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Unseasonal weather tipped to continue

16th May 2012

Many parts of the UK are likely to experience more severe weather in the coming weeks.

According to Jonathan Powell of Vantage Weather Services, temperatures in some areas are considerably lower than they should be at this time of year. Indeed, he told the Daily Mirror that several places have been seeing snow and ice in the last few days.

Mr Powell said conditions such as these would be more likely to be seen during the middle of November, yet he believes they will persist until as far away as the middle of next month.

"We are in for a very wet, cool and...

Announcement on flood insurance 'may come soon'

New flood insurance model is vital, says ABI

15th May 2012

An announcement on the future of insurance for homes in flood-prone areas could be made in the near future, an official has suggested.

According to Paul Cobbing, Chief Executive of the National Flood Forum, news on what will happen when the Statement of Principles expires in June 2013...

Landlords 'cannot force tenants out of homes before Olympics'

9th May 2012

Landlords in London have been advised by the government that forcing tenants out of their homes in the run-up to the Olympic Games is against the law.

According to Housing Minister Grant Shapps, owners of rental accommodation are not allowed to come up with a reason to evict a resident...

Being a private landlord 'is a detailed business'

Landlords urged to take out suitable insurance

9th May 2012

Owners of private rented accommodation, such as houses, apartments and blocks of flats, have been told being a landlord can be a "detailed business".

According to Malcolm Harrison, spokesman for the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, letting out a property to tenants is not rocket...

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