Archive for February, 2008
Moving On Up …. With Griffiths Ings
Continuing our first time buyer theme, this week we are going to look at…
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
Leaving The NHS
Doctor Joanna Longstaffe is clinical director of the Independent General Practice…
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
Beacons Boss Calls For SONE Standard
Having already been outspoken in his challenge of the lack of an overall official British Industry Standard…
Monday, February 18th, 2008
‘Lightest Ever’ Mattresses Added To Range
Issued on behalf of Multimat
Two new high quality self-inflating mattresses – the lightest ever made – have been added to Multimat’s Adventure range for 2008.
The Adventure Superlite 25 and its smaller cousin the Adventure Superlite Compact 25 weigh just 530g and 390g respectively, making them the world’s lightest, ultra compact self-inflating mattresses.
The Adventure range was [...]
Sunday, February 17th, 2008
Multimat Introduces new matresses
Issued on behalf of Multimat
Six new self-inflating sleeping mattresses – including the lightest ever made – are being introduced by Multimat for 2008.
The Adventure Superlite 25 and its smaller cousin the Adventure Superlite Compact 25 weigh just 530g and 390g respectively, making them the world’s lightest, ultra compact self-inflating mattresses. The weight-saving has been achieved [...]
Saturday, February 16th, 2008
Students Log On For Charity
Issued on behalf of the Military Preparation College, Cardiff
Students from Wrexham’s Military Preparation College (MPC) took to the road with a rather heavy load in order to raise money for Help A Hero – the charity that helps to provide practical support for wounded servicemen and women and their families.
Fifteen teenagers completed a 13.1 mile [...]
Friday, February 15th, 2008
Western Mail Property Doctor Column #36
Issued on behalf of Emyr Pierce Solicitors
I am buying my parents’ house at significantly less than its market value. I’m told this could cause delays in the process. Is this true?
Whether it’s your parents’ house or anyone else’s house, the principles are the same – providing your parents are not remaining in the home. This [...]
Thursday, February 14th, 2008
Move On Up ….With Griffiths Ings
Issued on behalf of Griffiths Ings
THE fundamental problem for first-time buyers is the price of property compared to the amount mortgage companies will lend to individuals to buy their first home. Unless the first-time buyer is on a very good salary then it’s unlikely they can afford even the cheapest properties. Mindful of this, more [...]
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008
Bulging Order Book Bodes Well for Bovema
Issued on behalf of Bovema
A BULGING order book on the back of a 200 per cent increase in sales over the last 12 months is expected to make 2008 a highly successful year for a Welsh-based business that specialises in saving lives at work, rest and play.
Bovema/UK, which has its British headquarters in Cardiff, is [...]
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008
Basketball Gets A Boost From Bovema
Issued on behalf of Bovema
WOMEN’S basketball in Wales has been given a boost – thanks to the business goals of a Cardiff-based company.
UWIC Archers, who are playing in their first season in Division One of the National Women’s Basketball League, have won the support of a business that provides the team with two of its [...]
Monday, February 11th, 2008
Western Mail Property Doctor Column #35
Issued on behalf of Emyr Pierce Solicitors
I am considering buying a house with a very large garden, part of which I want to use to build another property to sell.
Sometimes people see an opportunity to develop another property on the land of an existing house. On the face of it, it may look a very [...]
Sunday, February 10th, 2008
Multimat Introduces 3 Seasons Range For Campers
Issued on behalf of Multimat
A new range of affordable self-inflating sleeping mattresses – the “3 Seasons” range – has been added to Multimat’s portfolio for 2008.
The 3 Seasons range is aimed at spring, summer and autumn campers. They provide sufficient comfort to make their experiences thoroughly enjoyable without having to invest in expensive equipment.
There are [...]
Saturday, February 9th, 2008
Move On Up ….With Griffiths Ings
Issued on behalf of Griffiths Ings
How nice it is to start our column with some good news. Hopefully, last week’s Interest Rate cut should help more first time buyers to get on the property ladder. First time buyers are the key to a vibrant property market as without them second time buyers themselves cannot move. [...]
Friday, February 8th, 2008
For The Best Night’s Sleep Ever
Issued on behalf of Multimat
For a great night’s sleep under the stars you need a great sleeping mat – I look no further than Multimat’s new 3 Seasons range.
These top quality mats will keep you off the cold, hard ground in all the comfort you need without breaking the bank. There are four self-inflating mats [...]
Thursday, February 7th, 2008
Run With Mum On Mother’s Day
Issued on behalf of British Military Fitness
MUMS across South Wales are being urged to put their feet up a little later in the day on Mothering Sunday next month – after joining in the special St David’s Day Weekend run for cancer research.
The third annual British Military Fitness St David’s Day Run is being staged [...]
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
First Time Buying With Your Parents: Case Studies
Issued on behalf of Griffiths Ings Solicitors
Case Study 1:
John is a graduate, aged 28, earning £30,000 a year. He hopes to borrow £110,000 to buy his first home. His father owns his own home and is still working. The lender will provide John with the money on the basis that his father stands as guarantor. [...]
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008
New Guide Provides New Hope For First Time Buyers
Issued on behalf of Griffiths Ings Solicitors
WITH house prices running away at almost five times average salaries and property values trebling in the last 10 years, it’s no surprise that the average age of first time buyers today stands at 32.
From every corner of the housing market the message to many of those trying to [...]
Monday, February 4th, 2008
Buying With Your Parents: Case Study
Issued on behalf of Griffiths Ings Solicitors
IT programmer Andrew Jones has finally got his feet firmly on the property ladder – thanks to his mum.
The 26-year-old graduate had spent a year trying to get a mortgage – only to be told he needed to save harder for a deposit, or he wasn’t earning enough to [...]
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008
Mining Union Victory 10 Years On
Issued on behalf of NACODS South Wales Area
Miners and their families in Wales are over half a billion pounds better off as a result of a Trade Union victory 10 years ago today. (WEDNESDAY FEB 6)
On February 6 1998, Welsh mining union NACODS South Wales Area won the biggest personal injury case in history. For [...]
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008
Message On A Bottle
Issued on behalf of Devine Wines
IF traditional Valentine’s gifts such as teddies, roses and chocolates leave you cold, a Welsh wine company may have the answer to finding a unique present for your Valentine this year.
Devine Wines and Crystal, based in Gwaelod-Y-Garth near Cardiff, offers customers the chance to order their own personalised bottle of [...]
Friday, February 1st, 2008
