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New property listings on the UK market as dropping. Supply of new properties to buy is stagnated, with just half a percent increase in April as compared to March. Across the nation, the overall drop in new properties listed on the market in March is four percent, including all London boroughs. Although there were towns and cities where new properties did reach the market, the majority of places in UK saw marginal if any increase in supply of new listings. There were also areas where an actual drop was experienced in new properties, especially during April.

The region which saw the most plunge in new real estate listings in April was Inverness, Scotland – twenty one percent drop. The biggest drop in new listings within Greater London for the month of April was in the Borough of Wandsworth

2015 saw the closure of six hundred bank branches across Great Britain with rural areas being hit the hardest. The main reason for closing down so many brick and mortar bank branches is the prevalence of online banking use, rendering physical bank branches less necessary. In the last ten years, more than three thousand bank branches were closed down in Great Britain, which leaves about eight thousand branches currently active. The two banks which closed down the highest number of their branches in 2015 were Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and HSBC – 166 and 146 respectively. Apart from rural areas, the other most affected regions are commuter towns as residents prefer to do banking near their workplace instead of close to their home...

Kensington is a large urban district that gives half of the name of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London. It is recognized as being one of the best places to live in the capital, and deservingly so. But before you call your man and van company and start planning your move to Kensington, you might probably want to check out some of the main reasons why the area is so desirable.

Location

Kensington is placed on a very favorable position on the map of London. It is in the very heart of the borough of Kensington and Chelsea, but also very near the City and other major centres of London, including tourist attractions, business districts and entertainment areas. This is one of the many reasons why so many people (64 681 according to the latest estimates to be precise) choose to ...

Now, there is little doubt that London is one of the best places on the planet to live in. The problem is that once you decide that you are going to move to London and call the man and van company, you are going to need to pick up the exact place that you will renting or buying in. Here we will try to make the argument that Camden Town is one of the best places in the capital to live in. Some of the reasons are:

• The history

The Camden comes from Charles Pratt, 1^st Earl of Camden. He was born in 1714 and his earldom estate – Camden Palace – was located in the county of Kent. Gradually, as it often happened in what we currently refer to Greater London – around the estate grew a settlement. An interesting fact is that well into the 20^th century, Camden was not considered to be a fashi...

The essential feature of a Luton van is its cargo box (these vehicles are also commonly known as box vans in the UK). Unlike panel vans, which have a more enclosed load space, box vans offer more flexibility for bulky loads. In comparison, box trucks have a distinct box-shaped load area that is separate from the cab, making them advantageous for transporting bulky loads. A Luton van without the box is basically a van chassis with a cabin. The Luton box van is particularly suitable for moving larger items like mattresses and is often hired without the need for a specialized driving license, making it accessible for various moving projects. The cabin of a Luton van doesn’t really differ from the one of a standard panel van of the same make and model...

The self driving technology, which is planned to be embedded into removal vehicles, has recently become all the buzz in the industry – and there are many good reasons for that. Self-driving worries are set to revolutionize the man and van business by reducing costs, increasing efficiency of services and thoroughly change the way we look at and approach professional moving services.

Even though there are many skeptics towards the idea, the fact is that steps forward to making all the plans a reality have been made. Inspiring progress was achieved in the past several months alone!

First it was announced that by the end of 2016 self driving lorries are going to be tested in the UK...

Some of the world’s most fascinating edifices are situated in the United Kingdom and large portions of them have been designed by several of the best British architects to have ever lived. Here are some of the most renowned and awarder building designer in the history of the United Kingdom.

Christopher Wren

Sir Christopher Wren is arguably the most prominent architect in British history. He was an alumnus of the University of Oxford and founder of the Royal Society. Aside of being an architect he was also an anatomist, geometer, mathematician, physicist and astronomer, and his work has influence gravely scientists such as Blaise Pascal and Isaac Newton. He is best known for designing St. Paul’s Cathedral in London and for rebuilding the English capital of after the Great Fire of 1666...

Among the most frequent tips one receives in relation to the process of picking up a man and van company is to fish for as many quotes as possible. This simply means that you should look up which moving contractors operate in your area and then call them to receive an estimate of the costs of your particular project. Thus you will be able to pick up the best deal and not put your budget in unnecessary strain. But how exactly is a removal quote estimated? There are several key factors:

• Floor space

That designated the actual size of the property that you are relocating. It could be a one bedroom apartment, a mansion or just a single bulky piece of furniture. Naturally the larger the floor space to be moved, the higher the price for the actual removal.

• Number of movers needed

You are opti...

It is a well-known fact that you can make decent money by deriving your own vehicle. Depending on its nature and size you are able to provide various services. If you own a car you can always turn it into a taxi. Now this is not an easy business to join. First of all you will need to sacrifice the colour of your car and paint it yellow. There are countries where cabs are not required to be yellow so if you happen to operate in such a country then you are lucky and you will be able to save some money by not paying for a paint job. Next comes another legal matter. Most countries don’t allow freelancers when it comes to transporting people. After you obtain all the necessary licenses and pass all the mandatory tests to become a driver you will need to also join a company. Now you can found ...

Having a vehicle of your own is an outstanding feeling. It gives you freedom and allows you to decide where you want to go during your days off. Having somebody to share it with is even better. If your family is big you should opt for a larger car and even a mini-van. Most people don’t drive bigger vehicles because they don’t need to. It is understandable – they take up more space, burn more gas and are harder to maintain. But on the other hand most of them are really practical and there are many uses of vans for instance. If you had the opportunity to drive a van you have plenty of options when it comes to the nature of the van. It can be used to:

• Transport people
• Transport Cargo

Well, if you like being the designated driver…

These two are the main options you have when you own ...