About Ben Locker
Ben Locker is a content marketing consultant and copywriter and who specialises in professional services and B2B marketing, writing about everything from software and accountancy to construction and power tools. He co-founded the Professional Copywriters’ Network, the UK’s association for commercial writers, and is named in Direct Marketing Association research as ‘one of the copywriters who copywriters rate’.
Posts by Ben Locker
Autumn Budget 2026: what you need to know
Posted by Ben Locker on October 28, 2026Autumn Budget 2026: higher tax for landlords and savers, BADR halved and a £100 energy payment. What John Healey announced and what it means for you.
Do accountants need to be registered? Don’t find out the hard way!
Posted by Ben Locker on October 28, 2026If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Do accountants need to be registered?” you may have been shocked by the answer. So, what safeguards are there?
Buy to let hotspots – where are the best places to invest?
Posted by Ben Locker on October 16, 2026This online buy to let tool allows investors to look at the average property price, rent, and yield for any given postcode area.
IHT planning – is it time to get your house in order?
Posted by Ben Locker on October 13, 2026It’s important that you think about IHT planning as early as possible to make use of all available reliefs. Have you got your house in order?
Why are landlords selling up – and is buy-to-let still worth it?
Posted by Ben Locker on September 7, 2026Currently, many landlords are selling up and leaving the buy-to-let market. But is it still worth holding a portfolio of rental properties?
Marshmallows and VAT: when size matters
Posted by Ben Locker on August 12, 2026Marshmallows and VAT have recently come under the spotlight. But did a tribunal rule that giant marshmallows were confectionery or not?
Are glasses tax deductible?
Posted by Ben Locker on July 23, 2026If you wear glasses, you may have asked yourself: “Are glasses tax deductible?” We take a look at the rules for claiming for your eyecare.
Running a business alone – how to overcome the challenges
Posted by Ben Locker on July 8, 2026Running a business alone can be lonely and stressful for some of us, so here are some ideas to help make it easier for you.
Renters’ Rights Act: a practical guide for landlords
Posted by Ben Locker on June 15, 2026Find out what the Renters’ Rights Act means for you as a landlord, when each phase starts, and the practical steps to take to stay compliant.
Invoice fraud: 31% of UK businesses fall victim
Posted by Ben Locker on May 21, 2026Research by Ivalua reveals that at least 31% of businesses are affected by invoice fraud. We look at how to protect yourself.
