IR35 update
Tuesday the 9th of July saw Contractors like you gather at Westminster as part of an organised lobby that sought to bring attention to the suspected damage of introducing IR35, and the ‘off payroll tax’ rules, to the private sector. A move by HMRC that is set to come into force in April 2020.
The importance of Professional Indemnity insurance for IT...
It is important you carry comprehensive business insurance to protect you from the unexpected. One of the key policies recommended to IT Contractors is Professional Indemnity insurance (PI).
How you can save money by Remortgaging
If you're like us, your mortgage is your biggest monthly outgoing. Here's how you could save money by remortgaging.
Critical Illness cover FAQs
How does Critical Illness Cover work? Is it necessary for Contractors? What are the benefits? Find all the answers in our Critical Illness cover FAQs.
What is Indemnity Insurance?
Mistakes happen. Which is why it’s important that as a Contractor your business is protected. Indemnity Insurance is designed to help you cover the costs incurred if a client suffers any losses because of your work.
Guest Post: Becoming financially free
Have you wondered how to become financially free in your work as a Contractor? In this guest post, Alex Ward explains how he became financially free through the use of a model focused on the unconscious mind.
What is Private Healthcare?
When we fall ill the only thing we want is to get better. Especially as a Contractor when you can’t rely on an employer to cover your wages. Having Private Healthcare in place will help you get back on your feet and back to work faster than standard NHS services.
Income protection for homeowners
Is your biggest outgoing your mortgage repayments? Make sure you don’t miss a payment with income protection.
Who pays for a Mortgage when you’re no...
If you pass away, your mortgage debt doesn’t unfortunately disappear - it will fall onto your loved ones. With a Life Insurance policy however you can ensure that the remainder of your mortgage is paid off in the event of your death - ensuring your family financial security when they need it most.
Looking after your mental health when you’re a...
In light of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, here are our tips to help you look after your mental wellbeing even with a busy schedule.
Using a Contractor Mortgage Broker rather than going...
When looking for a new home it's hard to know where to start. Avoid the hassle that can be associated with Contractor mortgages by working with an expert Contractor mortgage broker.
5 top tips to getting a Contractor Mortgage
Getting a Contractor Mortgage isn’t easy but, the process can be made a whole lot simpler when you have Broadbench’s expert Contractor mortgage adviser’s on your side. Here are our top tips to getting a Contractor Mortgage.