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5 reasons for greener Make Good initiatives in a Sydney commercial office

22nd September 2009
Make Good occurs at the end of a lease, whereby the tenant is obliged to reinstate the Sydney commercial office to its original condition. The procedure could involve repainting walls, stripping furnishings and fittings, and even reinstalling old equipmen... Read >
Author: Scott Jamieson

House Prices Fall Within The Past 12 Months

19th August 2009
The annual summer lull in the housing market has seen a fall in asking prices across the country, with London properties being valued at almost £15,000 less than they were in July. According to property experts this drop in prices is not necessarily ... Read >
Author: Darrell

RICS Global Commercial Property Survey Q2 ‘09 reveals rent findings

04th August 2009
New Delhi: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Global Commercial Property Survey released in India reveals that despite some improvement in the economic data and a moderation in the pace of decline in capital values in all world regions, r... Read >
Author: Real estate

RICS Global Commercial Property Survey Q2 ‘09 reveals rent findings

04th August 2009
New Delhi: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Global Commercial Property Survey released in India reveals that despite some improvement in the economic data and a moderation in the pace of decline in capital values in all world regions, renta... Read >
Author: Real estate

RICS Global Commercial Property Survey Q2 ‘09 reveals rent findings

03rd August 2009
New Delhi: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Global Commercial Property Survey released in India reveals that despite some improvement in the economic data and a moderation in the pace of decline in capital values in all world regions, r... Read >
Author: Real estate

Investors 'playing it safe' in the money markets

28th June 2009
While there have been suggestions from some quarters that the recession may be coming to an end and the stock markets have become relatively stable, it appears many are still unwilling to take serious risks when it comes to investment. The FTSE 100 Ind... Read >
Author: Graeme Knights

The mortgage market waiting game

18th June 2009
Recent figures may have given some indication that property prices could be about to start rising again, but does that mean first time buyers should be rushing to buy now? In relative terms values are still high, with PricedOut.org.uk spokesperson Katy Jo... Read >
Author: Graeme Knights

House Prices - Beware

15th June 2009
House prices are on the rise but be careful, the rise may not last. In recent years much of the British public have made property into a sort of hobby. The TV shows have followed enthusiastic DIY'ers doing up some half derelict house into a lovely fam... Read >
Author: Wheres My Property

House Prices - Beware

15th June 2009
House prices are on the rise but be careful, the rise may not last. In recent years much of the British public have made property into a sort of hobby. The TV shows have followed enthusiastic DIY'ers doing up some half derelict house into a lovely fam... Read >
Author: Wheres My Property

First time buyers 'have cause for optimism'

10th June 2009
One of the hot topics in the property sector of late has been the fortunes of first time buyers, with many commentators believing that this group is key to getting the industry going again. Indeed, as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics)... Read >
Author: Graeme Knights

How you can Supplement your income from Land you Own

17th April 2009
Managing land and property can sometimes be difficult; other times just a hassle for you to do it. If you could give this job to someone else, would you? There is an option to get a chartered surveyor to do this as they provide services like this so it ta... Read >
Author: Spot Biddle

Last minute U turn on business rates produces bureaucratic nightmare for firms

09th April 2009
Chancellor Alistair Darling bowed to pressure last night and cut the planned 5% rise in business rates that was threatening to cripple many small firms. In a last-minute reprieve, Darling said that the rate rise, which applies only in England at presen... Read >

Last minute U turn on business rates produces bureaucratic nightmare for firms

09th April 2009
Chancellor Alistair Darling bowed to pressure last night and cut the planned 5% rise in business rates that was threatening to cripple many small firms. In a last-minute reprieve, Darling said that the rate rise, which applies only in England at presen... Read >
Author: tugsearch

RENTAL MARKET SHAKE-UP BRINGS SPECIALIST EXPERTISE TO THE FORE

16th February 2009
SPECIALIST letting agencies are best placed to meet the needs of landlords and tenants in 2009 - amid a major shake-up to the way the property rental market is run and regulated. As new landlords enter the market, demand for agencies focused wholly o... Read >
Author: WillLinley

Chartered Surveyors have many strings to their bow - could you be better off with one than without o

27th November 2008
Managing land and property can sometimes be difficult; other times just a hassle for you to do it. If you could give this job to someone else, would you? There is an option to get a chartered surveyor to do this as they provide services like this so it ta... Read >
Author: Spot Biddle

Buy to Let Advice: How to Reduce Your Costs

21st October 2008
If you're a beginner in the buy-to-let arena or a landlord with an extensive experience in letting properties and a horde of property portfolio, you're in for an interesting ride. With the significant decline in property prices, experts have given positiv... Read >
Author: Parmdeep Vadesha

Rental Properties London- An Investment Option Worth Considering

22nd September 2008
Rental properties London are worth giving a thought as because the number tourists visiting London is growing every year. These rental properties are mostly taken for short-term purposes and these short-term rental properties and accommodations are no dou... Read >
Author: Abdul Quddoos

The UK Housing Market - What's happened?

11th September 2008
Following years of growth the UK housing market is slumping with an annual fall to date of 10.9%. Here we look at what is happening and where the market is going. According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) house sales are at thei... Read >
Author: Wheres My Property

The UK Housing Market - What's happened?

11th September 2008
Following years of growth the UK housing market is slumping with an annual fall to date of 10.9%. Here we look at what is happening and where the market is going. According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) house sales are at thei... Read >
Author: Wheres My Property

Mortgage Holders Face Increases In Stamp Duty

18th August 2008
The latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors suggests that residential property transactions are at their lowest level since the 1970s. This is based on asking surveyors what they think is happening, but the truth will come out in t... Read >
Author: Christian Ward

House Market May Take Years To Recover

23rd July 2008
House prices will take more than four years to rise above their 2007 peak, a wide ranging survey of experts has warned, thus also affecting the mortgage market. The gloomy message was delivered by more than, 60 per cent of 225 Society of Business Eco... Read >
Author: Ruth

Finding Professional Body Membership Data for Estate Agents

22nd July 2008
Property Experts are always telling us that we should only use Estate Agents that are members of a professional body but that is easier said than done. There are currently two separate professional bodies and one regulatory body which agents can becom... Read >
Author: Justin Burns

Landlords cash in

05th June 2008
Much doom and gloom has already been written about the credit crunch and its effects on the UK property market - but how do these predictions apply to the buy-to-let sector? Not very well, it would seem. Even in a property downturn, evidence suggests tha... Read >
Author: Assetz UK

For Eager Risk-Takers Mortgage Lenders Have The Final Say

25th May 2008
Housing prices in the UK have fallen for the eight successive month, this time dropping to historic lows according to The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. These consecutive drops resulted from the inability of potential buyers to secure mortgages... Read >
Author: Michelle Harricharan

Flint's price fears not written in stone

20th May 2008
Its official: the housing market is in crisis. At least, this is the not-so private view of housing minister Caroline Flint. If she had hoped to keep her briefing to the cabinet on the subject under wraps today, she might have done better than hold her no... Read >
Author: Assetz UK

Fixed Rate Re-Mortgagers Should Shop Around To Avoid Fees

09th May 2008
With interest rates currently at highs not seen since the early 90s, those who took fixed-rate mortgage deals in recent years now seem to have been spoiled by the low rates offered in recent years. The Royal Institution for Chartered Surveyors (RICS), e... Read >
Author: Tom

Buy-to-let still tipped for good year

06th May 2008
Another day, another set of apparently gloomy property statistics. Yesterday we had the Land Registry and Moneyfacts house price figures for March and April respectively, with both showing monthly price falls and the former indicating an annual drop in pr... Read >
Author: Assetz UK

How To Cut Down Your Premiums In A High Risk Profession

01st May 2008
With interest rates currently at highs not seen since the early 90s, those who took fixed-rate mortgage deals in recent years now seem to have been spoiled by the low rates offered in recent years. The Royal Institution for Chartered Surveyors (RICS), est... Read >
Author: Tom

Land development in the Greenbelt: RICs calls for the UK land planning authorities to take pragmatic

29th April 2008
Land use planning in the UK looks set to be hotly debated as the Government faces a stark reality painted by surveyors trade body, writes Alex Way.Whether or not you agree with the proposition that professional trade bodies exist to serve, rather than reg... Read >
Author: Dietrich Elliot

Fixed Rate Re-Mortgagers Should Shop Around To Avoid Fees

28th April 2008
With interest rates currently at highs not seen since the early 90s, those who took fixed-rate mortgage deals in recent years now seem to have been spoiled by the low rates offered in recent years. The Royal Institution for Chartered Surveyors (RICS), est... Read >
Author: Dyson Broome

Exciting times in Cyprus

25th April 2008
These are heady days in Cyprus. With the euro now its official currency, tying it in with most of the major economies in the continent (Britain being the obvious exception), the economy is in a new phase. A new presidency has begun too, with the tantalisi... Read >
Author: Assetz UK

Best deals opening up in Cyprus

13th April 2008
Cyprus has been having an eventful year so far, with New Year's Day bringing the adoption of the euro as its official currency, the election of a new president, Dimitris Christofias and with him the tantalising prospect of better relations with northern C... Read >
Author: Assetz UK

Hips Hips hooray?

07th April 2008
It is now more than three months since the controversial home information packs (Hips) became mandatory for all homes being sold in Britain. For many, this was heralding an age of bureaucracy and extra red tape, a view taken by the likes of the Royal Inst... Read >
Author: Assetz UK

Buy to let market volumes fall as mortgage supply weakens

27th March 2008
The number of new buy-to-let properties coming onto Britain’s housing market has slumped for the first time in a decade, signalling fresh cash flow from lenders is drying up. A survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors shows new rental i... Read >
Author: tugsearch

Steady Scotland 'set for good year'

23rd January 2008
With today's news of falling house prices from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, those looking at the housing market may wonder where any good Scotland property investment prospects may lie. While too much may be read into one month's figures ... Read >
Author: Assetz UK

Debt consolidation - Money management made easy

22nd January 2008
Many people act smartly by consolidating their debts and making their finances easy to handle. There are many lenders who can help you by providing loans that can be used for debt consolidation. If you think that only those people who are facing difficult... Read >
Author: Anaya Erika

Commercial opportunities may be in the office

19th January 2008
With the recent news from Knight Frank that commercial office prices have fallen in the south-east of England, many may be wondering if 2008 will bring any worthwhile prospects at all for investment in this sector. An assessment of this issue was provide... Read >
Author: Assetz UK

Debt consolidation - Avoid the debt problems

14th November 2007
Too many debts can make it difficult to manage your finances. In times of financial paucity, you may find it hard to meet all the loan obligations. This situation can lead to financial turmoil. You should take steps before it gets too late. Converting you... Read >
Author: Aisha Cristal

A Modern Approach to Home Appraisal

01st November 2007
Your home might be worth more than you think. Whether you're happily settled, or getting ready to sell, it never hurts to know how your investment is doing, especially if you've lived in your home for a long time. Population increases, new homes or amenit... Read >
Author: Andy Asbury

Prediction for the UK property market - a much sought-after drop in prices

02nd October 2007
In the aftermath of the recent Northern Rock crisis many property experts are now warning of the risk of a 1990's style property crash in the future, although they put the chances of this actually occurring at 10 percent. Whereas these same experts had p... Read >
Author: pmcindoe

How to select a loan?

30th May 2007
The UK loan market is growing by the each passing day. There are various types of loan plans that take care of different sections of the society. Before taking out a loan, you should properly assess your requirements, study the financial market and then s... Read >
Author: bernard

Home Information packs U-Turn

30th May 2007
It was announced on the 22nd of May that the government is putting back the implementation of the Home Information Packs (HIPs) and the Energy Performance Certifcates (EPCs) until the 1st of August. Even then, they will only be applicable to the sale of ... Read >
Author: Carlton Johnson

RICS report on Sussex Farmland

09th June 2006
Sussex Farmland in the UK are being targeted by the new breed of investors, fuelling demand and raising land prices, according to the rural land survey published last November by RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). The average price of a S... Read >
Author: Ben Rodrigues

Farmland near Slough: Investors Paradise

06th June 2006
According to a recently published report from RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) the price of farmland near Slough continues to rise as demand outstrips supply. In the North-East alone farm land sales prices have risen on the first quarter... Read >
Author: Peter Lo

The UK house market and how to survive it.

08th February 2006
Copyright 2006 Michael Hanna According to the Nationwide Building Society, the UK housing market has made a "strong start" in 2006, with the biggest rise in house prices for 18 months, rising by 1.4% in January. This was seen by the Nationwide as part... Read >
Author: michael hanna