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Our checklist and tips for maintaining your holiday home
Ever dreamed of buying a house in the country? What about at the beach, or in the mountains, or on the edge of a vineyard?
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What would a no-deal Brexit mean for UK landlords?
At the time of writing, a no-deal Brexit is looking increasingly likely, as the prime minister Boris Johnson prepares the country to leave the EU without a deal. But who knows what might happen?
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How many homes are at risk of flooding in the UK?
Flood warnings being issued and sandbags being handed out are becoming an increasingly common occurrence in the UK.
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How to get your car mechanics business to stand out
The motor vehicle maintenance and repair market in the UK brings in an annual revenue of £27.5bn. This is according to a UK market research report from IBISWorld, which also shows that the industry employs 212,582 people across 43,081 businesses. That’s a lot of car mechanics!
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Why the time to buy an Electric Car is right now in the UK?
Phillip Hammond, then transport secretary just before Christmas 2010 claimed that the year 2011 would be a great one for the electric car, but he was absolutely wrong!
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Top 5 tips for new motor traders
A report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, cited by Motor Trade Insider, found that here in the UK, the motor trade industry turns over a staggering £64.1 billion every year. Not only that, but more than 770,000 are employed by the industry.
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How to employ the right people in the motor industry
A company is only as good as its people, regardless of its size or industry. If you own a small or medium-sized motor trade business, then the people you decide to employ can mean the difference between failure and success.
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What cars have the best resale value?
More than two million used cars changed hands in the first few months of this year, shows data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). To be exact, there were a total of 2,020,144 transactions during this time, with March proving to be a particularly high-performing month in terms of sales.
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Is employers’ liability insurance a legal requirement?
Employers’ liability insurance is a commercial insurance that virtually all companies must take out. It is a legal requirement for most businesses in the UK that employ at least one person.
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When do you need motor trade insurance?
If you have a business that requires you or your staff to handle or drive customers’ vehicles – or even your own vehicles – you will require a comprehensive form of insurance to protect your company against any legal claims for accidents and mishaps that occur on-site or off-site.
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Top 5 tips for starting a vehicle valet service
Even though you might think that a car washing business would be an easy one to create, there are actually a number of obstacles you have to think about first. Remember there are car dealers, mechanics and other businesses operating in the industry that can offer the same service. It’s definitely a competitive business to get into and the key is finding a way to deliver an excellent service while keeping profits rolling in.
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Can you go on holiday abroad if you're on dialysis?
Holidays are a chance for us to escape the everyday, relax and unwind. Taking time out is important for our health and wellbeing – but if you suffer from kidney disease and are on dialysis, you might be concerned about the implications it has on travelling abroad.
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