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5-minute read
Autumn Budget – what does it mean for small businesses?
From Labour’s business tax roadmap to fuel duty increases, read our Autumn Budget predictions.
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4-minute read
How to clean a stainless steel hob in a rental property
Getting your rental property’s hobs back to sparkling can be a daunting task. Check out our video to…
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3-minute read
Loan to Value mortgage: what does ‘LTV’ mean and why is it important?
An LTV mortgage (‘loan-to-value’) is key to landlord management. Our simple guide defines ‘loan-to-value’ with examples and considerations.
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6-minute read
The top 11 property features to attract tenants
Whether you’re looking to buy a new property or want to give your current properties a boost, it’s…
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2-minute read
Average tenancy lengths across the UK revealed (plus, how long tenants really want to rent for)
The average length of a tenancy in the UK has increased to almost two years – but there…
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3-minute read
Simply Business data reveals tree-felling – Schema test – Lucy as reviewer+Author
Tree-felling, roof tiling, and scaffolding are the UK’s most dangerous trades, according to new research from Simply Business.…
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7-minute read
Top tips for setting up a professional email address
A guide for how to create a professional email address, why it’s important, tips and examples to help…
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5-minute read
Self-employed paternity pay: what do dads get?
Can self-employed dads get paternity pay? We answer this and other common self-employed paternity pay questions. Read more.
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3-minute read
A guide to confidentiality breaches in the workplace for employers and freelancers
Breaches of confidentiality can cause serious problems for business owners and the self-employed. Find out how to prevent…
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3-minute read
Tenant evictions costing landlords £2,000 and nine months of misery according to StudentTenant.com
StudentTenant.com suggests tenant evictions could cost over £2,000 and nine months of misery, but what exactly are landlords…
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6-minute read
How to avoid nightmare flat ownership situations (flat owners’ top tips)
We spoke to a couple of owners who ran into buy-to-let flat ownership problems. Read their tips for…
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