 Financial Times |
Nick Boles
Financial Times Tipped for bigger things ● Introduce a Land Value Tax (exempting farmland and people's main home) and use the proceeds to cut National Insurance – permanently. A Land Value Tax would encourage property owners to let empty buildings and build on … |
XL Insurance hires property chief
Insurance Daily XL Insurance has announced the appointment of Philip Sexton as the new International P&C Onshore Energy and General Property Manager for the UK, Ireland and Nordic region. XL Insurance develops new products and services to meet the … |
 Post Online |
Marsh report points to 'stable rate environment'
Post Online The size of global insurance market capacity remains very strong, but is more challenged in loss-affected regions." Renewal increases of up to 10% were typically recorded alongside property programmes not affected by losses - but with catastrophe … Marsh : global insurance rates flat for Q3 |
 The Guardian |
Please let the dogs out: insurer warns of dangers of keeping pets cooped up
The Guardian The survey, by Churchill Pet Insurance, found that 14% of dog owners leave their pets shut in one room when they are away from their homes, and more than two-thirds leave their pet alone in the house when they are out for four or more hours at a time. … |
 Portfolio.com |
Possible bidders eye insurance arm of HSBC
CITY A.M. Australian insurer QBE, China's PICC Property & Casualty and Tokio Marine Holdings are the other companies likely to be interested in the auction, sources added. The first round bids for what is expected to be a competitive auction handled by HSBC's … Allianz, AXA among likely bidders for HSBC unit sale: source |
Expert urges property owners to treat tenants like customers
Stride Landlords buy to let insurance is obviously a must for all landlords too. Mr Lawrenson said: "If you don't treat tenants like your customers, then they will soon leave and you will have to then be in the business of having to recruit new ones, … |
 The Guardian (blog) |
NAMA to offer mortgages with price-fall insurance
The Guardian (blog) Photograph: Bloomberg via Getty Images Ireland's bad bank, NAMA, is to offer mortgages with protection against price falls later this year in a bid to stoke some life into the moribund property market in Ireland. It will trial the controversial scheme … |
Homeowners advised on having lodger
The Press Association Mr Brown added: "Before taking in a tenant, homeowners should consider the legal implications; does their mortgage provider allow them to rent out their property, do they have adequate insurance, how will their tax allowance be affected, how will they … |
Keeping your home safe
Banbridge Leader Check that your household insurance policy covers garden or shed equipment and find out if any minimum security standards apply. With an increase in fuel prices and the colder weather approaching it is advisable to take steps to prevent heating oil … |
Turkey and Russia leading the way for European property owners
Stride It wasn't all good news for European property though, highlighting the need for property owners to have adequate property insurance for the continental market. Cushman's report stated: "Market conditions remain uncertain in some countries, … |