When autumn arrives and the weather begins to cool, many people turn to their fireplaces for warmth. Using fireplaces and chimneys for heat without first maintaining and examining them can be dangerous – even deadly – after months of inactivity. Because fireplaces and chimneys are often left unused during the summer, it is critical to Continue Reading…
The winter months bring more than simply frigid temperatures and shorter days. Snow and ice can pose a concern to property managers and landlords, with the possibility of financial liability. A property manager or landlord may be held liable for the impact of winter, depending on the circumstances of the lease/tenancy agreement. It is critical Continue Reading…
The age of the electric vehicle will bring a mighty drop in tax income that Britain so desperately needs. Where are we going to replace it? Electric vehicles are a wonderful thing. There’s no one, except classic car enthusiasts or people that own petrol stations, that disagree. That being said, there’s no doubt that there Continue Reading…
‘Your car loses its value as soon as you drive it out of the showroom’. Not any more… The meteoric rise of used cars have reached such heights that nearly all used cars are now the same price as new ones. Where do we go from here? Whatever their previous opinion on used cars, if Continue Reading…
We are incredibly proud and delighted to have won Best SME Insurance Employer, at the recent British Insurance Awards. This accolade highlights the tremendous work by all involved over the last year, especially throughout the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic. The prestigious award recognises businesses that go the extra mile to support their staff Continue Reading…
The cladding nightmare needs a leader to fix it and Boris has chosen Michael Gove to be that man… Chants of “Michael Gove, we want justice!” bellowed around Parliament Square the day after Boris Johnson gave Gove the role of Secretary of State for Levelling Up. Having held numerous government positions (Chancellor of the Duchy Continue Reading…
Image: Volkswagen Addison Lee’s pre-emptive purchase of 450 electric cars is a smart move that ups their green credential… and they’ll potentially reap some rewards. Addison Lee, London’s private hire behemoth, has put in a massive order for 450 ID4 electric cars from Volkswagen. They are spending £160 million to electrify their 4000-strong private hire Continue Reading…
Its clear to all that HGV drivers make the country go around. The argument goes that they’ve been underpaid, underappreciated and denied basic human rights. But now they’re calling the shots. Could a Dutch innovation provide a long term solution to the satisfaction of both transport suppliers and driver representatives? I was in Currys PC Continue Reading…
It’s been a roller coaster for landlords in the last few years. What happens when we get off the ride? In July 2020, the eye of the storm of the pandemic, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced big changes to property tax. Stamp duty exemptions went from £125,000 up to an incredible £500,000. After Continue Reading…
The green times are well and truly upon us. Though owners of classic cars are likely to enter a period of mourning. Since the 1st of September, the standard grade of petrol in Great Britain has become E10. This means it has up to 10 per cent bio ethanol content). Before this, regular unleaded was Continue Reading…
