Monday, 27 October 2008
Training up for investment
Since it opened in 1994 the Channel Tunnel has opened up a whole new way of getting between Britain and France at gre...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
Rightmove announces job cuts - MSN UK News
Rightmove is slashing its workforce by a fifth in what is another dire indicator of the state of the property market both at home and abroad. The company, which runs the country's ...
Source: news.uk.msn.com
Greening USA
As everybody not currently residing on the lower slopes of Olympus Mons - or anywhere else on Mars - will know, votin...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
Involve locals if change is to stick, minister urges (InsideHousing)
Ms Blears said organisations seeking government cash should ensure that new homes were built near employment opportunities, that residents were consulted and that design quality was prioritised.
Source: www.insidehousing.co.uk
Favoured destinations
Those looking at investing in French property may be in very good company. When it comes to stability, it seems the n...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
Pathfinders are working, claims CLG (InsideHousing)
In July the Public Accounts Committee warned that ‘demolition sites, rather than new build homes’ could be the legacy of the regeneration scheme. It also said it was unclear whether housing development in pathfinder areas was linked to the programme or to wider market conditions.
Source: www.insidehousing.co.uk
Sunday, 26 October 2008
The content of the annual report (Mondaq)
Nearly half (47%) of the companies surveyed voluntarily presented a directors' remuneration report, despite this only being a mandatory requirement for fully listed companies. This proportion increases, as might be expected, to 65% when the 20 largest companies are considered.
Source: www.mondaq.com
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-10-02 10:30 UPDATE 1-Russia's LSR Group H1 net falls on revaluation (Interactive Investor)
MOSCOW, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Russian construction and real estate firm LSR Group reported a 99 percent fall in first-half net profit on Thursday due to a loss from property revaluation, while its core earnings rose 83 percent. Net profit, to International Financial Reporting Standards, fell to $3 million from $209 million in January through June 2007 as the company recognized a non-cash loss of ...
Source: www.iii.co.uk
Inflation deflating
With the last few days seeing widespread government action to bolster banks - a move copied overseas - plus a half po...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
Greening USA
As everybody not currently residing on the lower slopes of Olympus Mons - or anywhere else on Mars - will know, votin...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
Rugg report may lead to rewards for better landlords
Many investors in buy-to-let will enjoy the boost of an industry that has a better reputation as a housing provider, ...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
Crisis over?
When the last few weeks have seen many mentions in the press of the year 1929, it is clear the economy has been in se...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
Love's Libor's won?
The recent banking bailout was a dramatic moment in British and international political and economic history. Billion...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
The content of the annual report (Mondaq)
Nearly half (47%) of the companies surveyed voluntarily presented a directors' remuneration report, despite this only being a mandatory requirement for fully listed companies. This proportion increases, as might be expected, to 65% when the 20 largest companies are considered.
Source: www.mondaq.com
NYC pension mulls hedge funds, infrastructure stakes - Reuters
Reuters -
New York City, unlike some other public pension funds, was not particularly invested in hedge funds, many of which have turned in sorry results this year. ...
NYC pension mulls hedge funds, infrastructure stakes
Source: news.google.com
Unanimity reigns
Those hoping to see recoveries in the economy at large and the property market in particular may have had mixed feeli...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
Mortgage Threat From Hedge Funds Irks Democrats - New York Times
Mortgage Threat From Hedge Funds Irks Democrats New York Times, United States - By BARRY MEIER Several Democratic lawmakers lashed out Friday at hedge funds that have threatened to block attempts to renegotiate mortgages for struggling ... Congress Talks Tough to Hedge Funds on Loan Modifications Dems ‘outraged’ by reported hedge fund actions BREAKING NEWS: Congress talking tough to hedge fund managers ... |
Source: news.google.com
Building a new opportunity
The last few months have been a tough time for the housebuilding sector, with the fall in housing transactions leavin...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
The start of a mortgage recovery?
With this week featuring both the Bank of England governor and the prime minister predicting that Britain is heading ...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
Ups and downs for mortgages and ministers
Those keen to see the UK property market pick up again - be they homebuyers or investors - will hope that the recent ...
Source: news.assetz.co.uk
Waxman Backs More Regulation of Hedge Funds, Rating Companies - Bloomberg
 Sydney Morning Herald | Waxman Backs More Regulation of Hedge Funds, Rating Companies Bloomberg - Hedge funds need regulation ``to make sure the incentives are right for them and others to do the right thing,'' said Waxman. ``Certainly we need more ... Video: Greenspan Denies Blame for Crisis, Admits 'flaw' Pin the Tail on the Bull Kirsten Gillibrand |
Source: news.google.com
Hedges to hit miners: Fiani - The Australian
Hedges to hit miners: Fiani The Australian, Australia - WHEN ASIC lifts the ban on short selling non-financial stocks next month, Paul Fiani believes hedge funds will attack mining stocks. ... |
Source: news.google.com
Michelle Rodger: Community spirit as businesses put on a united front - Scotland on Sunday Online
A CURIOUS phenomenon is emerging from the lengthy shadows of the credit crunch: businesses are beginning to recognise the opportunities in helping each other trade their way ...
Source: scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-10-14 15:35 UK commercial property values shed 2.9 pct in Sept (Interactive Investor)
LONDON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - British commercial property values fell by another 2.9 percent in September, taking the market's fall since June 2007's bull market highs to more than 24 percent, benchmark data showed on Tuesday. The data from investment property Databank (IPD) was based on a sample of 1,486 properties owned by property fund managers and property firms with a combined value of 39.28 ...
Source: www.iii.co.uk
13 million to buy unsold homes for affordable housing - eGov Monitor
A £13 million deal to buy unsold homes off the market to use as affordable housing is being announced today, as part of the Government's programme of action to tackle current ...
Source: www.egovmonitor.com
house building figures fall by half - InsideHousing
house builders are applying to construct fewer than half the homes they were planning to a year ago. The latest figures from the National house Building Council show applications ...
Source: www.insidehousing.co.uk
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