Belle Epoque style enters the 21 century May 27, 2010 AT the turn of the last century a visit to the imposing Mont Pelerine Palace in the Swiss Alps was a favourite pastime among wealthy travellers. They arrived by train to the quiet commune of Chardonne before ascending by funicular to the elegant hotel, enjoying the famous local Charennes wine and mingling with New York [...]
FOCUS ON: FARNBOROUGH, HAMPSHIRE October 29, 2009 BROADHURST RD, GU14 9XAPrice: 495,000This large six-bedroom, detached property is just 35 minutes away from Waterloo. It also has a garden and off road parking.Contact: Mann Countrywide on 01252 546267, www.manncountrywide.co.uk ALBERT ROAD, GU14 6SLPrice: £624,950This stylish five-bedroom property comes with conservatory, private back garden and off road parking. Ideal for commuters.Contact: Mann Countrywide on [...]
FOCUS ON: FARNBOROUGH, HAMPSHIRE October 29, 2009 BROADHURST RD, GU14 9XAPrice: 495,000This large six-bedroom, detached property is just 35 minutes away from Waterloo. It also has a garden and off road parking.Contact: Mann Countrywide on 01252 546267, www.manncountrywide.co.uk ALBERT ROAD, GU14 6SLPrice: £624,950This stylish five-bedroom property comes with conservatory, private back garden and off road parking. Ideal for commuters.Contact: Mann Countrywide on [...]
The bike and car parts retailer who wants to own Britain on the move June 20, 2010 Halfords and its chief executive David Wild are having a good recession. Earlier this month, the bikes and car maintenance retail chain posted a strong set of full-year figures: pre-tax profits rose 42 per cent to £110m, while sales rose three per cent to £832m. The FTSE 250 business said the trend for healthy living [...]
100 per cent mortgages return September 21, 2009 Mansfield Building Society has begun offering a 100 per cent mortgage to first-time buyers who want to buy a home with a housing association.
Choosing the right lender is crucial in a tough market June 3, 2010 HOUSES are selling like hotcakes thanks to fierce competition among buyers. The latest monthly survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) showed that houses are shifting quicker than new ones could come on to the market, despite the number of new sellers increasing. Even the dreaded gazumping is back. In such a market, [...]
US consumer still lacking in confidence October 27, 2009 DETERIORATING US consumer confidence yesterday dealt a sharp blow to hopes of a sustainable recovery in the world’s largest economy, despite house price data showing a modest improvement. The headline consumer confidence index slipped back to 47.7 in October from 53.4 the previous month and worryingly, still remains well below the 61.4 mark seen at [...]
GOLDMAN EXECUTIVES KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY May 5, 2010 A RIFLE through the proxy statement issued by Goldman Sachs to its shareholders ahead of tomorrow’s general meeting throws the spotlight firmly back on compensation – and it seems the firm’s executives aren’t the only ones being scrutinised. That’s right – not only are investors being asked to give their thoughts on the pay packages [...]
Goldman stands by fraud suspect April 18, 2010 GOLDMAN Sachs has stood firm behind the man at the centre of the storm over the $1bn (£651m) fraud allegations against it, adding that he may even turn up to work in London this morning as normal. Goldman said the status of Fabrice Tourre was unchanged after he was named in two counts of securities [...]
SELLING April 8, 2010 Russell Hunt MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PROPERTY HUNT Q. Dear Russell, with the general election having been called, should I wait to buy a property? A. The election will certainly affect the property market and everybody is currently sitting on the fence awaiting the outcome on 6 May. The impact on the housing market will depend [...]