Property
The Reale deal: broker start up aims to double in size annually
A new broker has been set up to service the international property sector, with its sights set on do...
Crime soars in desperate times
Incidents of arson in business premises spiked 23% last year, marking a rise in crime that is likely...
Safe as houses
Compared with owner-occupiers, professional investment landlords tend to prioritise quality well above price when it comes to insurance, says Mark Ritchie
Standing your ground
As direct insurers look to make gains in property underwriting, Edward Murray says brokers must act now if they want to retain their share of this market
Wolves at the door
Brokers are uniquely placed to help commercial landlords fend off the threats of theft, arson and diminishing rents that could yet engulf them as the downturn worsens, says Martin Friel
Residential property - Out of crisis, opportunity
Some brokers are shying away from the residential property market in the current gloomy economic landscape. However, under the surface lurks a highly accessible and competitive multi-tenancy market, writes Katherine Brandon