ResidentsHQ wins National eWell-Being Award for Building Community Networks
ResidentsHQ, the social networking service focussed on injecting life and community spirit into modern residential developments, today announced its win at last week’s National eWell-Being Awards. Through providing a secure and private service for each development, ResidentsHQ aims to make it easy for residents to interact with each other, assist managing agents as well as bodies such as residents’ associations connect to those living within their properties, and help developers add value to new developments.
Andrew Painter, managing director, ResidentsHQ said: “This award validates our belief that social networks like ours can really make a difference. Through the intelligent application of social networking technology, we help residents break the ice and connect with their neighbours, and empower managing agents to communicate with those living in their properties. Our work in developments such as the Royal Arsenal, Imperial Wharf and Chelsea Bridge Wharf - another major regeneration programme - is proof of this.”
For example, prior to the ResidentsHQ website being launched in the Royal Arsenal Development, many residents had lived there for several years with very little interaction taking place. Within weeks of launch this had radically changed. Over 100 residents joined in the opening week of the service and began initiating running clubs, mother/toddler groups and cocktail parties. After six months of service, ResidentsHQ had 600 residents signed-up at Royal Arsenal, with over 100 logging in each day – a number which is set to increase as the website is being extended to allow residents to communicate with the property’s managing agent. It must also be pointed out that this growth in numbers has been almost totally organic, with little requirement for central communications ‘pushing’ the service.
Andrew concludes: “As well as helping residents able to easily connect with each other, they can also discuss topics of mutual interest in a forum, exchange goods in a local market place and share views on local businesses. Furthermore, our service has facilitated the community in coming together to protect their interests, by for example, using the ResidentsHQ online surveys functionality to lobby against local planning applications and parking regulations.”
The National eWell-Being Awards aim to highlight those organisations that are at the forefront of innovation in ICT for environmental and social improvement. The awards, now in their seventh successive year, are organised by SustainIT, an initiative of the UK Centre for Economic and Environmental Development (UKCEED), and sponsored by BT and Unison amongst others.
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About ResidentsHQ
ResidentsHQ is a newly launched online secure and private social networking service exclusively for residential developments. Created in 2008, ResidentsHQ is a privately-held company, with headquarters in London.
For more information visit www.residentshq.com.
For further information, please contact ResidentsHQ Press Office:
Rebecca English, ResidentsHQ
Tel: +44 (0)7778 609675
E-mail: rebecca.english@residentshq.com
Your Trusted Checklist for Moving Abroad with Robinsons
With recent reports from the World Wide Web showing that many Brits are searching online for properties to buy abroad, Robinsons removals company have come up with a checklist for you to keep as your bible throughout your journey to your final destination abroad.
The results revealed that throughout May 2009 Spain was noted as the country with the most searches for buying property abroad, with the destination accounting for 30.53 per cent of all searches.
In fact Spain is becoming such a popular place to move, Primelocation.com have noted searches for Spanish properties increase by 27 per cent in the previous 12 months.
Robinsons keep a keen eye on what is going on in the emigration world and know exactly what they are talking about when it comes to moving abroad, wherever your destination may be.
From Italy to New Zealand, international movers are never left in the dark as Robinsons overseas removals company have all the information you need to make your move fast and efficient.
The Big Countdown to moving day
When you are looking to move home there is always an endless list of things to do and organise.
To make sure you don’t miss a thing, Robinsons have come up with a list for you to stick by for up to 6 weeks before the big moving day.
Keep it in a safe place or on the fridge (until it is moved out!), abide by it and you can’t go far wrong!
5-6 weeks before moving
- Check that your passports and visas are valid
- Check whether any permits are required e.g. for residency, work or vehicles
- Check your travel documents and tickets
- Collate all your personal documents e.g. birth certificates, marriage certificates and medical records
- Advise your solicitor, bank, doctor, dentist, insurance company, building society
- Cancel subscriptions to clubs and magazines
- Notify Schools
3-4 weeks before moving
- Complete the Robinsons insurance form
- Dispose of the items you don't want to take
- Supply a contact number in the UK for after you have moved
- Supply your overseas contact address and phone number
- Ask for final accounts for gas, water and electricity
- Complete all outstanding credit agreements
- Cancel all rental agreements
- Run down stocks of food and drink
- Confirm your removal date with Robinsons
1-2 weeks before moving abroad
- Arrange for mail to be forwarded
- Clean garden tools, bicycles, etc
- Arrange care for children and pets on moving day
- Arrange for mains services to be disconnected
- Advise your newsagent and milkman and pay their final accounts
- Empty lockers at school and work
- Return or retrieve any items on loan
- Drain fuel from motor mowers
- Dispose of plants and perishable food
1-2 days before moving abroad
- Separate all personal items which are to travel with you e.g. keys, documents, passports, tickets, certificates, currency, clothing, etc
- Disconnect, clean and dry any electrical appliances that you wish to take
- Arrange with neighbours to leave sufficient parking space for the removal vehicle
On Moving Day
- Remain on hand in case the packers have any questions
- Check all rooms, cupboards, walls, loft, garage and shed to make sure nothing has been left behind.
With Robinsons, international movers can be assured that their belongings are in safe hands, with a team of specialist packing and distributing experts on hand to ensure the efficient and smooth delivery of your products to their final destination.
If you are looking to move your office abroad, Robinsons deal with office removals to make sure your goods arrive in one piece.
For more information about their products and services visit Robinsons removals company today.
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Established in 1895, Robinsons International has been a leading provider of quality moving and storage services in the UK, Europe and internationally for well over a century
Robinsons is the leading international removals company in the UK, providing a variety of moving and storage services for over 100 years.
Robinsons Removals – Brits flee to New Zealand
The number of Brits travelling to New Zealand has soared in the past year, with more than 20 per cent flocking to the country due to the rise in unemployment and rising taxes in the UK.
The Budget this year has seen super tax rise to 50 per cent and unemployment levels at their highest since Labour came in to power in 1997, which has led disillusioned Brits to seek a better life overseas. It has been predicted that Switzerland will attract many skilled high-earners as they are the one’s who will be feeling the crunch of the new super tax rate, the highest it has been since the 1970s.
New Zealand, over the past year has enjoyed a high increase of British citizens moving to the country, and the sole reason doesn’t just stand on the tax avoidance. During the last 12 months, around 83,000 people migrated to the land most famous for its lamb and kiwis, up from 6,900 in the previous year.
In addition to this, the weakening of the sterling against the euro is making Brits want to migrate further afield. Andrew Lockheart, of Immigration New Zealand, said, “The affects of the recession appear to have spurred a lot of people into taking the plunge and making a permanent move abroad.
“There is still a huge variety of opportunities available for skilled British workers who are keen to move to New Zealand, from traditional occupations such as doctors, teachers, nurses, to more unusual skills such as sky diving instructors and animators.”
Property over in New Zealand has dropped 10 per cent since 2007, making it cheaper than properties in the UK. Renting is also cheaper in New Zealand, plus the largest amount people can be taxed in New Zealand is 39 per cent. There are so many advantages to moving abroad, yet the hard work is sorting out all the paperwork, planning and packing that often the hard work doesn’t seem worthwhile. One of the most tedious tasks when moving abroad is the packing of all your personal belongings and shipping it abroad.
The easiest and most cost effective way of getting your goods abroad is to contact an overseas removals company to do the hard work for you. Robinsons is the leading international removals company in the UK, providing a variety of moving and storage services for over 100 years.
Robinsons removals company have the in-depth knowledge of providing a smooth and hassle free service, ensuring international movers the luxury of knowing their personal belongings arrive safely across all continents around the world.
As an overseas removals company, Robinsons provide sophisticated packing and shipping for their customer’s personal belongings, from the initial planning stages to the arrival on destination.
Robinsons organise the delivery to the port, shipping of their customers goods, organising the goods to be picked up from the destination port and finally delivered to their new home.
Guidance and information is provided by Robinsons removals firm for international movers. The team can provide customers with a time frame for when their personal belongings will arrive at their new destination. International movers can track the movement of their belongings at any point during the shipping, providing comfort and peace of mind for customers.
Robinsons are fully aware that the business world takes people around the globe, with companies expanding their horizons into other countries and merging with others. With a lot of planning involved in the removal of goods, most people generally don’t know where to start and where they are going to find the time to do it.
With Robinsons, international movers can be assured that their belongings are in safe hands, with a team of specialist packing and distributing experts on hand to ensure the efficient and smooth delivery of your products to their final destination. If you are looking to move your office abroad, Robinsons deal with office removals to make sure your goods arrive in one piece.
Their website offers an array of information about overseas removals, as well as free advice for moving abroad, what to do when you get there, jobs, schools and transport, to help get you started. Wherever you are moving to, whether New Zealand to run from the higher tax rates, or Australia for the summer sun, make sure that you visit www.robinsons-intl.com
Le Terraza Di Pizzo Property For Sale In Calabria Looks Dazzling And Promising
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The southernmost part of Italy that is Calabria property offers incredible value; fantastic quality; and amazingly well feel indeed! The blend of excellent value and location with fabulous apartments and villas in Calabria makes this region worth a second look. Property for sale Calabria keeps on augmenting as the day progresses.
In fact, diversified range of Properties in Calabria have allured many a visitors to invest in this attractive region with leading the way being the Terrazas Di Pizzo that is based in Calabria, Italy.
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Reduce Prices, Spanish Housing Minister Tells Real Estate Agents
Reduce Prices, Spanish Housing Minister Tells Real Estate Agents
As the world teeters on economic recession, the Spanish housing minister has called on the Spanish real estate sector to be “logical” and cut down on their prices to encourage buyers and save the market from a virtual standoff.
Beatriz Corredor, Minister of Housing, also assailed the private sector’s continued appeal to the government for assistance during the property crisis, and instead asked them to take concrete steps to salvage their untouched portfolio.
Guy Marrison of Marrison Properties, a Marbella Real Estate Agent, for his part, agrees.
“The minister was rightly stating that average incomes in Spain at present do not correlate to average house prices,” he says. “Property prices in Spain are approximately 7 times the average annual earnings; historically this number has always been around 4 times average earnings.”
Marrison further explains that property prices need to fall considerably in Spain to make real estate more affordable again and subsequently stimulate the demand that will in turn stabilise property prices. He cites that price reduction should benefit both the buyers and the sellers, as buyers can expect properties at reasonable prices, while sellers will also be able to re-acquire at lower prices.
“The picture in Marbella real estate is somewhat different though,” Marrison says, as “home owners in Marbella are among the wealthiest in Europe, if not the world. Therefore, property prices are not expected to fall as much as in the rest of Spain.”
Marbella, of course, is well-known for being a favorite destination of wealthy tourists from Northern Europe, along with those from the UK, Ireland, and Germany. Both Antonio Banderas and Simon Cowell are notable current residents alongside many European blue bloods.
A Marbella town hall corruption scandal in April of 2006 suspended many developments and reduced the supply of new properties, according to Marrison and “Spanish banks are now effectively the largest developers in Spain due to a huge number of loan defaults by developers large and small … Developers are not offering the best prices, banks and distressed sellers are.”
Marrison Properties makes use of its vast knowledge and experience in the Marbella real estate market to help parties who either need to buy, sell, rent, or manage a property in Marbella and around the Costa del Sol area. It strives to remain up-to-date with the dynamic and volatile property market to provide the best advice and assistance to its clients. Be it villas, apartments, townhouses, flats, penthouses, visit Marrison Properties online at http://www.marrisonproperties.com to find out more.
Contact Info: Guy Marrison
info@marrisonproperties.com
Marrison Properties
Calle Bermeja 1A, Casco Antiguo, 29601 Marbella, Málaga, Spain
0034 952 774 174
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Invest in Costa Del Sol Property for sale via Spanish hot properties
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Spanishhotproperties.com is offering a great deal of wide range of Costa del Sol property for sale to be found across the Spanish Costa, with much to propose those searching to capitalize in Costa del Sol property. It is key that when looking to buy from Costa del Sol property for sale, you elect what is important for you and your family – be it excellent all-year temperatures, undeveloped beaches, first class facilities, value for money or breathtaking scenery – and then opt your Costa del Sol property accordingly.
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