Best of the brokers for 30 August 2013 August 29, 2013 To appear in Best of the Brokers, email your research to notes@cityam.com CHIME COMMUNICATIONS Numis Securities keeps a “buy” rating and target of 380p on the communications and sports marketing group following its interim results. The broker has shifted its earnings forecasts to reflect some later client spending, meaning it now expects £25.5m pre-tax profit [...]
London Report: Vodafone talks power rebound for FTSE shares August 29, 2013 BUMPER gains among telecom stocks powered a rebound in UK shares yesterday after Vodafone confirmed it was in talks with Verizon to sell out of its US joint venture. The FTSE 100 closed up 0.82 per cent, or 52.99 points at 6,483.05, bouncing back again after falls over the last two days. Vodafone jumped 8.2 [...]
New York Report: Stocks edge up despite worry over Syria plan August 29, 2013 US STOCKS closed modestly higher last night as the economy showed signs of improvement but uncertainty over possible military action against Syria continued to pressure markets. Talks that could lead to a major deal in which US phone company Verizon buys the part of Verizon Wireless it doesn’t already own from Vodafone helped push stocks [...]
Caribbean dream August 29, 2013 Get a tan while you invest: now is the ideal time to snap up that dream property, says Steve Irish SUN, SEA, sand and a sound investment. Too good to be true? Not for business-minded buyers with capital behind them: there has never been a better time to snap up that beach-front idyll. While traditional [...]
Focus on… Winchester: How to win in Winchester August 29, 2013 Winchester is a vibrant, small city with a lot to offer. Open green spaces, historical buildings and an array of independent shops and boutiques add to the quintessentially British feel of the area. It has become an increasingly popular destination for house buyers, with large areas undergoing redevelopment to cater for the rise in demand [...]
10 things you might not have known about… Winchester August 29, 2013 1 The city is host to the largest farmer’s market in the UK, where all produce is sourced from the Hampshire area. The markets are popular and have been known to attract the likes of Rick Stein. 2 Winchester was the former capital of England during Saxon times and was home to King Alfred. A [...]
Private View: On the market in Winchester this week August 29, 2013 98 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD £1.4m Located in the extremely popular St Cross area of Winchester this eight-bedroom semi-detached house is in perfect reach of the vibrant city centre. The property features three bathrooms and four reception rooms including a drawing room, a formal dining room and separate breakfast room. For further information contact 01962 850333 or [...]
London Barometer August 29, 2013 SALES DIRECTOR, DOUGLAS & GORDON The summer is traditionally a quieter time to put a house onto the market as buyers tend to be away or less motivated when their children are on school holidays. However, savvy sellers are benefiting from an 18% increase in buyers registering in July this year, which is the same [...]
How new buyers can live in Zone 2 August 29, 2013 The Greenland Place development near Canada Water could be a boon for first timers, says Kathryn Marsh Greenland Place is the latest contemporary development in SE8. Located next to Greenland Docks and Canada Water, the Barratt London development will consist of 562 units of one, two and three bedrooms. The project will be spread over [...]
Any Other Business – 30/08 August 29, 2013 City workers are finding themselves lured to work for firms with unusual office perks, such as in-house bowling lanes, bars and slides, according to a survey by City recruitment firm Empiric. The number one attraction for potential employees is a roof terrace, closely followed by dedicated beanbag areas. But are there any flash offices in [...]