Insurance News Archive
- 31 Mar 2008
'Leeds And Newcastle Good For Property Investment'
Paul Collins, property editor at website BuyAssociation, advised property investors to consider "the actual make-up of the city itself" when deciding on their investment location. - 31 Mar 2008
New Body Formed To Help Investors In Spanish Property Market
The Safe Buying Experience (SEB) aims to ensure a safe and secure process for investment in the Spanish property market as well as a range of independent professional services for investors, Homes Worldwide reports. - 28 Mar 2008
'Government Property Review Good News For Developers'
Communities secretary Hazel Blears announced the housing greenpaper, which aims to reduce restrictions to the property planning process, earlier this week. - 28 Mar 2008
'Spanish Property Demand Has Plummeted'
According to figures published by the country's National Statistical Institute (INE), the number of property deals decreased by 27 per cent in January, compared to the same time last year. - 27 Mar 2008
'Number Of Britons Looking For Overseas Property Doubles'
According to Fairinvestment.co.uk, up to 44 per cent of people in the UK hoping to gain a foothold on the property ladder would consider moving overseas where prices are cheaper. - 27 Mar 2008
'Postcode Lottery Blights Hips'
In a recent investigation by Which?, researchers were quoted prices of between £234 to £529 when they asked estate agents in England and Wales how much a Hip would cost. - 26 Mar 2008
Property Owners Urged To Have 'adequate Cover'
Sainsbury's Bank claimed that its research revealed five per cent of homeowners do not have buildings insurance, while a further ten per cent of adults do not have contents cover. - 26 Mar 2008
Spain Offers "value For Money"
Terry Walker of PropertyInSpain.net claimed that a significant number of people prefer Spain due to its "accessibility, friendly culture and sunshine". - 25 Mar 2008
Manchester Property Market To Improve
Experts at property firm GVA Grimley have suggested that markets in the north-west of England are performing well compared with other regions, while Manchester has shown particular strength. - 25 Mar 2008
Seek Advice Before Buying Abroad
Peter Esders, a partner at the International Law Partnership, has suggested that many British investors find themselves facing difficulties in completing an overseas property purchase because they have not fully understood the processes involved. - 20 Mar 2008
Property Improvements 'must Be Done Right'
This is the advice of RatedPeople.com, which says that if investors are unable to do a good job of improvements themselves they should draft in the help of a professional. - 20 Mar 2008
Property Investment 'remains Strong'
Rob Martin believes the property market will recover in the second half of this year and total investment returns will turn positive once more.
