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News Archive - May 2007

Property owners should prepare for higher rates
by Rosie Beasley | 31 May 2007
Recently released data suggests that homeowners with expiring fixed-rate mortgages should act to protect themselves against any future interest rate rises.
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Time to re-mortgage? Chelsea increases SVR
by Rosie Beasley | 31 May 2007
Chelsea Building Society has announced a change to its Standard Variable Rate (SVR), which may affect buy-to-let mortgage holders who aren't on a fixed-rate deal.
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Older homes more popular than new-builds
by Rosie Beasley | 30 May 2007
According to a property expert, older properties may be more attractive as buy-to-lets than newly built properties.
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Home business owners should beware of subsidence
by Rosie Beasley | 29 May 2007
In news which may be of interest to those seeking home-office insurance, homeowners have been warned to ensure adequate cover against the risk of subsidence.
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Construction quality important for commercial insurance
by Rosie Beasley | 29 May 2007
The design of a property is less significant than its construction for determining the cost of commercial insurance for properties, an expert has claimed.
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Late-paying customers threaten businesses
by Rosie Beasley | 24 May 2007
Late payment can be a major problem for businesses, especially small firms which rely on a steady flow of money coming in to balance the books.
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SMEs miss benefits of larger working environments
by Rosie Beasley | 24 May 2007
Setting up in business may seem exciting and rewarding, but many small business owners admit that it's not necessarily everything they had imagined it to be.
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White van drivers vulnerable to theft, says survey
by Rosie Beasley | 23 May 2007
The archetypal white van man may be a target for vehicle theft, according to the survey findings of a van insurance firm.
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Bank reports business insurance night-owls
by Rosie Beasley | 23 May 2007
Company bosses regularly work well into the night in order to remain competitive, according to research by Lloyds TSB Business Insurance.
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Tyre safety warning for business fleet cars
by Rosie Beasley | 22 May 2007
Companies with business fleets are being urged to ensure that they conduct safety checks on vehicles' tyres on a regular basis, after research revealed that many firms are failing to maintain their fleet adequately.
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