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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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18 October 2019
Landlords see rents rise as new home buyers delay their plans because of Brexit

Demand for rental accommodation remains strong despite the broader uncertainty surrounding the economy, it has been revealed.
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17 October 2019
A six-step guide to becoming a dance teacher

Turning a passion into a profession is the dream for many budding self-employed dance instructors – teaching a creative skill can be an incredibly rewarding way to earn a living.
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16 October 2019
How to become a freelance graphic designer: a guide to starting your own business

If you’re wondering how to become a freelance graphic designer here’s our step-by-step guide – from the qualifications you need to actually starting your own business.
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14 October 2019
9 tips to protect your rental property this winter

As the evenings draw in and the temperature drops, it’s a period of change for everyone – not least landlords.
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10 October 2019
What is third party liability insurance?

Find a clear definition of third party liability insurance, explained with practical examples.
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10 October 2019
The 7 easiest ways to run a greener business

Businesses are responsible for 18 per cent of CO2 emissions in the UK. With a third of customers now choosing to buy from brands they believe are doing their bit for the environment, it’s now more important than ever for businesses to go green.
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8 October 2019
Kind tradesman builds pensioner’s front step in exchange for ‘a cup of tea and a chat’

What’s your estimate for a new front step? Here’s how one tradesman’s kindness was priceless to this 80-year-old pensioner.
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8 October 2019
What is an insurance broker?

What is an insurance broker? How is a broker different to an insurer? And how are we regulated? Find out what insurance brokers do in our brief explainer.
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8 October 2019
Good news for landlords: less than half of tenants are interested in buying a property

You’d be forgiven for assuming the bulk of renters are simply ‘biding their time’ until they can buy a house. But new research suggests tenants actually prefer the benefits of renting.
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7 October 2019
Unemployed? Start your business with over £2,000 from the New Enterprise Allowance

The New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) has been extended for another two years, with 30,000 new mentoring spaces available. Providing funding and other support as well as mentoring, the NEA is one of the government’s flagship policies.
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