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New research suggests that soon to be British retirees are no longer content to just relax and stay at home.

After a survey of people nearing the end of their working lives results showed that many had a number of ambitions that they wanted to follow and achieve as they start their retirement.

One of the most interesting of the results was that almost 20 percent suggested that they would like to move area at the beginning of retirement. More surprisingly though, many were found to be eager to search beyond the UK to look for their dream retirement home. In fact 52% said they would like to move abroad.

Gary Shaughnessy from Prudential commented: “Those retiring today are likely to be able to enjoy far more active lives through their pensionable years than any previous generation.”

In another survey it turns out that around 9 out of 10 ex-Brits are financially better off after their relocation abroad.

Source: Propertyshowrooms.com/news

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Although it may be true that over the past few months the housing market has been struggling, latest results suggest that they may be on the mend.

Righmove have apparently reported that of the 10 regions it records across England and Wales, average prices fell in only two - the West Midlands and East Anglia.

It does seem though, that the biggest increase was in Wales, where the average home sold for 3.5pc more than in February.

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Source: telegraph.co.uk

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According to newly released figures, the UK housing market is much better placed than other European countries.

European Housing Review 2008 from The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (”Rics”)  shows that price growth across the continent has slowed.  Despite this, the UK was highlighted as  being in better health than European counterparts.  The reports author commented that interest rates will be playing an important role in the 2008 UK house price movements.

“The UK housing market looks much better placed than many others in Europe” said professor Michael Ball from Reading University.

Source: estateangels.co.uk/propertynews

Yesterday the chancellor delivered his 2008 Budget speech - it includes confirmation of the cut in the basic rate of Income Tax, a delay to the planned increase in fuel duty, and measures aimed at tackling climate change.
In the budget, Alastair Campbell has also pledged first-time house buyers more assistance, by having stamp duty reduced in shared equity schemes.

Source: Direct.gov.uk

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In February The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) approved a new code of practice for members of the British Association of Removers (BAR).
Aiming to guarantee a high quality of service and financial protection for people moving home, the code, is currently the only one approved by the OFT for the UK removals industry

All BAR members are required to follow the code, which will dictate the standard of service customers will have to receive. This ensures the quality of the materials used, the standards of warehouses and vehicles, staff-training requirements and procedures in the event of something going wrong during the moving process.

The code requires BAR moving companies to ensure their promotional literature gives an accurate description of services provided, to provide customers with a clear timetable and price for the work carried out, as well as explaining their liability for loss or damage.

The code also states that, if a moving company cancels a removal less than 10 days before the agreed date it must refund 150% of the fee.

Source: http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/showPage.html?page=3625066

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According to the latest Halifax House Price Index, the average price of a property in the UK housing market was £196,649 in February.

Martin Ellis, Halifax Chief Economist commented on the figures and suggested that strong underlying fundamentals are supporting the UK housing market.

“Over the past year, the average price of a home in the UK has increased by £4,390 to £196,649,” he revealed.

“Whilst the housing market has slowed over the past six months, it is supported by sound economic fundamentals.

“Interest rate cuts by the Bank of England are also helping to underpin house prices,” added Mr Ellis.

The Land Registry’s latest figures have revealed that house prices increased by 0.9 per cent between December 2007 and January 2008.

Source: http://www.mwgb.co.uk/mortgage_news_housing-market-is-well-supported_a18497691.html

Apparently 73 per cent of Estate Agents were more confident about the market in February than they were in January according to the Agents’ Confidence Index from Hot Property.
It shows that the UK housing market is beginning to pick up and February’s figure shows a slight rise on figures recorded in January.

Recent figures from the Land Registry also showed that house prices in England and Wales have increased by 0.9 per cent in January.

Source: www.mwgb.co.uk/mortgage_news_confidence-grows-in-the-uk-housing-market_a18494253.html

Our new Warrington store is almost complete and and as the finishing touches are being applied we are very much looking forward to servicing the whole of the area soon. Our doors will open mid-March on Lythgoes Lane.

Smart Storage Warrington will provide tailor made storage solutions for both domestic and commercial customer.

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