News Articles
- May 2007
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31-05-2007Recently released data suggests that homeowners with expiring fixed-rate mortgages should act to protect themselves against any future interest rate rises. According to data released by MoneyExpert.com, mortgage lenders can leave offers open for a period of up to six...
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30-05-2007According to a property expert, older properties may be more attractive as buy-to-lets than newly built properties. According to Ian Fletcher, the director of the British Property Federation (BPF), older properties have an advantage over new-builds in terms of...
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29-05-2007The design of a property is less significant than its construction for determining the cost of commercial insurance for properties, an expert has claimed. According to Andy Brown, a commercial insurance broker with Endsleigh, both insurers and surveyors are primarily...
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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. According to moneysupermarket.com, insurance claims relating to subsidence on domestic dwellings cost a total of...
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24-05-2007Late 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. According to David Jones of credit lender Cattles Invoice Finance, many businesses are afraid...
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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. More than a third (37 per cent) of small business owners questioned by Yorkshire...
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23-05-2007The archetypal white van man may be a target for vehicle theft, according to the survey findings of a van insurance firm. The study revealed that despite their image with the general public, van men are not averse to...
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Company bosses regularly work well into the night in order to remain competitive, according to research by Lloyds TSB Business Insurance. The company surveyed small firms in Liverpool and found that around one in four business owners frequently use the...
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22-05-2007Companies 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. A study commissioned by fleet management...
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Insurers are warning sole traders who plan on taking on staff to meet increasing demand over the summer that they need to take out employer's liability insurance. Since 2005, sole traders have not been required to take out employer's liability...
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Homeowners whose properties were affected by the earthquake in Folkestone in April are being urged to make sure traders have the necessary permits to perform repair work. There are concerns that bogus tradesmen may be attempting to make money, with...
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21-05-2007Self-employed workers who operate away from home tend to appreciate the importance of purchasing dedicated self-employed insurance, but many people who work in home offices do not realise that the cover applies to them as well. Cornhill Direct, one of...
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Businesses are being encouraged to make sure their company insurance policy provides protection against tax inspection inquiries. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) confirmed earlier this year that tax inspectors are now being offered individual bonuses of up to £2,000 for...
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The Corporate Manslaughter Bill is likely to lead many firms to review their company insurance policies, experts believe. Under the proposed legislation, which is expected to be passed this summer, companies will face a criminal conviction and unlimited fines in...
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20-05-2007The forthcoming smoking ban in England is likely to cause confusion among small business owners, a van insurance firm has warned. From July 1st, it will be illegal to smoke indoors in public places or in the workplace, and...
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18-05-2007Companies are constantly trying to save money on their business insurance and energy bills, but it seems they also have a desire to be 'green' at the same time. The latest research from business insurance provider Co-operative Insurance has revealed...
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15-05-2007Increasing concern over the risks faced by businesses from factors such as terrorism and political violence is causing businesses to avoid investing in politically sensitive areas or locating offices in large cities, according to Lloyd's. The news reflects recent advice...
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02-05-2007Retail figures have slipped in recent months, as consumer confidence in Britain appears to have dropped. But this should not dishearten budding entrepreneurs with grand plans for a high street shop, online store or retailing behemoth. With thorough planning and...
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01-05-2007Business owners are labouring one and half times the standard number of hours in order to run their companies. On average they work nearly 53 hours a week, compared to the 35 hours worked in a nine-to-five job. That equates...
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