Second-hand car prices have now reached the highest point since April 2009. Demand is even stronger than a year ago when showrooms first reopened, with experts wondering when the boom will end? This is a welcome surprise and a much-needed uptick for an industry that’s been severely affected by the pandemic. Car dealer‘s figures show Continue Reading…
It’s easy to overlook depreciation when considering a car purchasers buying process. Running costs like fuel consumption, servicing and road tax are important factors to consider. However, they rarely add up to as much as the amount a new car loses in value over the first couple of years of ownership. For used car dealers Continue Reading…
The Government included in the recent Queen’s Speech, a number of proposals that could see the biggest shake up in the private rented sector for a generation. The publishing of proposals for several reforms is anticipated in autumn of this year. We outline below what, according to reports, they are expected to include. A white Continue Reading…
Damage to their property being described by tenants as “wear and tear” is a common bone of contention for a landlord. Costs incurred due to willful actions or lack of care by renters can be a contentious issue at the end of a rental period. Below we run through some key questions relating to this Continue Reading…
The UK continues to reduce its COVID-19 restrictions following the new rules that came into effect in England on 29th March. Here is a summary to help keep you up to speed on key dates and details on the COVID-19 Road Map. The below information is correct as of April 27th 2021. Read down the Continue Reading…
Swiss company Zurich, one of the largest insurance companies in the world and a significant player in the British market, is being accused of intentionally signing off dangerous flats as safe. Zurich, valued at £46 billion, issued ten-year warranties for 400,000 homes in Britain between 1993 and 2009. These allegations of wrongdoings have surfaced in Continue Reading…
Image: Al Jazeera English At the height of the pandemic a small patch of land in Epping, Essex, became a visual representation of how just how severely our beloved city had been affected. The stark image of a ‘taxi graveyard’, hundreds of London cabs gridlocked in a field, unrented and long unused made the impact Continue Reading…
After the Uber ruling, most felt that either employment claims or HMRC would bring gig economy companies to justice. But an unlikely hero emerges… The US Stock Market. Since the Uber ruling in February, confidence in tech-based gig economy business models is low. The Supreme Court ruling, as discussed in a few of our recent Continue Reading…
All councils in England were allocated a budget to support businesses impacted by Covid-19. Why have 72 councils completely overlooked taxi and private hire drivers? During the coronavirus pandemic, some businesses have been affected worse than others. Those offering services relying on people being out of the house are suffering worse than all. Amid the Continue Reading…
New regulations require that private landlords enlist competent and qualified professionals to conduct electrical safety inspections at least once every five years. In the event lack of electrical standards are discovered, landlords have 28 days to perform any necessary work unless otherwise specified. In June 2020, England implemented new regulations for landlords as it pertains Continue Reading…
