reminders, and not paying the correct amount of tax you owe can result in fines.
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10 January 2019
Boost for landlords as middle-aged tenant numbers rise

Landlords stand to benefit from a larger pool of potential tenants as middle-aged people struggle to become homeowners, it has been revealed.
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9 January 2019
The guide to filling in and filing your Self Assessment tax return

It’s important to file your tax return before the deadline, or you risk a fine. Here’s how to fill in your tax return ready for 31 January.
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9 January 2019
Best buy-to-let areas in the UK for 2019

Landlords looking for the UK’s best buy-to-let areas in 2019 should consider Colchester and mark Central England as an area to watch, while Northern towns and cities feel the knock-on positive effects of recent investment in Manchester.
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8 January 2019
This Corrie star plans to step away from the cobbles and turn her hand to a trade

There’s a fairly well-known list of former-tradespeople-turned-famous-actors – from Arnold Schwarzeneger, a bricklayer in a former life, to Harrison Ford, who used to be a carpenter.
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7 January 2019
The self-employed guide to Self Assessment tax returns

If you’re self-employed, whether you run a business or work as a freelancer, you’ll usually need to fill in a Self Assessment tax return each year.
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7 January 2019
What will 2019 bring for small businesses and the self-employed?

2019 looks set to be a turbulent year for the UK, and self-employed people will be on the front line.
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4 January 2019
5 ways personal trainers and fitness instructors can promote their business in 2019

January can be a busy time for personal trainers and fitness instructors. But how exactly can you win – and retain – clients making New Year’s resolutions?
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28 December 2018
GDPR mistakes: the small business errors that could result in a hefty fine

We’re now more than seven months on from the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) deadline on 25 May 2018 – how confident are you that your small business is fully compliant?
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