Articles, tagged with "chief economist", page 1
30th January 2012
Next year is set to be another tough one for the UK housing market, but there is a glimmer of hope that prices may at least hold their own until recovery in 2012.
There are four big influences to look out for in the next 12 months, say experts.
Firs...
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Author:
imobiliare
20th December 2011
Mortgage rates will continue to remain near lows for the year ahead, while home prices are expected to remain flat, the Mortgage Bankers Association’s chief economist said on Tuesday.
And both are expected do little to inspire anyone to buy a home.
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Author:
sakvoyaj
02nd December 2011
With a 'soft' market and an economic downturn touted to soon occur, it could be a good time to invest in the property market.
Many self-made millionaires and savvy investors will tell you that it's during downturns that the best opportunities arise. R...
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Author:
indigohomes
09th November 2011
Repossession Rates Rise
According to figures released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders, house repossessions have increased by a shocking 15% in the first quarter of 2011, making the total number of houses repossessed 9,100 in the UK since the beginni...
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Author:
Kieron
22nd October 2011
As the economy improves, more opportunities will become available for your company’s top performers. What are you doing to retain your top talent?
A recent Society for Human Resource Management study finds that approximately 83% of employees will likel...
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Author:
Tris Brown
07th July 2011
We continue our daily look at factors affecting currencies allowing some insight into market conditions affecting exchange rates. Cash and income timing for UK Pensions and QROPS should be considered to maximise the Pension, QROPS and investment income an...
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Author:
russelmori
20th June 2011
The trucking industry is predicting a fairly busy year in 2011. They have forecast numbers that show “moderate growth" for the industry, which has been supported by the numbers that we’ve seen so far.
The For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased by 2....
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Author:
Nelson Cabrera
20th June 2011
Home prices will be dropping as we proceed in 2011. For many buyers it is making more sense to rent then to buy. During 2010 the rent rates have increased on an average by 3% only. This was mostly due the reason of many home owners looking for places to l...
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Author:
Joseph R. Anderson
13th June 2011
Vancouver real estate is renowned for its resilience, and has been among the few growing markets during the recent downturn in the global economy. Construction throughout the city and metropolitan region has continued at a steady pace, and sales have gen...
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Author:
M Shane
18th May 2011
With all the talk about the American Dream dying, it is good news to hear that some people are quite happy in their home. Actually, research shows that most are happy in their homes despite the large drop in value in the last couple of years.
The ei...
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Author:
Ruth Malkin-Lerner
18th May 2011
My clients often ask me, "is it a good time to buy / sell?" My reply is usually the same, "It depends on your needs."
Buying and selling homes is a major life decision first, and an investment afterwards. Most often my advice to my clients is to follow...
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Author:
Ruth Malkin-Lerner
13th May 2011
As we know, venture capital lies on the opportunity of investing. It involves high risks and it can be very time consuming. However, if the ventured business grows it can reap a very huge reward. A few years ago some venture capital investors are holding...
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Author:
Rose B
14th April 2011
The task of rebuilding will soon begin. Over the weekend, power was partly restored to the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant and the outlook in Japan became slightly less negative, with prospects for stabilization improving. Its devastated no...
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Author:
IshanGoradiya
13th April 2011
Fixed deposit rates are likely to come down soon as liquidity in the market has improved while credit demand has not seen much pick up. Signaling softening of rates, two state-owned banks Central Bank of India and Oriental Bank of Commerce have already re...
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Author:
Deal4Loan
12th April 2011
Istanbul property is currently one of the hottest investments in Europe, or so the consensus of expert opinion agrees. A couple of months ago the well respected Global Property Guide issued a report titled: Turkey: Europe's Best Residential Property Inves...
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Author:
Davidcox
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