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How to protect a tenant deposit When you rent your property to a tenant, you need to protect the deposit on an assured shorthold tenancy that started after 6 April 2007.  Currently, you must do this within 14 days of...
Government income support for self-employed during COVID-19 The government recently announced support to help self-employed people during the current COVID-19 pandemic. To help you understand which support might be available to you and how you can access it, we have compiled...
Academy Schools Scandal I watched the BBC Panorama programme on The Academy Schools Scandal in 2019 and I was not surprised by any of its content.  One of the trusts mentioned (Silver Birch) is located in the London Borough of...
How to remortgage my property If you are coming to the end of a fixed-term mortgage, you do not have to just go with your existing mortgage provider when your current mortgage ends. Mortgage lenders should take into consideration the...
What is a Leasehold property When you purchase a leasehold flat/apartment, you are buying ownership of the property for a fixed amount of time.  You do not own the land upon which the building is built. Not every lease is the...
Top ten outdoor garden festoon lights 2020 If you are planning a family lockdown party or an end of lockdown party, good lighting and a decent sound system make any event inviting, exciting and welcoming. When investing in new festoon lights,...
5 Most Popular Attractions in Orlando Orlando is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the U.S, and it is primarily due to the city’s multitude of amazing attractions. The city has a wide variety of theme parks and...
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What is a solar panel?

What is a Solar Panel A solar panel is designed to environmentally generate electricity or heating from the sun. The most powerful source of light is the sun and photovoltaic (PV) cells turn sunlight into electricity. Solar panels are typically placed on...
Home insurance is a minefield, full of caveats and clauses of how you are or are not covered. However, you DO expect your insurance company and their representatives to work within UK Regulations and to a professional Code of Conduct to...
How to get on the Electoral Roll The Electoral Roll Register (or Electoral Roll), lists the names of everyone who is registered to vote. You should use the register to vote service to get on the electoral register and update your...