Commercial Insurance Articles
- 28 Sep 2011
Home buying: is the dream slipping away for this generation of buyers?
Ever since the recession gripped Britain a number of years ago, much has been said of the effect on job levels across the country, economic growth and the shutting up of shops. Very little seems to have been mentioned of the struggling generation who are trying and failing to get themselves on the property ladder. - 08 Jun 2011
The Green Deal - landlord friend or foe?
Energy efficiency. Sustainability. Eco-friendly. Green credentials. Twenty years ago, these phrases were either seldom heard or considered buzz words that lacked substance. Now, however, it is impossible to avoid the huge implications that come along with them. - 11 Apr 2011
Advice for landlords: When tenants fail to pay their rent
Britain's buy to let property owners have a number of reasons to be happy in the sector as it stands. Demand for rental property is soaring, largely due to the immensely difficult mortgage market facing young house movers and first-time buyers. This in turn has allowed landlords to confidently expand their portfolios, while at the same time charging pretty much what they like in rent. - 11 Apr 2011
Landlords and energy efficiency: Progress in 2011?
Anyone entering Britain's buy to let property market for the first time will need to be aware of the energy-efficient essentials they should look for when purchasing an investment property. - 08 Jun 2010
Landlord confidence boosted by favourable PRS conditions
Research from Paragon Mortgages, RLA and NLA all suggest that landlords feel more optimistic about the future, with the last couple of months showing the signs of an upward trend in the PRS. - 22 Apr 2010
High-end property outperforming overall housing market
We take a look into the price of property within London and explore why high end properties are doing better over all than other types of properties. Includes indexes from Primelocation, Mouseprice.com and RICS. - 12 Sep 2007
Empty Property Rate Relief - new rules to hit commercial property?
With the Rating (Empty Properties) Act 2007 due to come into fornce in April 2008, there is concern in the property industry over new rules on how to apply Empty Property Rate Relief. This article for property insurance specialists Stride Limited looks at the implications for commercial property owners, landlords, leaseholders and investors. - 09 Aug 2007
UK house prices: on the edge?
Is the UK housing market finally cooling off and heading for a soft landing, is there worse in store for Britain's overstretched property investors or are the good times here for good? This specially commissioned article takes a detailed look at the future for UK house prices.
