What a chartered accountant does exactly is something of a mystery, which is of course if you’re not an accountant yourself. We know they can assist us with our yearly tax returns, but what else? An accountant is not only experienced to deal with the financial aspects of your business, they often have knowledge of the legal laws in many other areas and you can turn to them for assistance and direction
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Posted on August 21, 2009 by Yatin KhannaTough lending criteria still constraining UK housing market
Posted on August 21, 2009 by FACNew data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders shows further signs of stabilisation in the mortgage market, but volumes are still weak on a historic basis and the latest RICS UK housing market survey shows the market constrained by lack of supply.
Bird Netting for Warehouses, Hangars and Large commercial Applications
Posted on October 17, 2009 by Alex KecskesPest birds can be both a hazard and an expensive nuisance when they nest and gather in hangars, under overhangs, warehouses and other large covered areas. But thanks to bird netting, many of these problems can be avoided.
Steel Fabricator Outlines Multi-Step Approach to Faster Commercial Construction
Posted on August 3, 2009 by Rachel MessinaA steel fabricator located in upstate New York has developed a fresh alternative to the “hard-bid” construction process. Stone Bridge Iron & Steel’s approach to the fast-track construction model saves time and reduces costs.
Gurgaon: The Elite Commercial Destination
Posted on July 22, 2009 by AnkitaTyagiIndians have always been thinking that the west is the only home for sky touching buildings. However, now they are turning their faces towards the most popularly known commercial hub of India, Gurgaon. Today the ground of Gurgaon is rooted with the internationally known skyscrapers.
Things to Remember When Investing In Land or Lots
Posted on October 16, 2009 by carldfordMost real estate investors concentrate mainly on homes and commercial properties, but there is more to real estate than that. Land and lots are a wonderful thing to invest in, especially during the downturn in the real estate market. You can hold onto this land or lots until the market gets better or you can choose to build on it. There are some things that you want to keep in mind when investing in land or lots, including location, purpose, and profit potential.
Investment in PEI Real Estate
Posted on July 5, 2009 by Vishal DwivediAs a member of perhaps not the oldest profession, but certainly an older one, I see many of my clients, as indeed I do myself, invest in real estate here on PEI and make money. They generally purchase a number of properties, usually smaller
Hiring a real estate agent in PEI
Posted on July 5, 2009 by Vishal DwivediCheck the agent’s website, the MLS site for his/her listings and look at the quality of their photography. Good photos sell homes! Ensure that each of your prospective realtors listings have multiple pictures.
Buy to Let landlords struggle as appointments of Receiver of Rent rise to 2400 8x previous year
Posted on June 29, 2009 by FACBuy-to-let landlords are losing their properties at over three times the rate of other homeowners, research shows. Council of Mortgage Lenders figures show 1,700 buy-to-let properties were repossessed by lenders in the first three months of this year. But landlords lost 4,100 properties when cases of lenders appointing a receiver of rent are included. A receiver of rent collects rent on behalf of a lender when the landlord defaults on the mortgage.
Care Home sector on the brink as Four Seasons and NHP face sale if debt restructuring fails
Posted on June 29, 2009 by FACLenders to Four Seasons Healthcare, the heavily indebted care homes group, are considering a last-ditch plan for a restructuring that would about halve its £1.5billion debt. If there is no agreement, the company will be sold.
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How to Sell your Home in a Slow Market
Posted on February 9, 2009 by Greath OwenIn this time of continual recession the number of the sellers of homes is incresing while the list of the buyers is becoming thin to thiner. So there are more houses on the market than the previous time. It has become a challenge to sell your home for an acceptable price in this slow market.
Buying Prefabricated Home Packages
Posted on October 11, 2007 by Josh SpauldingPrefabricated home packages or PREFABS are bargains among those who want to own a nice home, but can't afford to build. This article explains exactly what "PREFABS" are, as well as the benefits and how to go about purchasing one.
Dallas Office Space - Following The Green Trend
Posted on June 26, 2008 by Richard Soto 1Setting a trend in the Dallas commercial real estate industry, the McKinney Green building is the most eco-friendly office building in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. This is a multi-tenant Dallas office space that gets ten percent of its electricity from outdoor solar panels. The McKinney Green building is absolutely full of recycled materials.
Introduction to Commercial Leases - Part 1
Posted on October 27, 2008 by Jennifer MackayThis is a multi part article which will focus on Commercial leases. Negotiating commercial leases often times is not for the faint of heart. It is with this in mind, that we will attempt to shed light on the various aspects of commercial leasing. In this article we will examine topics including: terms, clauses, negotiating and requirements for these types of leases.
Investing in commercial real estate - Evaluating the risks investing in commercial real estate
Posted on June 29, 2009 by Rob PowellSeizing Exceptional Possibilities by Investing in Commercial Real Estate -Does the Risk Make Sense? There's an ancient axiom that you can't achieve if you don't play the game. And, it's true for Investing in commercial real estate. If you don't take the plunge, you can't collect the money. Understanding What's A Excellent Fit Taking the need steps to know what you are getting yourself into puts the odds in your favor. This means that if you take the time for self-assess...
Commercial building activity falling at record rate
Posted on November 28, 2008 by UKBizThe UK construction market is contracting rapidly, with commercial activity in particular falling at a record rate, according to data from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) and Markit UK.
Commercial property development activity falling at record rate say Savills
Posted on February 15, 2009 by UKBizSavills' November index of commercial development activity shows 13th monthly fall in a row. The UK commercial property sector continued to deteriorate at an increasingly rapid rate last month, new research by Savills has shown.
Commercial property pundits forsee both 2009 and 2010 as bleak years
Posted on February 15, 2009 by UKBizAsked what he expects from the commercial property market next year Ian Cullen, Founding Director, of IPD said: "The outlook for the commercial property market in 2009 is undoubtedly bleak. We’re not offering a forecast of X percent or Y percent, but the key question is the extent to which a full scale recession kicks in to further damage occupier demand. It is pretty hard to believe that yields will be pushed much further out as a result of pure investment caution....
Commercial property rental values to fall 7% over next 2 years say GVA Grimley
Posted on February 15, 2009 by UKBizCommercial property rentals nationally will fall by 7% in the next 2 years as the recession begins to bite, according to the latest research. However, with sentiment in the sector worsening by the week, falls in rental value could exceed these levels, according to the findings of The Q3 Grimley’s Economic and Property Market Review.
6 Elements to Consider Before You Buy Commercial Property in the UK
Posted on February 3, 2009 by Robert ClarkHire a specialty real estate agent when you want to buy commercial real estate in the UK. It is inadvisable to go to agents that are one-stop-shops for real estate, selling residential, commercial and even international property. You will get a much better level of service and wealth of experienced from a long established estate agent who specializes solely in offering commercial property to buy.
