Tenants face growing competition as demand for rental properties across the UK soars. As owning a home has become increasingly elusive for much of the UK population, the rental market has boomed. So how exactly have these trends played out, and what do property experts predict for the rental market in 2022? Demand in rental Continue Reading…
One of the main advantages of having life insurance in place for landlords or property owners is peace of mind, not just for yourself but for your loved ones too. As a landlord, you may be used to juggling a million different things at once such as maintaining the quality of all your different properties, Continue Reading…
The government has announced tax changes in response to growing living costs. Despite unveiling in his Spring Statement on March 23rd, a raft of new tax measures that will benefit millions of Britons, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has been criticised for not going far enough. Many people are experiencing terrible economic times as Continue Reading…
Determining whether a contractor is bona-fide or labour-only can be tricky for many firms working in the construction industry. With employer’s liability being a legal requirement for contractors utilising the services of labour-only contractors it is crucial that business owners know the difference. Below we have provided a simple explanation of the key points of Continue Reading…
You have a range of legal responsibilities as a residential landlord. Keeping rental properties safe and free of hazards is one of your responsibilities, as is ensuring that all supplied gas and electrical equipment is properly installed and maintained, adhering to fire safety regulations, providing an Energy Performance Certificate, and safeguarding tenants’ deposits. Landlords in Continue Reading…
Across industry lines, slips and trips repeatedly reign as the most common cause of workplace injury. In fact, slips and trips contribute to nearly 40 percent of total employee injuries in the UK each year. Employers like you could suffer from lost productivity, lowered staff morale and hefty HSE prosecution costs following a slip and Continue Reading…
The COVID-19 pandemic has made mental health a big topic recently. Many people have suffered from burnout, despair, anxiety, and substance addiction in the last two years. According to the Office for National Statistics, one in every five persons suffered from depression in early 2021. This figure is more than double what was seen before Continue Reading…
We all know the NHS has been stretched to its limits over the last 18 months which has had a significant impact on NHS wait times and access to treatment. Nobody wants to think about themselves or their nearest & dearest receiving bad news but in reality, this happens – would you want to put Continue Reading…
Embarrassment, outcome fears and anxiety are found to be the most common reasons for putting off a cancer screening, and according to Bupa – one in ten delay their cancer screenings. A survey conducted among 2,000 UK adults in July on behalf of Bupa Health Clinics has found that one in 10 people are delaying Continue Reading…
As claims for eyecare drop during lockdown, increased screen time is blamed for deteriorating eye health among employees, employers are warned of a duty of care towards employee eyesight. Health Shield Friendly Society has warned employers of their duty of care towards their employee’s eyesight as new research indicates that prolonged screen time is causing Continue Reading…