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Do You Pay Council Tax on Unoccupied Properties? 1000 867 James Hallam

Do You Pay Council Tax on Unoccupied Properties?

In most cases, you have to pay council tax on every property you own, even if the property is currently empty or unoccupied. However, depending on your local council, you may be able to get a discount on council tax for any unoccupied properties you own. What is an Unoccupied Property? Usually, when we talk…

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Safety Tips For Navigating Crowded Waterways 1000 667 James Hallam

Safety Tips For Navigating Crowded Waterways

UK waterways can get crowded, especially during the busy summer months. In this post we will discuss some safety tips for navigating crowded waterways during high season, to help you avoid stress, arguments, and potential damages to your boat and others. Who Has Right of Way on UK Waterways? Which Side To Pass Other Boats…

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Avoiding Overheating Boat Engine and Equipment Failure in the Summer 1000 667 James Hallam

Avoiding Overheating Boat Engine and Equipment Failure in the Summer

An overheating boat engine is one of the biggest risks associated with the summer season. In this post we will discuss how you can maintain your boat engine during the summer, with tips on what you should do if your engine starts overheating. What Causes Engine Overheating? Boat engines can overheat at any time of…

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Beach Hut Maintenance Checklist for the Summer 1000 667 James Hallam

Beach Hut Maintenance Checklist for the Summer

Regular maintenance will keep your beach hut clean and pleasant all year round. Maintenance can also help to protect your beach hut from the elements, which is why some insurers specify how you should care for your beach hut as a requirement of their beach hut insurance policies. In this post we will discuss an…

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How Do I Insure an Unoccupied Property? 1000 667 James Hallam

How Do I Insure an Unoccupied Property?

Most home insurance policies will only cover “occupied” properties. If a property is unoccupied for a certain period of time, the policy may no longer provide the cover you need. In this post we will discuss how you can insure an unoccupied property, to give you peace of mind that you will be fully covered…

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How to Stop Shoplifters and Prevent Theft From Shops 1000 667 James Hallam

How to Stop Shoplifters and Prevent Theft From Shops

We recently published a guide to creating and implanting shoplifting policies and procedures for your retail business. In this post we will share some additional practical tips to help you reduce shoplifting from your store. How to Reduce Shoplifting In Store Perform Regular Stock Checks Regular stock checks will help you understand the scale of…

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What Insurance Do 24 Hour Gyms Need? 1000 666 James Hallam

What Insurance Do 24 Hour Gyms Need?

Gyms face a number of risks that many other businesses will never have to think about. For 24 hour gyms, these risks can be particularly pronounced. In this post we will outline the insurance products you should consider if you are running a 24 hour gym. What Insurance Do 24 Hour Gyms Need, By Law?…

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How Much is Restaurant Insurance in the UK? 1000 667 James Hallam

How Much is Restaurant Insurance in the UK?

In this post we will outline the numerous factors that can affect the amount you pay for restaurant insurance in the UK, to give you a general idea of how much you might pay for your policy. What is the Average Cost of Restaurant Insurance in the UK? So many factors can affect the cost…

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Dine and Dash – How to Prevent it in Your Restaurant 1000 667 James Hallam

Dine and Dash – How to Prevent it in Your Restaurant

Dine and dash is when customers leave a restaurant without paying for their meal. In UK law this is recognised as a form of theft. Dine and dash appears to be a growing issue in the UK, with around a third of hospitality businesses claiming to have experienced it. It can seriously eat into a…

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