Brits look to emigrate, with Oz topping their wish list
Overseas Property and Investment News Some 46 per cent of the 1000 consumers questioned in the study claim that they are considering a permanent move abroad, with the insurance firm claiming that recent austerity measures are the driving force behind the unrest. And demand for property in … |
Expatriate Insurance News: 'Canny viewers' eyeing US property
Expatriate Healthcare Keen-eyed expatriates are keeping a close eye on the US property market as one observer has noted that prices have plateaued. Annette Reeve, director at Mayfair International Realty, said that buyers will be pleased to note that house prices in the US … |
Industry figure claims Westminster offers landlords potentially lucrative returns
Simple Landlords Insurance For any serious property buyer, this is an attractive proposition," he stated. While finding comprehensive buy to let property insurance may not be too difficult, securing mortgage finance could be, as Mr Harvey noted that the level of choice has … |
No market wide increase in rates as hardening remains elusive
Insurance Age … 2011 as overall insurance capacity remains plentiful, especially for new business, according to Marsh's Spring 2011 Insurance Market Update. In addition, property rate reductions may still be generally achievable, though more difficult to obtain. … |
Property ladder still a long way off for first-time buyers
Scotsman Once you've moved in there are further costs to consider such as building insurance and the cost of larger repairs." The falling price of one and two-bed flats has brought ownership within closer reach of first-time buyers, said Carroll, … |
Landlord insurance for UK landlords is a must in todays climate
Landlord Expert The majority of UK homeowners are fully aware of the importance of good building and contents insurance; providing protection should things ever go wrong. If you own a property which is not used as your home but as a rental business then are you aware … |
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Homeowners in Dorking face biggest rise in insurance premiums
The Guardian "If your property is classified as being in a 'high-risk' area it will be reflected in your insurance premiums. Living in a more affluent area will also increase premiums as property and contents values will generally be higher. … Rising insurance prices hit homes in Surrey and Scotland |
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Recent changes pay off for commercial property broker
Post Online Recently the commercial property insurance broker, part of Barbon Insurance Group, has strengthened its management team, redefined its product range, ramped up focus on overseas activities, and established a London base to complement its office in … Barbon division sets up in London in aim to smash growth target |
Rising insurance prices hit homes in Surrey and Scotland
MyIntroducer.com "As our research shows, some areas have been harder hit by rising premiums than others; unfortunately, postcodes can dramatically affect how much people pay for their home insurance premium. "Additionally, if your property is classified as being in a … |
Many NFIP rates 70% below true risk cost: PCI
Reactions Magazine (subscription) Rates for National Flood Insurance Program policyholders are about a third of the true risk cost in many parts of the country, according to a new study by the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America. Rates for National Flood Insurance Program … |