About Ben Locker
Ben Locker is a copywriter who specialises in business-to-business 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
Rent in advance now limited to a month
Posted by Ben Locker on January 16, 2025Under the Renters Rights Act landlords can now ask for no more than one month’s rent in advance – but will there be unintended consequences?
Social media influencers and tax
Posted by Ben Locker on January 8, 2025HMRC is sending out letters to influencers it believes may not be declaring income. But what are the rules regarding influencers and tax?
Changes for landlords in 2026
Posted by Ben Locker on January 7, 20252027 sees a lot of significant changes for landlords. We look at some of the most significant changes and how they will affect you.
Financial consultants – don’t wait until crisis hits
Posted by Ben Locker on December 27, 2024Financial Consultants – don’t let your business struggle alone. Save yourself time and hassle by hiring good external advisers.
Improve your business – be sure to do things in the right order!
Posted by Ben Locker on December 10, 2024Improve your business – we explain how you will need to do things in the right order if you wish to improve your chances of business success.
Do accountants need to be registered? Don’t find out the hard way!
Posted by Ben Locker on November 25, 2024If 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 November 13, 2024This 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 November 11, 2024It’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?
Nightmare tenants – advice for landlords
Posted by Ben Locker on October 30, 2024As more people struggle to pay the rent, more landlords find themselves with nightmare tenants. So, what can you do to protect yourself?
The Breathing Space debt respite scheme. How does it work?
Posted by Ben Locker on October 18, 2024The Breathing Space debt respite scheme – how does it work, and what does it mean for debtors and creditors?
