Brit appoints Property & Liability underwriter
Insurance Daily International general insurance and reinsurance group Brit Insurance has announced the appointment of Robin Martin to the position of branch Property & Liability underwriter within its Bristol team. Martin brings more than three … |
Top tips for buy-to-let investors
Financial Times Insurance: In addition, your property must have buildings and contents insurance suitable for letting your property, and also consider insuring against the tenant defaulting. Recent ARLA statistics show that 40 per cent of ARLA members reported an … ARLA says novice buy to let landlords must research local context Top tips for prospective buy-to-let landlords |
Expatriate Insurance News: Interest in overseas property rising
Expatriate Healthcare More and more people could be in need of expatriate insurance as interest in overseas property is reportedly on the rise. The latest figures from Rightmove Overseas revealed that there was a 53 per cent increase in interest between January and February … |
ARLA says novice buy to let landlords must research local context
Simple Landlords Insurance The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) said this measure is "essential" to ensure money is invested wisely in the sector, those with rented property insurance might be interested to hear. ARLA stated: "The rental market does suffer ups … Top tips for prospective buy-to-let landlords |
Swinton welcomes measures to help first-time buyers get mortgages
Money News Swinton said this is a good move, especially since recent research from the firm found that 96 per cent of people currently think it is too difficult to buy a first property. Insurance development manager Steve Chelton said: "This is great news for a … |
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Pitmans adds to defendant insurance team
Post Online Mr Meek has experience in "employers' liability and property damage claims, subrogated recoveries, and policy and coverage disputes." Ferhat Choudri, Head of Defendant Insurance at Pitmans said: "We are delighted that Joanne, Stacey and William have … |
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Britain is 'open for business', say top investors after Budget
Telegraph.co.uk Their praise for last week's Budget has echoes of the backing Mr Osborne received from business leaders before the general election for his plan to cancel Labour's proposed National Insurance increase – a major fillip for the Conservatives. … |
L&G set for real estate lending drive
Financial Times Insurance companies were an established source of property finance before the 1990s but were marginalised by more aggressive bank lending and then by low cost securitisations in the years preceding the boom. Insurers have remained established in the US … |
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Industry cool on UK housing fix
Financial Times However, one large life insurance company told FTfm that residential property was “not something we are looking at seriously,” even in the wake of the proposals, arguing there were “bigger obstacles” than the level of stamp duty, such as management and … UK removes barriers to housing, REITs for institutions |
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A tax rise for all buried in the Budget
This is Money Buyers will have to pay a tax of five% of the entire purchase price of the property, up from four% at present. EMPLOYERS will no longer be allowed to run schemes where staff can save National Insurance by reducing their salary in return for meals in a … |