New UK laws will require planning permission for holiday home rentals. Is this tackling housing pressure or restricting tourism? Have you already got a UK holiday rental? Perhaps you’re considering buying somewhere desirable, that will work for quick breaks whilst also generating you a strong rental return? If so, the government could be throwing a Continue Reading…
A policy that saw the introduction across the country of high speed roads without hard shoulders is set to be abandoned. After multiple deaths on Smart motorways, The Times is reporting that no more will be constructed in England. The use of seven trial roads were paused in 2022 pending a safety review, these will Continue Reading…
Flood damage can result from a multitude of causes. It frequently has expensive repercussions. The structure of a building, its interior fittings, decoration, mechanical and electrical systems, machinery and stock can all be severely impacted. There’s also expenditure on clean-up and drying operations as well as the cost of ensuing business interruption. The average cost Continue Reading…
A quick guide to the present and future of VAT in the ground transport industry What actually is VAT? In simple terms, it’s a tax added to most products and services sold by VAT-registered businesses. It brings obligations that include keeping records, reporting to HMRC, and paying any VAT owed. Businesses with a taxable turnover Continue Reading…
An unsure chapter in the exciting story of the post-pandemic used car industry. We’ve covered the high and lows of the used car market here on the Plan Blog. For a time, online used car companies were the hottest tech stock in town. Brands like Cazoo, Carzam and Cinch were making the most of a Continue Reading…
According to a survey by buy-to-let broker Mortgages for Business, 33% of landlords are worrying about the scrapping of Section 21. Under government plans, landlords will no longer have the right to evict tenants without giving a valid reason. Currently, landlords can use Section 21 of the 1988 Housing Act to evict tenants with two Continue Reading…
Electric vehicle innovator LEVC achieves a significant landmark in its production of green taxis. Plan are proud to be partners of the London Electric Vehicle Company, as their preferred insurance supplier for their range of electric taxis. LEVC has achieved the milestone of manufacturing and selling 10,000 electric taxis globally since January 2018. The company’s Continue Reading…
According to new research, by the end of the year over 160,000 SMEs and microbusinesses in the UK will be breaking UK law. The financial services review website Wise Money People found that these companies will fail to protect their staff by arranging suitable employers’ liability (EL) insurance. The impact of successive economic hardships could Continue Reading…
The UK Department for Transport has proposed new standards to Improve safety for taxi and private hire vehicle safety. With a TfL consultation to follow. The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has set out new standards to enhance the safety of taxi (black cab) and private hire vehicle (PHV) passengers. The Statutory Taxi and Private Continue Reading…
Rental prices in the UK have increased by an average of £120. With London, Manchester and Glasgow all having the biggest rises by far. As well as rising energy bills and food costs, rents have begun to increase rapidly in London. The average monthly rent is now higher than at any other point in history, Continue Reading…
