Archive for 2011/06


WARNING: These products could seriously damage your wealth - This is Money


WARNING: These products could seriously damage your wealth
This is Money
These are usually sold by banks, building societies and insurance companies as a low-risk way to invest in the stock market. Most ask you to invest a lump sum for five years and hold out the opportunity for more growth than you'd get in a savings

When Buying A Home It Pays To Have A Survey - Money High Street


When Buying A Home It Pays To Have A Survey
Money High Street
RICS HomeBuyer Report: Contains all the features of the Condition Report, plus a market valuation and insurance rebuild costs. It also includes advice on defects that may affect the value of the property with repairs and ongoing maintenance advice.

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TJ Hughes collapses into administration - Property Week News


TJ Hughes collapses into administration
Property Week News
The collapse comes after its credit insurance was withdrawn for its suppliers in March and Property Week revealed that it had entered negotiations with some of its landlords to obtain rent concessions. The administrators are seeking offers for the sale

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House price drop creates more property owners? - Stride


House price drop creates more property owners?
Stride
As prices fell by 0.4 per cent compared to April's figures, the average property value was revealed as £161823 by the Land Registry. The drop in value could have also seen landlords looking to add new homes to their buy-to-let insurance policy.

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Buy-to-let insurance policyholders ‘more proactive’ with investments - Stride


Buy-to-let insurance policyholders 'more proactive' with investments
Stride
Landlord insurance customers are becoming much more involved in their rental portfolios, experts have claimed. Property investors no longer just buy a city centre flat and "stick a tenant in" for the duration of the lease, according to Property and
Expert claims professional landlords keen to expand their portfoliosSimple Landlords Insurance

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TOXIC WARNING: These products can seriously damage your wealth - This is Money


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TOXIC WARNING: These products can seriously damage your wealth
This is Money
These are usually sold by banks, building societies and insurance companies as a low-risk way to invest in the stock market. Most ask you to invest a lump sum for five years and hold out the opportunity for more growth than you'd get in a savings
TOXIC WARNING: These products can seriously damage your wealthMail on Sunday

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Overseas health insurance news: ‘Opportunity exists’ in Spanish property - Expatriate Healthcare


Overseas health insurance news: 'Opportunity exists' in Spanish property
Expatriate Healthcare
Expatriates with international healthcare insurance might find that there is opportunity for investment in Spanish real estate. Paul Collins, editor of property website BuyAssociation, said that the housing market in Spain is expected to continue to

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Region’s first commercial property agent open for business - bdaily


bdaily

Region's first commercial property agent open for business
bdaily
The company will also specialise in other services relevant to businesses, such as energy performance certificates, rent reviews, commercial finance and insurance. He and his wife Laura will be heading the company, and both are keen to engage with

WARNING: These products could seriously damage your wealth - This is Money


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WARNING: These products could seriously damage your wealth
This is Money
Insurance may be loaded with small print that will undermine claims. Tony Hazell and James Coney highlight toxic products you should approach with caution. Around 4.5 million people pay for this insurance which guarantees to pay a lump sum on death.

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Why the insurance industry gets climate change - The Guardian


The Guardian

Why the insurance industry gets climate change
The Guardian
Quite logically, property insurance companies are taking the lead, with life and health insurance firms trailing behind. Reuters recently reported the spate of tornadoes in the US midwest will cost insurers more than $7bn, while the twister in Joplin,

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