March 2008

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High employment 'supporting housing market'

Healthy levels of employment in the UK are supporting house price growth, according to a new report.Halifax's house price index shows that h...

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Financial advice 'approached in an ad hoc fashion'

Even wealthy people can adopt an ad hoc approach to financial guidance, according to one expert.Anna Sofat, director of AJS Wealth Managemen...

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Mountain resorts 'provide a steady income'

Investor interest in Austrian mountain resorts is booming because property in such areas is likely to offer steady rental income, according to one exp...

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Economic downturn 'provides opportunities as well as risks'

An economic slump in the UK can bring benefits for consumers as well as threats, it has been claimed.David Kuo, head of personal finance wit...

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'Curb debt by budgeting for stag and hen nights'

Prospective brides and grooms looking to minimise debt have been advised to include stag and hen night costs into their budgets.Francesca Mo...

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Consumers 'shying away from large purchases'

British consumers are growing increasingly reluctant to invest in large purchases, a new report claims.The Nationwide Consumer Confidence In...

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Rate must be cut, says NAEA

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) is calling for a reduction in the base rate of interest.According to the body, action by th...

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Disposable income for home improvements 'dwindling'

Britons' disposable income for household renovations and modifications is dwindling, according to one expert.Mark Brayford, operations direc...

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French property market 'steady'

Property investors have been advised to consider France by one industry expert.Cherise Williams, spokesperson with property company VEF, not...

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Average engagement ring 'costs £1,200'

The average engagement ring worn by British fiances costs some £1,200, according to new research.A study by Abbey indicates that people...

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FSA mortgage guidelines "common sense"

The Financial Service Authority's (FSA's) new checklist for mortgage holders on how to avoid unmanageable debt is "common sense", according ...

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Loft conversions 'increasingly popular'

More homeowners are looking to renovate their properties to make them more attractive to sellers, it has been claimed.Brian Berry, director ...

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Credit cards switching 'must be managed carefully'

Adults are not deterred from taking out credit cards by media reports about Britain's high level of personal debt, it has been claimed.Accor...

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Football fans 'pump thousands in to the industry'

It costs an average of £1,331 to support a Premiership football team, according to new research.Figures from Virgin Money indicate that...

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Proximity 'crucial' for overseas investors

Prospective overseas property buyers are often swayed in their choice of destination by the proximity of a nation to the UK, it has been noted.

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