http://www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk/ en-US Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:14:11 +0000 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:14:11 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Inflatable Cookie craig.bright@cumberland.co.uk(Craig Bright) mail@cumberland.co.uk (Cumberland Estate Agents) 5 http://www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk/news/buy-to-let In the past, many people have regarded Buy to Let as a means of making money quickly rather than as a long term investment. In the present economic climate some investors have discovered to their cost that it is not an instant one way route to wealth, and some have suffered substantial losses. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:53:05 +0000 http://www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk/news/buy-to-let http://www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk/news/beware-of-online-fraud Earlier this month, it was reported in national media that six people had been arrested over a scam which police believe compromised the security of more than 20,000 bank accounts and credit cards in the UK. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:48:30 +0000 http://www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk/news/beware-of-online-fraud http://www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk/news/what-to-consider-when-investing-your-money It continues to be a tough time for savers and investors with the base rate showing little sign of moving upwards. So, what are your options and how can you make your hard earned savings work for you? Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:47:02 +0000 http://www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk/news/what-to-consider-when-investing-your-money http://www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk/news/thinking-of-a-savings-account If you are thinking about saving for a rainy day, there are a number of options available to you. Depending on what is important to you will determine which saving option you take. For example, how long you can tie your cash up for, how quickly you are likely to need access to it, and whether you pay tax. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:10:36 +0000 http://www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk/news/thinking-of-a-savings-account http://www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk/news/getting-a-mortgage-ask-these-extra-questions Buying a property is one of the biggest purchases you’re likely to make, and your mortgage will probably be your single biggest outgoing each month. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:07:54 +0000 http://www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk/news/getting-a-mortgage-ask-these-extra-questions http://www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk/news/building-your-own-home---a-dream-or-a-dread To many people not involved in the property industry, the thought of building your own house is daunting. However, with detailed research, careful planning and the engagement of sound advisors and tradesmen it can be a hugely rewarding experience and may allow you to create your dream home at a significantly lower cost than its value on completion. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:02:12 +0000 http://www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk/news/building-your-own-home---a-dream-or-a-dread http://www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk/news/mr--mrs-average Our political and economic lives may be uncertain, but when it comes to home life it’s good to know that some things are as traditional as they ever were. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:39:28 +0000 http://www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk/news/mr--mrs-average http://www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk/news/growth-in-lake-district-holiday-lets It is easy to forget that we live in such a beautiful part of the UK, with the Lake District attracting some 8.3 million day visitors a year. As a result, many people have purchased and invested in a second home or holiday let property in the Lakes (an estimated 15% of the total dwellings). Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:38:00 +0000 http://www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk/news/growth-in-lake-district-holiday-lets http://www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk/news/moving-home-this-summer Mid-summer would traditionally be considered a prime time of the year to move home. With the recent abolition of Home Information Packs and with mortgage deals available at exceptionally low rates the signs appear promising. However, it remains to be seen how the market performs over the next few months. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:37:08 +0000 http://www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk/news/moving-home-this-summer http://www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk/news/advice-for-first-time-buyers The last decade was not particularly kind to first time buyers. Demand and competition for houses in the first half of the decade caused prices to rise at an alarming rate. The ‘credit crunch’ ended the seemingly endless price rises, but also resulted in mortgages becoming much more difficult to obtain as lenders demanded large deposits and adopted much tighter lending criteria. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:36:15 +0000 http://www.cumberlandestateagents.co.uk/news/advice-for-first-time-buyers