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Welcome to the Friend and Grant blog area.

Here you will find all the latest news, views and helpful guides in relation to accountancy, taxation and running a business.

We hope you find the information we post interesting.

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15th Nov 2023
The Growing Demand for Rental Properties in the UK Treating It Like a Serious Business Friend & Grant Accountants

The Growing Demand for Rental Properties in the UK: Treating It Like a Serious Business

With demand for rental property being at an all time high we explore considerations if you are thinking of getting into property investment and how to ensure you are compliant from the offset of your journey as a property investor.

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12th Nov 2023
What is a trust The pros and cons of setting up a trust Friend & Grant Accountants

What is a trust? The pros and cons of setting up a trust

Trusts are often overlooked by many as being too complicated or something only for the rich, whilst the former may be partially true the latter definitely is not. With proper professional advice the benefits of trusts can be demystified, and both the tax and practical benefits realised.

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10th Nov 2023
Empowering Dreams The Secret to Business Success Friend & Grant Accountants

Empowering Dreams: The Secret to Business Success

We examine how inspiring, encouraging and enabling the dreams of your team drives success in your business.

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9th Nov 2023
Why did you choose Accountancy Friend & Grant Accountants

Why did you choose Accountancy?

So, why Accountancy? A question that we get asked a lot, so we thought we’d write a blog about it! Read on to see the different reasons why Jack, Christie, Hannah and Lucy chose to go down this Career path and what fuelled their passion to become an Accountant.

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2nd Nov 2023
Embracing Diversity The Importance of an Inclusive Workplace Friend & Grant Accountants

Embracing Diversity: The Importance of an Inclusive Workplace

Creating a diverse work force is an important component of building a successful business. In this blog we examine why this is so and consider strategies to ensure your recruitment policy is inclusive.

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31st Oct 2023
The Haunting Consequences of Dying Without a Will for Your Business Friend & Grant Accountants

The Haunting Consequences of Dying Without a Will for Your Business

We all think it won’t happen to us, but unfortunately sometimes people die while they are still running their business. We’ve seen some horror stories of what happens when an untimely death occurs with no preparations in place. In this Hallowe’en themed blog we examine what could go wrong and how it could be fixed.

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26th Oct 2023
Can my company buy gold coins as an investment Friend & Grant Accountants

Can my company buy gold coins as an investment?

With great economic uncertainty at present and unstable inflation rates, business owners need not only be concerned with their company profits, but also with the value of their spare cash in real terms over time. Gold bars and gold coins have historically been considered as a relatively safe investment choice, so can you company take advantage of this?

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20th Oct 2023

October 2023 Property Newsletter

Property updates for October 2023 including - Record numbers of landlords making next purchase via Ltd companies, rocketing rent predictions, Possible rent controls increasing rent in Scotland and Proposed planning permission required for second homes in Wales.

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19th Oct 2023
It’s a car! It’s a van! It’s a tax headache waiting to happen! Friend & Grant Accountants

It’s a car! It’s a van! It’s a tax headache waiting to happen!

In this blog, we cover the different tax aspects of purchasing a company vehicle and the potential implications if you get it wrong!

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