Smart meters, smart idea?Alex Coxall 21 Nov. 2007 As part of Brown’s plans to cut Domestic emissions by 80 percent by 2050 there was mention again of the introduction of ‘smart meters’ into homes. These meters will allow homeowners to clearly see how much energy they are consuming. Read more
Brown pledges carbon reductionAlex Coxall 20 Nov. 2007 After consultation with the Committee on Climate Change, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced that we should aim to reduce our domestic carbon emissions by 80 per cent by 2050. Read more
Selling your own house 20 Nov. 2007 It is now easier than ever to sell your own house and avoid the agent fees. The benefits and pitfalls are highlighted in the article Death of a Salesman, on this site. What follows is a step by step guide on how to go about it. Read more
ACT BLOG: Agents Anonymous Alex Coxall 17 Nov. 2007 After years of abuse at the hands of the general public estate agents have found a sanctuary on the internet where they can openly tell people what they do for a living. It is a safe place where they can get up and say: "Hi my name is X and I am an estate agent." Read more
House price inflation to endAlex Coxall 16 Nov. 2007 House price inflation is set to drop from 9.7 per cent to 0 per cent by this time next year, according to a report released by Nationwide today. Read more
ACT BLOG: Going UndergroundAlex Coxall 16 Nov. 2007 With expensive moving fees and little room to build, urban homeowners are looking to basements to provide more space but there are considerations that need to be made before taking coverting or adding a basement. Read more
Far east over EuropeGuardian 15 Nov. 2007 LONDON, Nov 14 (Reuters) - The real estate arm of Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP) plans to launch its debut Far Eastern fund in 2008 and has temporarily ruled out investment in Eastern European, its new property head said.
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Bank warns economic slowdownBBC 15 Nov. 2007 The Bank of England has turned much more gloomy in its latest forecast for the UK economy - in a clear sign that damage from the US sub-prime crisis will not be contained just to North America. Read more
ACT BLOG: Northern-A-RockalypseAlex Coxall 14 Nov. 2007 Today I contacted Gary at End Time Prophecies in North America to see if any light could be shed on our current situation and he pointed me in the direction of the following prophecies that were made as part of the Bayside Prophecies in New York: Read more
Fastest house price fall since 2005Guardian 14 Nov. 2007 LONDON, Nov 12 (Reuters) - British house prices are falling at their fastest pace since mid-2005, a survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors showed on Tuesday, providing further evidence that the once red-hot market is cooling fast.
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