Archive for 2009/05


Even bigger discounts for home cover - Financial Times


Even bigger discounts for home cover
Financial Times, UK
“You can reduce your premium if you have a decent alarm system, are signed up to a registered neighbourhood watch scheme or if you have a five-level mortise lock on the main exit of your property,” said Ian Crowder of AA Insurance.

Estimator (Property Maintenance) - news.careerstructure.com


Estimator (Property Maintenance)
news.careerstructure.com, UK
A Sussex based construction, development, property maintenance and PFI company, who operate across a broad range of sectors. With particularly strong expertise in social housing, community social and healthcare facilities and education,

BLP Launches New Generation of Commercial Property Insurance - Newswire Today (press release)


BLP Launches New Generation of Commercial Property Insurance
Newswire Today (press release), UK
BLP (blpinsurance.com) is the standard setter in the UK market place for new building and refurbishment defects insurance and technical expertise for residential, commercial and mixed use schemes. The insurance covers the property not the developer.

Universal Insurance Company Chooses Surety Automation Solution … - Earthtimes (press release)


Universal Insurance Company Chooses Surety Automation Solution
Earthtimes (press release), UK
"We are pleased to be chosen by Universal Insurance Company, one of the largest surety companies in Puerto Rico, to help automate its surety bonding processes." Universal Insurance Company is one of the leading property and casualty insurance companies

North-east residents show pride in home - Houseladder


Houseladder

North-east residents show pride in home
Houseladder, UK
elements many home movers consider when looking for new property. These were proximity to loved ones, being able to feel safe in their surroundings and having easy access to amenities. Martyn Foulds, senior claims manager at Halifax Home Insurance,

Know your debt rights - Moneywise Magazine


Moneywise Magazine

Know your debt rights
Moneywise Magazine, UK
have been made (through insurance for example) for this to happen. In fact, when someone dies, their creditors are allowed to pursue outstanding debt from their estate. This includes any property, cash, investments and possessions they have left.

Taking the risk out of renting property - propertytalk Live!


Taking the risk out of renting property
propertytalk Live!, UK
There are also companies who provide services such as credit checks, codes of conduct and insurance policies to try to reduce the risk. TrustedLets believes the success of these approaches is patchy; for example, a tenant might have an exemplary credit

Property rental prices may have reached the bottom - Money High Street


Money High Street

Property rental prices may have reached the bottom
Money High Street, UK
Interestingly, a rental property is now on the market for 65 days, up 16 days on the this time last year. If you are a landlord or about to become one, landlords insurance is important to consider. Ensuring you get the right cover to meet your needs at

Brussels moves on 'mark to market' - Property Week News


Brussels moves on 'mark to market'
Property Week News, UK
In particular, it is suggesting a 'layered valuation approach' – including property valuations – to be employed for assets injected into 'asset purchase or insurance' schemes. The consultation on 'Treatment of impaired assets' will seek to determine a

Don't gamble with your travel insurance! - lovemoney.com


Don't gamble with your travel insurance!
lovemoney.com, UK
So fear not if you accidentally injure someone or damage their property, and they decide to go down the legal route and sue you. You should make sure your policy covers you should you cut the holiday short, or even have to cancel before you get there.