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A spokesman for the Communities Department is reported as saying “Students bring benefits to the places they live in but too many residing in one area can impact negatively on a community”. Presumably they are worried about excessive drinking and other ant-social behaviour.
Several organisations have written to Communities Secretary John Denham to […]

Who doesn’t dream of having the latest vehicle model? For some reason we link the newest cars with status and glamour. However, due to the recent financial crisis, it is becoming more and more difficult to afford one of these vehicles. That is why many people resort to leasing a car.
Leasing a car is basically […]

Deciding to rent a property in Italy can be a rewarding and money saving experience, Italy is a beautiful and cultured country and it is easy to see why so many people want to stay there. However for anyone deciding to buy or rent in Italy it is important they research the system they are […]

Rental growth and high occupancy rates continue to attract investors to the student accommodation sector, though the limited availability of appropriate investment vehicles risks frustrating attempts by individual investors to benefit from the sector, according to a new report from Savills Research.
“High demand, low supply growth, rising rents and high occupancy rates make student accommodation […]

When I first looked into acquiring a holiday home last year a great deal of timeshare options came my way but with the myriad of horror stories I’ve heard about timeshare scams I was reluctant to follow that path. I considered buying outright - it was expensive, but it seemed like the best option until […]

Too often when it comes to auto-leasing, people get so dazzled through the myriad terms and the lingo thrown their way that they end-up paying by the nose, relying on a dealer’s ‘help’ than their own informed decision.
Here is a look at some of the tricks dealers use for their benefit and leave the […]

$250 to dispose of your vehicle, $1000 for extra miles you put on the clock and $200 to replace the light bulb and the worn tyres lease agents constantly nickel-and-dime consumers when their rent runs out. Here’s a rundown of what can trigger those fees, and some steps to take in self-defence.
Disposition fee: renting companies […]

Leasing has been lauded as your cheapest ticket to keep up with the industry’s hottest vehicles and trends. The jury, however, is still out on leasing: with the industry long on hype and short on detail, it is difficult to distinguish between a genuinely good deal and a downright up-selling exercise.
So how do you spot […]

Leasing a used vehicle can be an attractive deal in many ways, no least getting you into that luxury model or SUV, for lower monthly payments than a brand new one. Be prepared, however, to do some more homework to dissect a good deal.
As with new car-leasing, your toll research should focus on the key […]

You’ve come to the end of your rent and you like you car enough you want to keep it in the driveway. Just like buying a used car, there is some research to be done to nail a good deal.
First, you need to know the cost of buying out your rent. Read the fine […]