Monthly Archives: August 2011

Property news: average student possessions worth £2,650

Posted on August 16, 2011 by netmovers

By Matthew Kinlin Research from the National Union of Students (NUS) and student insurance providers Endsleigh found that students took possessions to university worth an average of £2,652. The research showed that: More than four out of five students will … Continue reading →

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Property news: insurance brokers assure riot victims that they are covered

Posted on August 9, 2011 by netmovers

By Matthew Kinlin The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBS) has issued a release that assures homeowners their insurance policies should cover damages resulting from the recent UK riots.             The BIBS has advised people to … Continue reading →

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Property news: Halifax offers £600 cash incentive to first-time buyers

Posted on August 2, 2011 by netmovers

By Matthew Kinlin First-time buyers have been offered an incentive of £600 to save their deposit and borrow with Halifax. The bank’s Head Start Home Saver scheme offers would-be homeowners £600 if they pay into a savings account for 10 … Continue reading →

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Property news: Nationwide says that house prices are stabilising

Posted on August 1, 2011 by netmovers

By Matthew Kinlin According to Nationwide building society, the housing market is stabilising. Average house prices from the UK rose by 0.2% in July to £168,731, which is only 0.4% lower than the same time last year.       … Continue reading →

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