Commercial insurance article archive
- 31 May 2007
European Property Opens New Opportunities For Investors
Property investors seeking an alternative to the uncertain outlook for the UK property market are looking to Europe. As Stride Limited now has the ability to insure properties throughout Europe, this article looks at the range of property investment opportunities on the continent, including those countries with healthy markets and some locations to be approached with caution. - 31 May 2007
UK Insurers First Quarter 2007 Results Show The Health Of The Market
With the major insurers reporting their Q1 results for 2007, this article looks at the winners and losers in the life, commercial and personal lines insurance markets. Also included is an assesment of the direction the market is heading as it emergers from a period of slow growth worldwide. - 04 May 2007
House Prices And HIPs - What Lies In Store For The Housing Market
The effects of the introduction of Home Information Packs (HIPs) are unknown and a slew of contradictory data is confusing the market, so what does the future hold for home buyers and sellers? This specially commissioned research article canvasses opinion from leading players in the UK property market to clarify the situation regarding the imminent introduction of HIPs and the likely direction of house prices this summer. - 04 May 2007
Service Charges - The New RICS Code Of Practice
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has introduced a new code of practice on service charges, which have long been an area of conflict between landlords and tenants. This guide to the new code looks at the major changes and innovations, as well as the opinions of major property industry bodies.
