Archive for May, 2007

Government Does U-Turn on HIPs

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

It was announced on the 22nd of May that the government is putting back the implementation of the Home Information Packs (HIPs) and the Energy Performance Certifcates (EPCs) until the 1st of August. Even then, they will only be applicable to the sale of properties with four bedrooms or ...

Why Gas Credit Cards Are No Longer Second-Rate

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

It used to be that gas credit cards were the credit cards you applied for when you needed to improve your credit history. Nowadays, that's no longer the case. Gone is the era when all gas credit cards offered was a high interest rate and welcome to a day and ...

Inflation Or Deflation - Which One Is Worse? Which One Lies Ahead?

Wednesday, May 30th, 2007

Surely inflation is our greater enemy, isnt it? Rising prices are bad for the economy. Falling prices are a good thing, arent they?Inflation and deflation are due more to mindset than anything else. Let me explain.Whether you realize it or not, you are infected with inflation mentality, which goes back ...

How To Start A Real Estate Investment Club

Wednesday, May 30th, 2007

Investing in real estate can be very profitable if done correctly. However, it can be daunting for someone who knows little about real estate investment or has little capital to invest. Just as there are investment clubs for stocks there are also investment clubs for those who want to invest ...