Is diesel still the more economical purchase?
There was a time when choosing the right fuel for your car was an easy choice. Over the past decade diesel has shed its old image of traditionally very loud, smelly engines best served as agricultural working vehicles and have become more fashionable, thanks to car manufacturers making them cleaner and more efficient. Opting for […]
Expensive fees can add up to 2% on Buy-to-Let Mortgages
Due to the huge demand for private rented housing from the UK public, many private sector landlords are now choosing to expand their property portfolios by investing in new buy-to-let properties. Furthermore, it is becoming increasingly easy for landlords to get funding for these properties, as the rates on buy-to-let mortgages have been falling in […]
More Low-Income Families and Young Professionals wanting Shared-Ownership of houses
We have been reporting in the last few weeks how many people are now struggling to get onto the property ladder due to the fact that house prices have increased whilst wages have remained mainly static. Furthermore, banks are becoming less likely to let first time buyers take out mortgages due to the fact that […]
Sheffield plans to introduce Landlord Accreditation Scheme
There has been an on-going debate in the UK government as to whether a national landlord accreditation scheme to be put in place in order to ensure that all private rented housing is at a certain standard, and if they aren’t landlords could face losing their licences. Some landlords have already voiced their disapproval to […]
The Five most Expensive cars to Insure
Car insurance premiums have been increasing recently due to the fact that the EU has passed a new law stating that car insurance providers can no longer provide cheaper quotes due to someone’s gender, and also due to changes in the way compensation is paid to those involved in car accidents. However, the good news […]
Residential Landlords Associations calls for Common Rent Survey
Throughout January there were various reports concerning surveys taken out by businesses or organisations that informed the public of the state of the private rented sector and the cost of rent. However, the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has complained that many of the results of each independent survey are conflicting and therefore there is no […]
Motor Traders concerned over plans to Increase new car Production
Motor traders are becoming concerned over the plans by manufacturers to produce more new vehicles in the upcoming months. Even though by the end of last year there was an increase in the amount of new cars registered, demand is still not as high as it was before the recession, and if even more cars […]
Improving the Energy Efficiency of your Properties
We all know how important it is to be energy efficient, as not only does it benefit the environment but it also means that it will cost your tenants less in energy bills. As so many people these days are finding themselves short on cash, cheaper energy bills are greatly appreciated, and will also mean […]
The Plimsoll Line – Insurance Fraud Blog
Back in October you may have read an article I wrote about the Lutine Bell, housed in the Lloyds of London building, which was rung to signify the fate of a ship for insurance purposes. Well upon further investigation it appears that this bell must have been ringing on an incredibly regular basis in the […]
How to choose the Right Tenants
The demand for private rented housing has never been higher, however that doesn’t mean that you should just choose the first tenants that come along wanting to rent your property and has the money for a deposit. You need to think carefully as to whom you want living in your house, and there are a […]