Insurance News Archive
- 31 Aug 2007
Empty Property Levels Dropping
According to the Empty Homes Agency (EHA), there are currently 282,000 long-term empty homes in England, despite the huge demand for places for people to live - especially from first-time buyers. - 31 Aug 2007
Spain Enjoys 'highest Euro Property Price Increase'
Figures from the Halifax show that Spanish prices have doubled since 2002, outpacing every other country that has joined the single currency as well as the growth experienced in the UK. - 30 Aug 2007
Greenery 'brings Up Property Value'
Because there is not an endless supply of greenery, it is viewed as being at a premium so being near parks or open green spaces can add value to commercial properties. - 30 Aug 2007
Soaring Investment Reported In Parisian Properties
With such good connections to the UK and the continent via Eurostar, internal train services and flights, Paris is extremely attractive for overseas buyers who are generally keen for easy access back home. - 29 Aug 2007
Global Credit Crisis Hits Commercial Property
According to the head of development firm Segro, the sector has started to see effects such as falling demand from investors for new properties, as well as a slowdown in the rise of rental yields. - 29 Aug 2007
Tip Of Italy 'offers Tip-top Bargains'
Overseas investment firm Each Property Med highlighted the area on the 'toe' of Italy's 'boot' as having one-bedroom beachfront apartments for just £32,000 when buying off-plan, with three-bedroom properties not stretching the wallet too badly at £66,000. - 28 Aug 2007
Landlords 'should Beware Low Letting Fees'
Price drops in letting charges are being used by agents who are desperate to attract as many landlords as possible since demand for rental accommodation is so high that they are running out of properties to offer waiting tenants. - 28 Aug 2007
Property Investors 'should Have Great Confidence' In East Berlin
The former Soviet portion of the German capital has undergone significant renovation work since the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, with the east finally approaching the prosperity of the west of the city. - 24 Aug 2007
Landlords Warned Over Insurance Information Accuracy
This can include details of the materials used to construct the building, the level of protection provided by security systems to deter thieves and the location of safety devices such as sprinklers, according to the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers (AIRMIC). - 24 Aug 2007
Swiss Ski Chalets 'outperform' General Market
Now ski holiday properties in the country have been highlighted as generating higher incomes than the general market. - 23 Aug 2007
Young Britons Looking Abroad For Property Investment
Some 84 per cent of British people aged between 18 and 25 told RightMoveOverseas they believed it was easier to buy abroad than in the UK. - 22 Aug 2007
French Rail Upgrade 'to Boost Property Investment Opportunities'
But the French are not resting on their laurels as their rail network is undergoing regular expansion, with a new service between Paris and Strasbourg reportedly halving the travel time between the two cities.
