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Equity Release Lifetime Mortgages could Lift 1.6 Million UK Pensioners Permanently out of Poverty

April 17, 2013

Struggling pensioners often find themselves asset-rich, but cash-poor – by that we mean have little by the way of income, but have a lot of wealth tied up in assets such as property. A panel of experts have launched a report in to the number of pensioners are now living in poverty and how many […]

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Home Insurance: Beyond Buildings and Contents What Else Should You Cover?

April 2, 2013

Everyone has the dream of owning their own home one day and living the simple life. Many of us, once we purchase a home, think that we’re set. Unfortunately, many fail to realize that they could lose everything in just one catastrophe or accident at the home. This is definitely why most Brits invest in […]

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The Future Of Student Housing? Student Co-Operatives Reduce Rent Prices

March 19, 2013

Over recent years, the government of this country has seen directed towards it a tirade of protests and student anger regarding the rise in costs related to being at university. From tuition fees to the prices of rent, it is now more expensive than ever to study – and so far there is very little […]

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How much does it really cost to move house?

March 13, 2013

Author: Zoopla.co.uk property news author Frances MacDonald has plenty of experience with buying and selling houses, but here she councils people about those hidden costs – such as stamp duty and solicitors’ fees for moving house – that can come as a nasty surprise when the larger amounts have already been agreed. When you’ve saved […]

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Structural Failures and My Rights

March 11, 2013

Buildings, bridges, and roadways can become compromised for a variety of reasons and property owners are required to monitor those weaknesses and either repair the damage or notify any pertinent parties. When these structures fail the general public is exposed to the possibility of great disaster occurring at any moment. According to Bottar Leone, personal […]

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Government to remove restrictions on converting commercial buildings into much needed housing.

March 1, 2013

The government announced that they may lift some restrictions on converting commercial properties into residential housing to help boost residential construction. The plans for new permitted development rights will allow commercial properties to be converted into homes without needing planning permission. The main aim of these new plans is to expand permitted development rights for […]

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UK Government Launches ‘Green Deal’ To Help Homeowners Stay Warm For Less

February 28, 2013

The UK government has recently announced plans to offer long term loans to homeowners in a bid to improve energy efficiency and cut bills. Known as the ‘Green Deal’, the move will ensure that the UK’s ageing house stock will stay adequate for many years to come, with new insulation, double glazing and heating systems being installed […]

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Chinese Lettings Bureau Continues Success at Newcastle Firm

February 15, 2013

NEWCASTLE-based Walton Robinson appointed two members of staff last year to support its growing client base with the increase of the Chinese student community. The Chinese Lettings Bureau has been a success at the company who have now expanded into social media to reach both tenants and landlords with their full circle service. Alice Lam, […]

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Should We Increase the Estate Tax?

February 14, 2013

Guest post from Sam Richardson regarding estate tax in the US. Property is a legal term that includes two categories. “Real property” is real estate, or land. “Personal property” is everything that is not land including money, investments, household property, and the like. Property ownership is based on the ability to do with one’s property […]

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Tax Advantage to Higher Loan to Value Buy to Let Mortgages

February 14, 2013

The rental industry has grown from strength to strength in the last few years are more and more people resort to long term renting. The private residential lettings market in the UK is big business – and its look set to continue well in to 2013/2014. Record low mortgage interest rates and high rental yields […]

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