Latest press releases in Investment Services

Bank Of England Notes Rise In Borrowing
Consumers are borrowing more money, new figures have indicated.

Buyers Borrowing ‘Bigger Secured Loans’
First-time buyers are taking out increasingly expensive loans in a bid to get on to the property ladder, a new study shows.

Hanley Investment Group Represents Buyer and Seller in the Sale of $16.1 Million Neighborhood Shopping Center in Lompoc, Calif.
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, one of the most dominant retail investment groups in Southern California and a market leader in the sale of retail properties, announced today Eric L. Werner and Kevin T. Fryman of Hanley Investment Group represented the buyer and seller in the sale of a grocery anchored neighborhood shopping center in Lompoc, Calif. for $16,100,000. Located at Central Avenue and L Street, Lompoc Corners is a 96,648-square-foot neighborhood shopping center built in 2000. The property was 100% occupied at the close of escrow.

Borrowers Risking ‘Mortgage High Wire’
Potential first-time buyers are taking an increasing number of financial risks in an attempt to get on to the property ladder.

Britons ‘Looking To Further Interest Rate Increases’
The majority of Britons are expecting interest rates to rise, a new study indicates.

KKE Architects Adds Industry Veteran John Deenihan as Principal & Director of Operations in Pasadena; Deenihan to Expand Client Services in Pasadena & China
Award-winning KKE Architects, Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, with offices in Pasadena; Las Vegas and Irvine, Calif., announced today the hiring of well-known industry veteran John G. Deenihan, AIA as Principal and Director of Operations for its rapidly growing Pasadena office operations, which now approaches 70 people. With more than 35 years of experience in architecture and interior design, Deenihan was most recently a Principal and Director, Retail Studio for Rothenberg Sawasy Architects, Inc. in Los Angeles and was responsible for establishing the company’s Beijing office in 2002. Deenihan will also be responsible for helping to develop the Pasadena office's diverse portfolio and augmenting KKE's involvement in the China marketplace.

Britons Lose ‘Bankruptcy Stigma’
Consumers are more open to the idea of filing for bankruptcy, an industry expert has indicated.

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Fall Noted In Borrowing Outlook
Less people are looking to save, borrow or invest money, according to the publication of new figures.

Tracker Mortgages Could Be ‘Attractive’ Choice For Borrowers
Choosing a discounted or tracker mortgage product could be an increasingly competitive option for homeowners, it has been suggested.

Buyers Advised To Be Aware Of Entire Mortgage Costs
Homebuyers should be conscious of the full cost of mortgage fees when looking to purchase a property, a new study has indicated.

Interest Rate Rises ‘Curb Desire To Spend’
Britons’ desire to save money increased over the course of last month, according to a new set of figures.

House Price Growth ‘Slowing’
Despite house prices across Britain increasing over the last three months, a new study by Nationwide has noted a slowing in the speed of growth.

Stamp Duty ‘Hampering’ Property Uptake
Stamp duty is making property increasing unaffordable for potential first-time buyers, a study from a financial services firm has indicated.

Borrowers Should Take ‘Holistic View’ Of Mortgages
Opting for an offset mortgage could reduce consumers’ loan repayments, it has been suggested.