If you work with fleets or manage commercial vehicles, you’ll may feel as if safety regulations are in constant motion. London’s lorry safety scheme is a good example of a policy that may have been a burden to many operators when it arrived. Yet, the impoved casualty rates in the capital point to a very Continue Reading…
Impersonation scams have become a daily irritation for many businesses. They seem to surge whenever trading gets busy. Fraudsters try to mimic trusted companies, courier services, payment platforms or even internal staff. The aim is simple. They want access to sensitive information. With impersonation scams on the rise, it’s worth taking a moment to sense-check Continue Reading…
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Looking ahead in the rental world can feel a bit like peering into a fogged-up bathroom mirror. You know the picture is in there somewhere, but the detail takes a moment to come through. Many landlords are asking where the real value might be for housing stock investments over the next five years? The good Continue Reading…
Are You Eligible for Compensation in the Car Finance Commission Scandal? To be eligible for a claim in the UK car finance scandal, you must have taken out a Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) or Hire Purchase (HP) agreement between April 6, 2007, and November 1, 2024, for personal use. The agreement must have included an Continue Reading…
Pay-per-mile EV tax: good news for vans, mixed news for everyone else The government’s proposed pay-per-mile EV tax has landed like a flat battery across much of the automotive world. One group, though, is quietly relieved. Currently under the plans being mooted, electric vans are expected to avoid the new charge, while electric cars and Continue Reading…
The true cost of being a landlord in 2025 Once upon a time, being a landlord was seen as a relatively straightforward way to invest. You bought a property, found a tenant, maintained the property and ensured that rent rolled in. Those days are long gone. In 2025, the reality of running even a single Continue Reading…
The government’s new Fair Work Agency will launch in April 2026, marking one of the biggest shifts in UK employment regulation in years. It’s designed to strengthen workers’ rights and simplify how employment laws are enforced. But while it’s being welcomed by unions and worker groups, business owners are watching closely to see what it Continue Reading…
A capital market losing its shine The London property market, particularly at the luxury end, is showing clear signs of strain. Sales of £5 million-plus homes have slipped by almost a fifth over the summer, according to new figures from Savills. It’s a notable cooling for what was once one of the most resilient corners Continue Reading…
Finding a Good Letting Agent: What Every Landlord Should Know If you’ve ever managed a rental property yourself, you’ll know it’s no walk in the park. Between sorting repairs, chasing rent payments, and keeping tenants happy, it can feel like a full-time job. So, it’s no surprise many landlords look for a helping hand. But Continue Reading…
