Legal and finance
Read our legal and finance guides for help running your business.
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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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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
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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6-minute read
What’s the difference between freehold and leasehold property ownership?
The two main forms of property ownership are leasehold and freehold. Find out freehold and leasehold differences, as…
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4-minute read
Becoming a music teacher in the UK: a 7 step guide to kick-start your career
If you’re a keen musician and you enjoy tutoring, setting up as a self-employed music teacher could be…
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5-minute read
A guide on where to find freelancers
When you run your own businesses, you might need to find freelancers to help with certain projects. Our…
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5-minute read
A simple guide to becoming a freelance writer
Becoming a freelance writer can be hugely rewarding, but first you need to take steps such as building…
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4-minute read
Guide to Working Tax Credit for the self-employed
As a self-employed worker you may be eligible for Working Tax Credit (WTC), as long as you fulfil…
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