Landlord insurance – consider new-build

Historically low interest rates and the final days of the stamp duty holiday mean that now is a “particularly good time” for landlord insurance holders to secure a new-build property, according to Bovis Homes.

The latest figures from SmartNewHomes show that the average asking price for a new property increased by 1.2 per cent in December and rose annually by 3.2 per cent. Continue reading

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Homeowner insurance: 2012 lending

The performance of house prices in the first half of the year will help determine whether lenders ease their mortgage criteria and lend to a greater proportion of homeowner insurance holders. Continue reading
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Buy to let insurance: prices will fall

People with buy to let insurance hoping to make new investments in 2012 are being reassured that house prices will fall this year – and are likely to remain low over the next two years, according to property portal Firstrung. Continue reading
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Commercial property insurance: demand

The limited amount of central London property expected to be put up for sale by commercial property insurance holders this year will cause upward pressure on prices in the capital, according to London Central Portfolio. Continue reading
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Landlord insurance: competitive prices

It remains “hugely important” for landlord insurance holders that own Scottish properties to ensure their homes are priced competitively, according to claims being made this week. Continue reading
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Landlord house insurance: no lending

Property owners with landlord house insurance are currently getting frustrated with the lack of opportunity to borrow from Britain’s banks right now. Continue reading
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Landlord insurance: “lots to know”

New landlord insurance holders must be aware of their responsibilities in order to be successful in the sector, according to LettingFocus.com. Continue reading
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Commercial property insurance: Nordics

Commercial property insurance holders could well be tempted to invest in Europe’s Nordic countries this year, according to one of Britain’s top real estate firms. Continue reading

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Landlord insurance holders’ enquiries

Leading property search website Zoopla.co.uk is reporting the highest ever level of visits to its website, in evidence that could show the start of a resurgence of trade among landlord insurance holders. Continue reading
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Let property insurance: student sector

It’s been claimed that current investment levels from let property insurance holders suggest that the student accommodation sector will perform “very strongly” this year. Continue reading
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