FTSE 100 movers: Property groups lifted by Merrills
LONDON (SHARECAST) - Property groups are having a good day on the back of a bullish sector review by Merrill Lynch. British Land and Land Securities rose on the back of Merrills comment that the medium term outlook remained solid with money still flowing into the sector, office rental growing and stability in retail.
Park area sought by BJC appraised at $26 million
An independent appraisal of the contested 9.5 acres of Forest Park property on Kingshighway that Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking to build on determined the market value of the property is $26 million and appraised the annual rental rate at $1.82 million.
`Rental school opens
Delray Beach landlord Doreen Zic-Hock learned how to improve the curb appeal and safety of her rental units by attending the citys first seminar for landlords and tenants.
Reduced tax rate possible for jail levy
Taxpayers could see a 10 percent reduction in the tax they pay for Benton County’s jail space rental levy for the next three years. 29 cents to 26 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value, a savings of $6 a year for the owner of a $200,000 home.
Good Reasons Why Furniture Rental May Make Good Cents
One important benefit of furniture and electronic appliance renting is that you can try the product out before really committing to ownership. Want to try the latest flat screen television but are concerned about the clarity or glare in your own home? Rent the unit for a month or so and try it out!
Prime Diethelm property on offer
The 2.5-billion-baht Diethelm Towers on Wireless Road will be sold soon as its owner, Diethelm & Co, wants to exit non-core businesses and focus on trading. Sources in the property sector said at least four buyers had offered bids for Diethelm Towers.
Glassboro council OKs seizure of rental
GLASSBORO -- Borough officials are looking to spur redevelopment of a rental property on State Street frequently rented by college students for both commercial and residential uses.
Rent hikes in Fujairah
A shortage of available property and steep rental increases have become a problem for residents in Fujairah, reported Gulf News. Although a number of real estate projects are now under development, rents have increased by well over 20% and some modern one bedroom apartments have seen rises of around 50%. The local municipality is working on a new law to protect tenants against inflated rent hikes.
Rental income is 20% up, says property firm
The average SA residential property investor is getting almost 20% more rent since the Trafalgar property index was launched in December 2003 with a base of 100. The index to June 2006 is 119.44.
Playing to the community
HARTFORD - It may have been too hot to dance Sunday afternoon. The weather didn’t stop people from listening to music, having lunch, entering a raffle or playing games and donating a few dollars to the Hartford Foundation at the tornado relief benefit held in the parking lot of Equipment Rental.