Nordic Calm: A January Reflection on Work, Wellbeing and Balance

by Ian Woya | 23 Jan, 2026 | Business Coaching

This January I had a lovely start to the year attending a wedding in Liverpool.  I met lots of lovely people, one of whom was Finnish.  As we spoke what struck me was how calmly he spoke about life.  It reminded me of my conversations with an old university friend who...

Understanding the New Property Wealth Tax: Insights From the Specialist Property Accountants

by Ian Woya | 15 Jan, 2026 | Property Sector Accountants

The High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) or mansion tax was one of many measures introduced during the Autumn Budget at the end of November. It has caused concern for property owners in regions with high average property prices, as well as for landlords, investors...

Advice on Managing UK Inheritance Tax Reforms From the Accountants for Landlords

by Ian Woya | 14 Jan, 2026 | Property Sector Accountants

The numerous reforms and announcements made at the Spring Statement and the Autumn Budget in 2025 have affected landlords and other property professionals in various ways. This includes the changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules, which are of particular concern to...

Advice on Preparing for Making Tax Digital From Our Team of Accountants for Contractors

by Ian Woya | 5 Dec, 2025 | Contractor Accountants

As most contractors will be aware, Making Tax Digital (MTD) has been a phased introduction of mandatory changes to the way businesses and self-employed professionals submit reports to HMRC. This started with declarations for VAT-registered companies and will become...

Key Advice From the Accountants for Hospitality Businesses: How to Avoid Tax Traps

by Ian Woya | 17 Nov, 2025 | Hospitality Accountants

Reports earlier this year found that as many as a third of businesses in the hospitality sector were trading at a loss, as companies struggled with the increases in NICs, business rates, minimum wage reforms, and NIC thresholds. Separate articles have also reported...