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Can the lack of first time buyers really affect the prime property market?

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The media remains full of stories of doom and gloom in the property market, with increasing numbers of first time buyers struggling to find enough money for a deposit and the price of rented property consequently ever spiralling. But what kind of impact does this have on the prime property market? Perhaps not as much as one might think. . .   It is true that the prime property market has...

Samsung Galaxy Nexus v Motorola RAZR

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If a slimline smartphone is on your Santa list this year, two you might hope Father Christmas’s elves are looking at are the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and the Motorola RAZR, two of the latest smartphones on the market. Both are Android phones. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus, also known as the Nexus Prime, is the latest Google phone, and the very first handset to run the new operating system, Google...

HTC Galaxy Titan v Samsung Galaxy Nexus

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HTC and Samsung are amongst the most popular smartphone manufacturers. This Christmas time, let’s compare two of their big boys, the HTC Galaxy Titan and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus – two of the most up to date phones out there, packed with a huge range of new and improved features. The HTC TITAN is, as its name suggests, a giant. It is part of the new HTC Windows Phone Mango range and has the...

Motorola RAZR v Nokia Lumia 800

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The Nokia Lumia 800 is the long-awaited amalgamation of talents of Microsoft and Nokia. Featuring the latest version of the Windows Phone Operating System, 7.5 Mango, the Lumina 800 has the latest cutting-edge features. So how does it compare with another smartphone giant, the Motorola RAZR? Featuring a slender unibody design from Nokia, the Lumia 800 has a 1.4GHz processor, which helps features...

Just starting in business, or reviewing your business strategy in a recession? Don’t forget your energy overheads

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Whether you are just starting out in business, or you have decided to review your costs during the economic downturn, there is one vitally important thing that should be at the top of your ‘to do’ list – checking out your business energy overheads.   That means business gas prices and electricity costs, which make up a significant overhead to companies of all sizes.   If you...

Winter training schedules often meaning moving inside to the gym – but why not consider having your own home fitness equipment?

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Just because the nights are getting colder doesn’t mean you should wrap up your fitness regime. For many who want to keep in shape over the winter months this involves moving inside to a gym – but such a move may not prove cost-effective, as you have to share you space with lots of other people, might not get to spend as much time on the equipment you want to use, and could end up tied into...

As the big six energy companies come under closer scrutiny as winter approaches, it’s time for all businesses to check their business energy arrangements

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Winter is coming, and the big six energy companies’ pockets are getting fat. Small and medium sized businesses, meanwhile, are bracing themselves for another period of economic strife and may find themselves struggling to pay for increased business electricity and gas usage this winter.   That’s why it is more important than ever for businesses to be astute when it comes to...

Looking for new curtains? Mostyns provide a great readymade curtain range

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There are many stories in the media about people in the current economic climate choosing to decorate and improve their existing property rather than moving to a new home. Decorating and renovation need not be hugely expensive – even the little things can help, such as adding a touch of colour with some new curtains and soft furnishings.   Mostyns are curtain making experts who offer a huge...

Motorola RAZR v HTC Sensation XL

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Skinniness is everything these days in the world of smartphones. It’s time to compare two slim but powerful devices to see what exactly they pack into their diminutive frames: The Motorola RAZR and the HTC Sensation XL. The Motorola RAZR is one of the thinnest of the bunch, at just 7.1mm thick. But don’t be deceived, there is a great deal going on beneath the surface. It looks stylish...

Samsung Galaxy Nexus v HTC Sensation XL

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If you’re in the market for an Android smartphone, chances are Samsung and HTC are among the top runners on your wish list. Let’s compare two of their leading products, the soon to be released Samsung Galaxy Nexus and the recently released HTC Sensation XL.   The HTC Sensation XL has been touted as the smartphone for music aficionados. Indeed, it is so much more than just a phone...