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Guide to Recruiting Temporary Staff in Marine Trades 1000 750 James Hallam

Guide to Recruiting Temporary Staff in Marine Trades

Temporary staff drive both the recreational and the commercial marine trades. If you are looking to hire some temporary staff for your marine operations, in this post we will share some best practice tips for finding the high quality help you need. We will also discuss the sort of qualities you should look out for…

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Freeholder Responsibilities to Leaseholders 1000 667 James Hallam

Freeholder Responsibilities to Leaseholders

If you are a freeholder, then you have certain legal responsibilities to your leaseholders. In this post we will outline your responsibilities as a freeholder, so you can ensure you stay compliant. What Are My Responsibilities as a Freeholder? Freeholders own a plot of land, along with any structures located on this land. You may…

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What Level of Professional Indemnity Insurance Do I Need? 800 533 James Hallam

What Level of Professional Indemnity Insurance Do I Need?

When you take out a professional indemnity insurance policy, you will be asked to choose your level of cover. And you might wonder: How much professional indemnity insurance do I need? In this post we will outline the key considerations that will help you determine what level of professional indemnity insurance is right for you.…

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Beach Hut Winter Maintenance Checklist 1000 667 James Hallam

Beach Hut Winter Maintenance Checklist

We recently published a guide to beach hut summer maintenance, which discussed how you can get your beach hut ready for the high season. In this post we will explore beach hut winter maintenance, with a checklist of tasks that will help you safely “close down” your hut for the winter months. Why You Need…

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Leaving a House Unoccupied in Winter: Dos and Don’ts 1000 667 James Hallam

Leaving a House Unoccupied in Winter: Dos and Don’ts

Whether you are leaving your home unoccupied for a few days, a few weeks, or a few months, it is essential that you take steps to secure your property. This is particularly important over the winter months, when the low temperatures can make small problems escalate into major disasters. In this post we will outline…

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Overtourism Destinations and How Travel Agents Can Help Combat It 1000 563 James Hallam

Overtourism Destinations and How Travel Agents Can Help Combat It

Growing numbers of travel agents and tour operators are working to address overtourism, either through promoting alternative destinations, or through focusing on more sustainable travel packages. In this post we will outline what overtourism is, and explore some of the areas currently affected by the issue. We will also discuss some ways travel agents and…

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Rare Books & Collectables: A Market for 2025 and Beyond 1000 664 James Hallam

Rare Books & Collectables: A Market for 2025 and Beyond

In a world ruled by screens, something surprising is happening: rare books are booming. As e-readers and digital platforms dominate, collectors are turning toward tangible, timeless works of literature and history. This revival isn’t just nostalgia, it is a recognition of the enduring power of physical books as both cultural artefacts and investment assets. The…

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Whisky as an Investment – Collecting the Water of Life 1000 663 James Hallam

Whisky as an Investment – Collecting the Water of Life

For centuries, whisky has been celebrated as a drink to savour, a glass shared with friends, a marker of special occasions. But in recent years, it has become something more: an investment class in its own right. Rare bottles and vintage casks now sell for six-figure sums, and investors are increasingly treating whisky as seriously…

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Original Hermes Birkin Bag, 2025 Credit: Lev Radin/Alamy News Live
Birkin No.1 – The Birth of a Cultural Icon 1000 719 James Hallam

Birkin No.1 – The Birth of a Cultural Icon

When Sotheby’s sold Jane Birkin’s own Hermès Birkin bag in 2025, it wasn’t just another high-profile auction. It was history. The original Birkin bag achieved a record-breaking £1.8 million. For collectors, it was the ultimate symbol of fashion crossing the line from accessory to blue-chip asset. A bag born from chance The Birkin’s origin story…

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