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Gender and insurance risk

Some thoughts on the European Court of Justice decision on using gender to determine insurance risk

There has been widespread publicity of the  European Court of Justice [ECJ] decision in the case of Association Belge Des Consommateurs Test – Achats ASBL & others (Case C–236/09) to the effect that using gender as a determining factor in assessing insurance risk is illegal.

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Renting your property

If you cannot sell your property, is renting the answer?

The residential housing market remains weak and little growth is forecast during 2011, with one major exception – lettings.  Whilst sale transactions continue to be broadly flat, the rental sector remains buoyant with properties being let very quickly and at increased rents.  If you are unable to or can’t sell, then should you rent your property out instead?

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