UK: Housebuilder profits down 49% during the pandemic
From James Lockett ProperPR Sirius Property Finance has revealed how the pandemic halved the profits taken by the nation’s biggest housebuilders and while positive signs have been seen since, the industry is yet to completely recover. The research shows that: – …
UK: The winter property checks that could save you thousands
From James Lockett ProperPR With the winter months now in full swing, estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk has produced a guide to winter-proofing the home to ensure everyone stays warm while maximising energy efficiency. The first thing homeowners should do is ensure…
Home maintenance costs increase by as much as 17% across the UK
From James Lockett ProperPR The latest property market analysis by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed how the cost of maintaining our homes this winter is as much as 17% higher than it was this time last…
UK: Industry reacts as BofE plans to relax affordability checks
Industry reacts to the news that the Bank of England plans to relax mortgage affordability checks: Bank of England may relax mortgage affordability checks to make it easier to borrow – but experts warn the move will stoke house price inflation…
UK: MoveStreets founder Adam Kamani pledges £5m in PropTech investment
From James Lockett, ProperPR MoveStreets is the ‘swipe right to like’ property portal app owned and run by Adam Kamani, founder of fashion brand Pretty Little Thing. ‘Swipe right’ is a simple yet sticky concept that has dominated the world…
Mark Zuckerberg buys 110 acres to add to his Hawaii Estate
By Brian Freeman from Newsmax Mark Zuckerberg has bought an additional 110 acres to add to his now 1,500-acre estate in Kauai, Hawaii, The Hill reported on Wednesday. The Facebook founder and CEO spent $17 million on the purchase. Zuckerberg and his wife…
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Cayman: Health Insurance Premium Payment Assistance Programme (PPAP) extended through March 2022
The PACT Government has approved another round of health insurance premium payments assistance to displaced Caymanian workers; specifically those in the tourism and hospitality industries for the period January to March 2022. “As everyone is painfully aware, the COVID-19 pandemic…
NEWSMAX: Top 10 Finance Stories of 2021
By Maxwell Newman From Newsmax 2021 has been an unprecedent year in the financial world. When the year began, it was hard to imagine the rise of so-called “meme stocks,” rampant inflation akin to the Jimmy Carter era, and a historic supply…
How to Play Dota-2: Beginner to Pro
Dota-2 is an online multiplayer video game that was released in 2013. It was designed by Icefrog and developed by Valve. Dota-2 is a sequel to the Defense of the Ancients. This game is trendy among the E-sport players, and…