| UK house prices 'essentially flat' |
| Now could be the ideal time for those thinking of moving to a new home to make their purchase.
According to figures from Nationwide, property values were little changed in September and remain &qu... |
| Posted on Friday, 30 September 2011 @ 12:10 |
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| Private accommodation 'increasingly popular among students' |
| More and more students could be choosing to live in a privately rented home rather than university accommodation.
This is according to director of Easyroommate.co.uk Jonathan Moore, who said they ... |
| Posted on Friday, 30 September 2011 @ 12:08 |
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| Australia has 'significant' variation in house prices |
| Australia could be a dream destination for Brits thinking of putting their furniture into self storage units and moving abroad.
However, as the comments of spokesman for the Australian Visa Bureau... |
| Posted on Thursday, 29 September 2011 @ 12:01 |
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| Home improvements 'do not have to be expensive' |
| If people are thinking of putting their furniture into secure storage and carrying out some improvements to their property, they may be a little worried about costs.
However, these concerns might ... |
| Posted on Thursday, 29 September 2011 @ 12:00 |
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| House prices down in England and Wales |
| Now could be the ideal time for those thinking of putting their possessions into furniture storage and moving house to make a purchase.
The latest figures from the Land Registry show house prices ... |
| Posted on Wednesday, 28 September 2011 @ 16:06 |
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| Downsizing 'popular option among retirees' |
| Many Brits are looking to downsize to raise money for their retirement, new data has revealed.
Published by LV= in a report called HIPpies, figures showed 31 per cent of individuals plan to use th... |
| Posted on Wednesday, 28 September 2011 @ 15:03 |
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| Grenada 'offers attractive property prices' |
| Individuals looking to pack their belongings into Glasgow storage space and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life may wish to consider the Caribbean island of Grenada.
According to agen... |
| Posted on Tuesday, 27 September 2011 @ 16:32 |
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| Australia 'has plenty of lifestyle opportunities' |
| Australia has plenty of "economic and lifestyle opportunities" for those who wish to put their belongings into storage facilities and move abroad, it has been claimed.
Tom Blackett, spok... |
| Posted on Tuesday, 27 September 2011 @ 12:16 |
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| Improve instead of move 'an emerging trend' |
| Lots of people in the UK could be looking to hire storage solutions to keep their furniture safe while they upgrade their properties.
Shaun White of garden product company Norfolk Leisure explaine... |
| Posted on Tuesday, 27 September 2011 @ 12:15 |
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| Cavity wall insulation 'offers instant benefits' |
| Putting precious possessions and furniture into self storage units and installing cavity wall insulation could result in immediate benefits for homeowners.
The National Association of Estate Agent... |
| Posted on Monday, 26 September 2011 @ 15:45 |
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| France 'top destination for overseas property purchase' |
| France has been named as the most popular location to buy property abroad in a new survey.
The exclusive research conducted for the Daily Telegraph by Savills and homeaway.co.uk found the country&... |
| Posted on Monday, 26 September 2011 @ 12:15 |
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| UK 'making steady progress' in sustainable construction |
| More and more people could be moving their possessions into Glasgow storage and adding sustainable upgrades to their homes.
This is because, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyo... |
| Posted on Monday, 26 September 2011 @ 12:14 |
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| Self build 'on the up' in Britain |
| A growing number of people could be putting some of their possessions into self storage facilities and constructing their own home, the comments of one expert suggest.
Raymond Connor, chief execut... |
| Posted on Friday, 23 September 2011 @ 14:53 |
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| Check-out inspections 'a good idea for tenants and landlords' |
| Many people could be living in rental accommodation and keeping furniture in storage facilities while they save for their first home.
However, when it comes to moving out, they may want to follow ... |
| Posted on Friday, 23 September 2011 @ 12:19 |
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| London 'a genuine world city' for business |
| There are many reasons why companies may wish to put their old furniture and equipment into storage and relocate to London.
According to chief executive of the British Council for Offices Richard ... |
| Posted on Thursday, 22 September 2011 @ 15:23 |
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| Sustainable properties 'have unrecognised value' |
| The value of creating sustainable properties needs to be realised.
This is according to co-founder and sustainability and communications director of Sustain Worldwide Gordon Miller, who said recog... |
| Posted on Thursday, 22 September 2011 @ 15:22 |
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| TV shows 'encouraging home makeovers' |
| Many Brits are being inspired to revamp their houses by TV home improvement shows, it has been revealed.
According to a study conducted by esure, 32 per cent of people put greater effort into the ... |
| Posted on Thursday, 22 September 2011 @ 12:15 |
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| Man builds 'hobbit home' in Welsh countryside |
| DIY enthusiasts may be inspired to put their furniture into storage facilities and consider self-build when they see the achievements of one individual.
Simon Dale has built a fully sustainable ho... |
| Posted on Wednesday, 21 September 2011 @ 16:42 |
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| Rental demand 'on the up' |
| Brits looking to put some of their possession in secure storage and move into new rental accommodation may wish move quickly to secure a property.
This is because, according to chief executive off... |
| Posted on Wednesday, 21 September 2011 @ 15:39 |
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| London's Midtown 'an emerging centre for business' |
| More and more businesses could be thinking of renting new offices and relocating to the centre of London.
This is because, according to chief executive of the British Council for Offices Richard K... |
| Posted on Wednesday, 21 September 2011 @ 12:21 |
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| Many Brits 'keen to move down under' |
| Many people may want to put some of their furniture into lock ups and move abroad, the results of a new study have revealed.
Conducted by the Post Office, the research discovered 27 per cent of in... |
| Posted on Tuesday, 20 September 2011 @ 16:09 |
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| Barbados 'has a lot to offer investors' |
| People thinking of purchasing homes overseas and relocating abroad may wish to consider Barbados.
According to Terry Hobbs, agents and media manager for Propertyshowrooms.com, it is the most popul... |
| Posted on Tuesday, 20 September 2011 @ 14:56 |
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| Downsizing 'an alternative to equity release' |
| Downsizing to a smaller house and putting some possessions into self storage units could be a solution for retirees who are not keen on the idea of equity release.
David Wright, managing director ... |
| Posted on Tuesday, 20 September 2011 @ 11:14 |
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| Edinburgh commuters 'saying money by living on the outskirts' |
| Many people are saving money by living on the outskirts of Edinburgh instead of the city centre, research has revealed.
Conducted by the Bank of Scotland, a study found house prices 30 minutes out... |
| Posted on Monday, 19 September 2011 @ 17:02 |
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| Thorough research 'important when buying overseas property' |
| Individuals have been advised to do their homework before investing in overseas property.
Lee Calvert, director at specialist website Property-Abroad.com, said it is important to do some research ... |
| Posted on Monday, 19 September 2011 @ 16:59 |
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| Study shows 4.7m Brits looking to downsize |
| Many people in the UK are hoping to downsize and move into a smaller home over the next five years, new research has revealed.
The study from Investec Wealth & Investment showed 4.7 million ho... |
| Posted on Monday, 19 September 2011 @ 12:08 |
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| Now is the 'perfect time' to buy in Murcia |
| Murcia could be the perfect destination for individuals looking to purchase a property in Spain.
According to TheMoveChannel.com it is a very popular location among those searching for a holiday h... |
| Posted on Friday, 16 September 2011 @ 16:49 |
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| Kevin McCloud: Red tape preventing UK self builds |
| Many people may wish to consider putting their belongings into furniture storage solutions if they are planning a self build.
However, TV presenter Kevin McCloud believes more must be done to elim... |
| Posted on Friday, 16 September 2011 @ 16:30 |
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| UK rents up by 1.2% |
| Rents are continuing to increase in the UK, research has revealed.
According to the latest publication from LSL Property Services, the average person now pays £713 per month to live in their... |
| Posted on Friday, 16 September 2011 @ 12:17 |
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| A lick of paint 'can liven up a kitchen' |
| There is plenty of advice out there for homeowners who wish to give their property a new lease of life.
This is Bath states that adding a lick of paint to bathroom or kitchen cabinets can give the... |
| Posted on Thursday, 15 September 2011 @ 16:52 |
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| New fees 'affecting university choices' |
| The introduction of new university fees could affect the decisions young people make when it comes to further education, it has been suggested.
David Lawrenson, a property letting expert and owner... |
| Posted on Thursday, 15 September 2011 @ 15:10 |
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| Many new homes 'smaller than recommended size' |
| Many of the homes being constructed in the UK are smaller than the suggested size, it has been revealed.
A report from the Royal Institute of British Architects, called Case for Space, shows the a... |
| Posted on Thursday, 15 September 2011 @ 12:00 |
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| House prices dip 1.8% in Scotland |
| Average house prices in Scotland declined 1.8 per cent in the year to July 2011, new figures have revealed.
Statistics from the Department for Communities and Local Government published yesterday ... |
| Posted on Thursday, 15 September 2011 @ 09:14 |
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| Rural thefts 'on the up' |
| There has been an increase in the number of thefts occurring in rural parts of the UK, new research has revealed.
Conducted by NFU Mutual, a study found countryside crime more than doubled during ... |
| Posted on Wednesday, 14 September 2011 @ 15:10 |
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| Brits 'can get help installing insulation' |
| There is plenty of help available for people who wish to insulate their homes, an expert has advised.
Andrew Leech, director at the National Home Improvement Council, explained individuals can obt... |
| Posted on Wednesday, 14 September 2011 @ 15:09 |
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| Edinburgh prime properties 'stay for sale longer' |
| Prime properties in Scotland are staying on the market for longer, which may delay owners' downsizing plans.
Savills researchers found that such abodes in Scottish cities had been for sale for... |
| Posted on Wednesday, 14 September 2011 @ 11:24 |
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| Australia 'an attractive overseas home for Brits' |
| Plenty of people may want to put their possessions into storage in Edinburgh and consider moving to Australia when they hear one expert's comments.
Eynas Brodie, editor of Australian Property ... |
| Posted on Tuesday, 13 September 2011 @ 16:37 |
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| LSL: UK property values up in August |
| New figures have shown UK house prices went up last month.
According to LSL Property Services, the cost of the average abode totalled £219,078 in August.
This was a 0.3 per cent increase on... |
| Posted on Tuesday, 13 September 2011 @ 16:34 |
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| House purchases sluggish, new figures show |
| A growing number of people could be choosing to rent a property instead of buying a home, new figures suggest.
Data from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has shown a lack of mor... |
| Posted on Tuesday, 13 September 2011 @ 12:08 |
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| Lodgers 'a good way to generate extra income' |
| Lodging could be the perfect way for people to find an affordable place to live, as well as providing a welcome boost for the homeowner, it has been suggested.
Tom Entwistle, director of LandlordZ... |
| Posted on Monday, 12 September 2011 @ 15:58 |
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| Dry fix solutions 'cost-effective alternative to mortar' |
| Self storage units could be a useful place to house some furniture if people want to follow one expert's recommendations regarding their roofs.
Nick Oldridge from online resource Roofapedia.co... |
| Posted on Monday, 12 September 2011 @ 12:37 |
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| Homeowners 'still treating themselves to kitchen improvements' |
| Homeowners may wish to use storage facilities to keep their kitchen furniture safe if they want to do up this part of their house.
According to Jochen Thomas, director at itzkitchenuk.com, many in... |
| Posted on Monday, 12 September 2011 @ 12:10 |
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| No tuition fees for Scots university students |
| Youngsters planning to start undergraduate degree courses in Scotland in 2012 will welcome confirmation that the government does not intend to introduce tuition fees for students from the country.
... |
| Posted on Sunday, 11 September 2011 @ 23:13 |
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| Mortgages 'significantly cheaper than in March 2009' |
| Mortgages are now thousands of pounds cheaper than they were two years ago when the base rate first fell to 0.5 per cent, according to new figures from research firm Defaqto.
The company observed ... |
| Posted on Sunday, 11 September 2011 @ 23:05 |
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| Self storage used to ease loft insulation work |
| Households may want to store the contents of their lofts in self storage facilities while insulation is installed as part of a drive to insulate Britain's homes.
Good progress has been made in... |
| Posted on Friday, 09 September 2011 @ 17:28 |
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| Application submitted for 9,000 home new town |
| Plans have now been submitted by developers who wish to build a new town of 9,000 homes on 2,000 acres of farmland, ten miles south of Aberdeen.
The £1 billion sustainable development at Cha... |
| Posted on Friday, 09 September 2011 @ 17:26 |
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| Storage 'so important' when installing a bathroom |
| Storage, heating and quality towel rails are the most important things to consider when installing or decorating a bathroom, according to one expert.
Simple yet effective, giving lots of attention... |
| Posted on Friday, 09 September 2011 @ 17:24 |
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| Trend for self storage shows no sign of slowing |
| The demand for self storage solutions is continuing to grow, despite the country's economic downturn, a BBC magazine article says.
With over 750 self storage facilities across the UK, the indu... |
| Posted on Friday, 09 September 2011 @ 16:43 |
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| Edinburgh house prices still falling |
| House prices in Edinburgh have fallen 3.6 per cent over the last 12 months, new figures show.
Across Scotland, house prices are showing little sign of improvement, the quarterly report published t... |
| Posted on Friday, 09 September 2011 @ 09:00 |
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| SNP Announces new programme for government |
| Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond yesterday announced his government's programme for the coming year.
The legislative programme addresses a wide range of issues, with a new council ta... |
| Posted on Friday, 09 September 2011 @ 08:56 |
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| Kitchens now 'main room of the house' |
| Homeowners should think about the value their kitchen adds to their property after one expert suggested that this room is now the hub of the house.
A spokesperson for homeware company Fairmont &am... |
| Posted on Wednesday, 07 September 2011 @ 17:23 |
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| Over 50s now taking gap years |
| With tuition fees at their highest it seems that many students may now be turning to saving rather than straying during their year out, but the gap is being filled by older travellers.
Research fr... |
| Posted on Tuesday, 06 September 2011 @ 16:57 |
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| Students still doing unpaid internships |
| New research has shown that almost half of all students doing internships are doing so for no financial reward.
The survey of 22,000 graduates by university careers agency Graduate Prospects found... |
| Posted on Tuesday, 06 September 2011 @ 15:55 |
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| Edinburgh University ranked 20th in world |
| Edinburgh University has been recognised as one of the world's top higher education institutions.
The Scottish university was ranked 20th in the QS World University Rankings 2011/12.
The tabl... |
| Posted on Tuesday, 06 September 2011 @ 12:55 |
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| Rents rise sharply in Scotland as buyers postpone purchasing |
| The cost of renting in Scotland has increased dramatically in the last two years as buyers eager to get on the housing ladder delay taking the plunge on property.
Access to finance has remained ... |
| Posted on Monday, 05 September 2011 @ 16:01 |
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| Technology pushing the paperless office |
| Rapid developments in business technology and an increasingly mobile workforce mean that many businesses are moving toward having a paperless office.
Thanks to developments in technology such as... |
| Posted on Monday, 05 September 2011 @ 16:00 |
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| UK children plan to find dream home by 35 |
| The majority of UK children hope to own their dream home by the time they hit 35, a study shows.
Despite many people opting to rent properties as lending continues to remain restricted, the nati... |
| Posted on Monday, 05 September 2011 @ 13:28 |
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| Moving house can be easy, say estate agents |
| Moving house need not be as stressful as you think if you just stick to some simple rules, according to estate agents.
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) today advised those moving h... |
| Posted on Friday, 02 September 2011 @ 15:41 |
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| The self-storage craze |
By Tom de Castella & Kate Dailey. People are leaving their possessions in self-storage warehouses for longer than ever. But why are people paying to store stuff they rarely use? |
| Posted on Friday, 02 September 2011 @ 10:31 |
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| House prices see slight drop in August |
| UK house prices took a 0.6 per cent dip in August, the latest Nationwide House Price Index reveals.
Published today, the figures show that following a 0.3 per cent rise in July, the average hous... |
| Posted on Thursday, 01 September 2011 @ 17:18 |
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| Rental demand outstrips supply again |
| Tenant demand for rental property continued to outpace supply in the three months to July as more and more people opted to let rather than buy, according to the most recent RICS Residential Letting... |
| Posted on Thursday, 01 September 2011 @ 17:10 |
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