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Construction Insurance in UK

Construction Insurance in UK

如在英國購買新建樓盤,一般會擁有一個為期10年的建築保險,由專門的保險公司承保該樓盤的建築缺陷,如NHBC、Premier Guarantee或Checkmate等。 【收樓後樓宇保障】 在(收樓後)前兩年,建築公司對存在的任何潛在問題進行負責,這也是標準慣例。在此階段後(第3到第10年)保險公司將供保險以覆蓋可能出現損害的修理費用。 【樓花期的首期款保障】 如購買期房,則建築保險也可能包含對首付款金額的保障,這意味着如果開發商在收樓前破產,那麼您首付款中有一定比例的金額是受保的。 ----- 以上資料僅作參考用途。若因錯漏而引致任何不便或損失,世紀21奇豐國際概不負責。如有需要,請向相關部門或機構查詢。...

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Greater Manchester is officially the greenest place to live in the UK

Greater Manchester is officially the greenest place to live in the UK

If you're looking to invest in some of the country’s most energy-efficient homes, look no further than Salford. It’s the greenest place in England and Wales. The once heavily industrial city of Salford in Greater Manchester is arguably one of the most vastly improved areas in the north-west. Investment around the Salford Quays district in particular has transformed the area, and it has now gained a reputation as a thriving hotspot for businesses and residents alike. Now the...

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Types of Property Ownership in UK

Types of Property Ownership in UK

在英格蘭及威爾士,房產所有權是指業主對房產所擁有之合法權利。而根據《2002年土地登記法》,英格蘭和威爾士最常見的兩種所有權是永久產權和租賃產權。 【永久產權】 即無限期內對土地及附屬於該土地上所有不動產之所有權。 【租賃產權】 即對房產(通常指公寓)擁有臨時性的使用權利。租賃年限一般為99年、125年、 250年或999年。租賃產權的房產通常是由於地產管理的原因進行租售,租賃人受法律保護, 有權延期,但可能涉及額外費用。擁有租賃產權的業主通常須向土地所有者支付年地租及管理費。 以上資料僅作參考用途。若因錯漏而引致任何不便或損失,世紀21奇豐國際概不負責。如有需要,請向相關部門或機構查詢。...

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Visa Types in UK

Visa Types in UK

英國的居留簽證,包括投資者簽證 (Tier 1 Investor Visa)、初創簽證 (Tier 1 Startup Visa)、創新者簽證(Tier 1 Innovator Visa)及工作簽證(Tier 2 Working Visa)。 1. 工作簽證(Tier 2 Working Visa) 申請人要來自歐洲經濟區(EEA)和瑞士國家以外 須受僱於持有僱主擔保許可證的英國公司,並達到至少3萬英鎊(約30萬港元)或指定的年薪 通過CEFR B1英文水平測試或大學以上學歷等,成功申請工作簽證可最多獲得5年逗留時間,而從事英國短缺的職業(詳情見底部連結) 在當地生活及工作5年,期間任何12個月內離境不超過180天,便可申請永居權。 2. 投資者簽證 (Tier 1 Investor Visa) 申請人須18歲或以上 於英國金融行為監管局規管的投資銀行開立戶口,並投資不少於200萬英鎊(約2,000萬港元)於指定的基金或投資產品 成功申請後,可同時申請家人前來居住,這簽證可在當地工作或讀書 投資金額愈高,等待申請入籍的時...

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Manchester set to be next UK tech hub as IT workers look beyond London

Manchester set to be next UK tech hub as IT workers look beyond London

Three-quarters of Greater London's tech workers are expected to leave in the capital in the next three years, with Manchester seen as their most likely destination, according to CWJobs Manchester is on course to be the next UK tech hub, as an influx of tech talent and IT workers is predicted in the next three years, according to new research from CWJobs. Surveying 1,000 tech workers, Manchester emerged as the top choice outside of the capital (22%) to work in, with a fifth (20%) also rev...

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COVID – 19 : Predictions for house prices and the UK housing market

COVID – 19 : Predictions for house prices and the UK housing market

The UK has stepped up its action plan to “delay” the spread of coronavirus. A lot of people are now asking what the health crisis might do to the country’s housing market. For many months, the Brexit and leadership impasse have been the dominant topics across the UK. However, the Conservatives’ landslide victory in the December election saw the party finally secure a majority government. Since then, the “Boris bounce” has arguably been in full swing. But...

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Blackstone ups bet on UK ecommerce warehouses

Blackstone ups bet on UK ecommerce warehouses

Private equity firm agrees £120m deal to buy 22 logistics sites as online shopping soars Private equity firm Blackstone has agreed a £120m deal to buy 22 logistics sites across the UK as online shopping soars in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Blackstone’s purchase of the portfolio from Clearbell Capital, a private real estate fund manager, follows last week’s £4.2bn swoop by rival firm KKR for UK recycling company Viridor. As mergers and acquisition...

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Miscellaneous expenditure for UK property

Miscellaneous expenditure for UK property

【英國買樓費用開支逐樣睇】 1. 首期、按揭成本 一般銀行可承造樓價6成至7成半的按揭,按揭年期視乎各間銀行不同而定。承造按揭時需要支付手續費及銀行的估價費。不同的按揭產品有不同手續費,息率約3至4厘不等。手續費大約1,500至2,000鎊。而估價費則與物業價值掛鈎,是樓價的0.05- 0.15% 不等。買家亦需支付按揭申請雜費,包括銀行律師費,評估費等,大約300至800鎊不等。 2.印花稅 英國政府已落實徵收2%海外買家印花稅,如買家於2021 年4月1 日前完成整個買賣流程及收樓則可避免繳交此額外所花稅。購英國印花稅採用累進稅制,如果買家在全球包括英國,都沒有擁有物業,樓價首12.5萬鎊毋需徴收,而12.5萬至25萬鎊的稅率為2%,25萬至92.5萬鎊的稅率為5%,92.5萬至150萬鎊為10%,150萬鎊以上為12%。如果買家申報了在全球任何地方擁有物業,要加3%稅率。 3.律師費 在英國買樓涉及的法律問題,可以請事務律師處理。買家如買一手及新樓樓花項目均需使用買家代表律師,收費大約900至2500鎊。當中除了包括律師費外,亦有其他雜費,例如...

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