Insurance News Archive
- 28 Nov 2008
Rate Cut On The Way, Say Experts
An Adfero poll of analysts, economists, financial institutions and business organisations yielded a unanimous verdict ahead of next week's meeting of the monetary policy committee (MPC), with all 11 anticipating a cut. - 27 Nov 2008
Buy-to-let Is 'very Competitive'
Paul Shamplina, a founder partner of Landlord Action, commented at a recent industry event the market is "dog-eat-dog". - 27 Nov 2008
Green MOT For Property?
According to the Foresight Programme, developers and homeowners could see their buildings given MOT-style tests in order to assess their green credentials. - 27 Nov 2008
Landlords 'must Take Care Of Property'
Neil Marsden, environmental health consultant for the Residential Landlords Association, commented owners have a duty to maintain their property. - 26 Nov 2008
Rate Relief May Have 'limited Impact'
As part of the pre-Budget report it was put forward the property perk for vacant buildings will be introduced. - 26 Nov 2008
Renters 'should Be Embraced'
James Davis, chief executive officer (CEO) and founder of upad, commented those choosing to do so should be "embraced". - 25 Nov 2008
Couples 'are In The Market To Rent'
A study by Experian found high repossession rates and steep house price corrections in the midlands and south-west regions of the UK, which may prompt younger couples to stay in the rental market for longer, residentiallandlord.co.uk reports. - 24 Nov 2008
Commercial Property 'attractive Over The Long Term'
Just days after the commercial property giant Hammerson reported that it was well-placed to withstand any further economic downturns, investment advisor Graeme King has claimed that valuations look attractive when looked at through a five-year view. - 21 Nov 2008
Reluctant Landlords 'pose A Risk'
According to the National Landlords Association (NLA), a growth in the number of instructions to let indicates that an increasing number of people are letting their properties in order to avoid selling them. - 20 Nov 2008
Builders 'try To Support Demand'
The Home Builders Federation (HBF) maintained that despite redundancies in the house building sector, builders are still trying to keep up with housing demand. - 20 Nov 2008
German Buy-to-let 'a Good Choice'
Real estate website BuyAssocation.co.uk maintained that property in German cities offers an attractive option for UK investors as a high proportion of people rent in the country. - 20 Nov 2008
Lack Of New Build 'a Good Thing'
Property consultant Drivers Jonas maintained the fact very few new builds will begin in the next six to 18 months is because financial issues and poor demand is a good thing.
