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How to Keep Proper Records as a Small Landlord
Accounting 22 Feb 2026

How to Keep Proper Records as a Small Landlord

How to Keep Proper Records as a Small Landlord (and Get Ready for MTD) Hello again! If you read my last post, you know that being a landl...

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Sole Trader vs. Limited Company and when to switch?
Legal 20 Feb 2026

Sole Trader vs. Limited Company and when to switch?

The Great Debate: Sole Trader vs. Limited Company – When is it Time to Level Up? Welcome back! As your dedicated Chartered Accountant, ...

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Common mistakes sole traders make
Accounting 20 Feb 2026

Common mistakes sole traders make

The “Oops” Audit: Common Mistakes Sole Traders Make (And How to Stay Off HMRC’s Naughty List) Welcome back! By now, you...

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What business expenses can I claim as a Sole Trader?
Accounting 20 Feb 2026

What business expenses can I claim as a Sole Trader?

Coffee, Computers, and… Cat Costumes? What Can You Actually Claim as a Sole Trader? Welcome back! It’s your favorite fun-loving C...

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How to transition to quarterly reporting – MTD
Tax 30 Jan 2026

How to transition to quarterly reporting – MTD

If the thought of reporting to HMRC four times a year makes you want to hide under your desk, breathe.

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The Ultimate Tax Guide for Small Landlords in the UK
Accounting 22 Jan 2026

The Ultimate Tax Guide for Small Landlords in the UK

Hello there, property pioneers! I’m your friendly neighborhood Chartered Accountant, and today we’re diving into the wonderful (and o...

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What the 2025 Autumn Budget Means for Your Business
Tax 19 Dec 2025

What the 2025 Autumn Budget Means for Your Business

Let's break down what this latest shake-up means for you, focusing on the specific reliefs and the broader corporate tax landscape.

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How does HMRC’s new Points-Based” Penalty System work
Tax 19 Nov 2025

How does HMRC’s new Points-Based” Penalty System work

HMRC is rolling this out to encourage regular digital reporting under Making Tax Digital (MTD). Instead of an immediate £100 fine for b...

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Tax 29 Oct 2025

Your complete guide to VAT registration

VAT registration becomes compulsory for a business once its taxable turnover meets the registration threshold in a 12-month period

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Tax 8 Oct 2025

What is my take home pay on £50k salary after tax

Tax and National Insurance are the main deductions you’ll notice on your pay slip. However dependent on your circumstance you may hav...

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