Best places to live on London commuter belt  by dj@themovechannel.com on December 7, 2011

As the country’s capital, London is at the heart of many industries and as such, many people head here in search of a career. Living in London certainly has its benefits, 24 hour convenience and a buzzing social scene to name a few. However, city living is not for everyone but work commitments mean that they can never be too far from the Big Smoke.

If London’s calling but you long for the quiet life take a look at this list of the best places to live on the commuter belt.

Kent

Situated in the south east, the county of Kent is often described as the ...Continue Reading »

The economics of fractional aircraft ownership  by dj@themovechannel.com on December 6, 2011

Whether you need to supplement your existing fleet or are considering your private jet, fractional jet ownership may be the solution for you. With a fractional aircraft purchase, you receive all the benefits of a private plane without the disadvantages.

One of the major advantages to fractional ownership is the significant savings you will experience.

The first area of savings involves your capital investment. Suppose you are interested in a ‘light cabin’ jet selling for $6 million. You typically require 50 hours of flight time annually. Instead of investing $6 million, you can buy a fractional interest in the plane. For 50 hours, a 1/16 interest ...Continue Reading »

Advice for Landlords  by dj@themovechannel.com on November 23, 2011

For both those who are making their first move into the property to let market and those who are looking to expand on their portfolio, there are certain tips that can help you make the most of your rented properties.

Screen your tenants

It is crucial to always ask for references, credit checks and even a rent guarantor when picking your tenants so that you can minimise the risk of not receiving your rent. Even though this can cost money and be time consuming, it is better to find out if they can’t pay the rent before they move in rather than after they have the ...Continue Reading »

Unoccupied home insurance  by dj@themovechannel.com on November 21, 2011

Home insurance policies represent financial safety for property owners – including for properties they are not actually living in themselves. The kinds of catastrophes that affect properties do not come with advance warning, meaning sensible property owners make sure they are prepared for anything as soon as they purchase a home. However, while most people realise that they need to secure home insurance on their place of residence, many people do not think about this issue when it comes to residences they own which are presently unoccupied.

Nonetheless, the property owner is still responsible for any damage that might be caused to these properties. This is ...Continue Reading »

Different reasons why people want to move abroad  by dj@themovechannel.com on November 1, 2011

Moving abroad is something which appeals to people of all ages due to a wide variety of reasons. While the young seek new challenges and opportunities, the older generation may simply want to make such a move in order to find rest and relaxation.

Below, we have looked at some of the most common reasons for making such a move;

Improved business prospects: One of the most common reasons why people wish to move abroad is the opportunities which may be available from a business perspective.

The recent NatWest International Personal Banking Quality of Life Index found that 78% of expats felt that faster growth was ...Continue Reading »