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Fixed-rate mortgages to become less popular
by Rosie Beasley | 24 Jul 2007
Would-be borrowers will increasingly move away from fixed-rate mortgage products, it has been claimed.
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Bankruptcy is becoming easier
by Rosie Beasley | 23 Jul 2007
In news which may be of interest to purchasers of business insurance, it now becoming easier to declare bankruptcy, it has been claimed.
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FPB refutes claims that SMEs create more stress for staff
by Rosie Beasley | 23 Jul 2007
The UK-based Forum of Private Business (FPB) has sought to refute any suggestions that small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are more stressful places to work.
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Direct Line is less competitive for motor insurance
by Rosie Beasley | 23 Jul 2007
In news which may be of interest to users of van insurance, Direct Line is a more expensive motor insurance provider for most customers, it has been claimed.
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Buy-to-let market flourishing in Blackpool
by Rosie Beasley | 20 Jul 2007
Blackpool's market for buy-to-let investment is improving, it has been claimed.
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Consumers should change spending patterns says CML
by Rosie Beasley | 17 Jul 2007
According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), British consumers will "struggle" to cope with higher repayments, as interest rate rises lead to a "crunch" in the property market in 2008, reports the Times.
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Scottish buy-to-let returns beat rest of UK
by Rosie Beasley | 17 Jul 2007
Scotland's buy-to-let property market is enjoying returns that currently outperform other areas of the UK, it has been revealed.
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Buy-to-let investment returns increase
by Rosie Beasley | 16 Jul 2007
Buy-to-let investment returns have increased when compared with 2006, it has emerged.
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Insurance group offers construction warning
by Rosie Beasley | 15 Jul 2007
New homes and buildings must be constructed to be more resilient against extreme weather conditions, one expert suggests.
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Flood-affected businesses warned of insurance changes
by Rosie Beasley | 13 Jul 2007
The flooding in the north of England has impacted not only residents but also businesses and insurance companies. Businesses are now being warned to brace themselves for the financial fall out.
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