Commercial Insurance Articles
- 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. - 30 Nov 2009
Will new legislation mark an end to HMOs in some areas?
New legislation has been proposed by various organisations including vociferous local residential assocations, for the banning of House in Multiple Occupation. Some claim that houses let to students etc, encourage anti-social behaviour and disrupt otherwise harmonious areas. - 19 Jun 2009
'Unplandlords' changing the face of UK rental market
In May 2009, the phrase " Unplandlords" was coined, relating to the increase in property owners that have turned to the rental market. Industry professionals have commented that this is because people no longer have to sell (or can sell), move out of their current property and rent it out due to low interest rates for mortgages all because of the slump in the market. Due to the rise in competivity, tenants are capitalising and becoming more savvy in terms of what they expect - 19 Jun 2009
Landlord regulation 'may allow bad proprietors to slip under radar'
A recent study into the property rental market shows an increase in "unplandlords" - property owners unable to sell turn to renting during the economic downturn - 14 Nov 2008
The correct insurance cover to protect your property assets
If you own investment property for any reason, it is important that the insurance you have is arranged to protect you against all eventualities. In most cases, the cost of cover is passed on to the tenants who often have a full repairing lease so they also have a vested interest in ensuring the cover is correct. - 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.
