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Kings make way for The Home Move Box!
Kings Group have joined in with The Home Move Box, the latest initiative to buyers and tenants, to provide them with a welcome gift on moving in. The idea is very simple, once Kings have confirmed the date the buyer or tenant move in, the box is delivered, completely free of charge to them. It contains the basic groceries such as tea, milk, coffee, toilet rolls etc, and the little things that are often in the last box you can find when you really need to have a cup of tea! Other partners included in the scheme are Virgin Media, who enclose a special offer in the pack, and British Gas PLC, who offer a free boiler check. In addition one of the leading publishers offers a way of ordering your daily newspaper at a special price. Speaking about The Home Move Box, Karl Knipe partner at Kings Group says, “We chose to partner with the Home Move Box because it is such a simple idea, as these things often are, but it is a great concept. So many times we hear people talk about how they wish they had thought to have some basics available on moving day. All we do is tell them the moving day, and they do the rest” “Moving is such a stressful time for everyone and every little helps, especially a cup of tea when you need one most!” Says Karl. Pictured is Mrs Linda Pailing who recently moved into Church Langley with Ben Coss, Branch Manager. “What a great idea, and it arrived on moving day as promised” says Linda. For more details, please contact any Kings Group lettings or sales office, or visit www.kings-group.net |
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The importance of Life/critical illness protection
Not all of us are lucky to reach the ripe old age of 75 plus - tragic things happen, and how many times have we said "That will never happen to me". Well it does happen, as Kings know well, in the last 4 months we have had 3 Zurich claims all for Kings clients under the age of 40, married with children. Two died and one suffered a critical illness. The claims that were paid out, have given some peace of mind that the family they left behind will not suffer financially. We should all keep this in mind when organising our finances. If you are interested in speaking to someone about how this can help you, please call 01707 872000 and ask for Debbie Bell. |
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Stamp Duty Reduced to 0%!
Chancellor Alistair Darling has today announced a welcome shot in the arm for the Housing Market, by raising the 0% Stamp Duty rate on property transactions to £250000. This has replaced the previous band of £125000, and is a welcome relief to many trying to get on the property ladder. The change in mortgage lending over the past 2 years has meant First Time Buyers have had to find bigger deposits as lending has tightened, so this is a massive help to them in obtaining the total funds they need. Speaking after the Budget, Roydon Weekes, Estate Agency Operations Manager for Kings said, " We have waited for this news for sometime, and many people in the industry have been lobbying the Government for months to assist the Housing Market, and in particular the First Time Buyers, and this is a real boost to them being able to get on the property ladder!" If you are interested in speaking to one of our property professionals about how this can help you, please visit our offices or call one of the team. |
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The Mortgage Strategy Awards 2010
Kings Group are delighted to announce that we have achieved 3RD place in the Best Mortgage Broker Category, at the Mortgage Strategy Awards in London on 24 February. The prestiguous awards ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane, is held annually by the leading industry magazine, Mortgage Strategy. Nominations for each of the categories are made nationally, with a shortlist being judged by a panel of key individuals from the Mortgage Industry, including heads of all the main UK lenders. This is a fantastic achievement for Kings as this is a national award, and proves that even the smaller firms can raise the bar, and perception of what we can deliver as a business. We would hope to be No 1 next year! If the industry hadnt heard much about Kings before, they certainly have now! |
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The M Factor
In addition to the great news about our placing at the Mortgage Strategy Awards, the evening went on to introduce The M Factor, the Mortgage Industry's own version of the talent show. The 4 finalists were chosen from the many, many entries that were sent in, and were asked to perform in front of the 700 strong audience - live! Our very own showbiz legend, Chris Bramham, performed a lively and slightly comedic tribute to the famous Barry Manilow song, Copacabana! With the help of Lola, also known as Maria Harris, head of Lloyds Banking Groups Corporate accounts team, the crowd went wild with excitement as a taste of Las Vegas was brought to Central London! Behind the lighthearted attempt at raising Chris's flagging singing career was a serious message in that he was sponsored to appear to raise money for Great Ormond Street and the Strafish Appeal at KCH, for Childrens Cancer. After the event, Chris said " Having done a bit of karaoke, and badly, the idea of singing in front of 700 of my peers, live and without lyric, seemed like a challenge, but i really wanted to do something for these young children who face so much suffering and battles just to stay alive, so that inspired me to do it. The level of support I received from people was fantastic, and I would like to say a big thanks to everyone who helped to raise over £1400 so far. I would also like to say a massive thanks to Maria, who was magnificent as my own Las Vegas Showgirl". |
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Welcome to Thomas Oliver Wealth Management
Kings Group are proud to announce the launch of their new Wealth Management Company, Thomas Oliver UK LLP. At a time when finance, wealth and future provision are uppermost in almost everyone's mind, the need for quality, professional and face to face advice has never been more critical. Thomas Oliver is a specialist Wealth Management business, specifically created to provide professional advice on all aspects of finance and wealth for clients.The Financial Advisers at Thomas Oliver are on hand and equipped with knowledge of Pensions, Investments, Savings, Protection, and Wills. The question you may ask is "I am not wealthy, why do I need a Financial Adviser to help me? The simple answer is that we do not only look after high net worth individuals, but anyone can speak, without obligation or cost, to one of our advisers. For instance, you may have a pension that you have been paying in to for many years. Is that Pension really doing the best for you and your future provision? We can look at your pension arrangements, and help you to understand what are the best options for you. Do you know what the State Pension will pay you when you retire, if you don't have a pension? We can tell you, and you may be surprised how little that may be! Did you know that 50% of the UK Population don't have Life Insurance! Yet 23% of the Population have Pet Insurance! On average £11.50 per month can get your cat covered for up to £2500, but £11 per month could get your Income protected up to £1000 per month if you lose your job! What happens if you get ill? 1 in 4 adults will contract a critical illness of some type, including Cancer at some stage in their lives, and whilst mortality rates are falling and treatment is improving, the fact remains that treatment can be debilitating and long, and you may not be able to work! What happens to your ability to support your home and family, if you are unwell and you are not protected with Critical Illness cover? Would you rather lose your home - or lose your Mortgage, if you are taken ill? Do you have a Will? If you don't, do you know what happens to your estate if you die? Many people believe that their estate passes to their immediate family, but Laws of Intestacy apply, and this may apply if there is no Will. At Thomas Oliver we deal with specialist Will Writers who know how to protect your estate, and make sure it goes where you want! Remember, we offer our advice free and without obligation, you have nothing to lose! If you want advice on any of our services, please call us on 01707 872000, and speak to one of our Advisers, or e mail us at callme@thomasoliver.co.uk |
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KINGS GROUP LETTING SEMINAR - THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2009
Kings Group recently held their first Landlord's Seminar at the De Vere Theobalds Park in Cheshunt, on Thursday 24 September. The event was open to all Landlords, whether they have one property or several, and was an opportunity to listen to various speakers associated with the Lettings Industry, as well as meet the Kings senior management and lettings staff. Also there were the Financial Advisers on hand from Thomas Oliver Wealth Management, as well as Metropolis Surveyors, to answer any questions that Landlords may have in relation to the market, legislation, and finance. Key note speakers included:- Ian Potter - ARLA, David Smith Smith - Paine Smith, Homelet, Kevin Baker - Inventory Clerk, and the newly formed Lloyds Banking Group. Landlords were given an insight to the changes in regulation, the impact of the "credit crunch", as well as ways how they can make their investment work better for them, and avoid some of the pitfalls that many Landlords can fall into. The event was well attended, and was followed by an opportunity for the guests to meet the speakers and ask questions, as well as talk to the different staff from the Kings Group businesses. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our guests for attending, and to our speakers, some of who travelled a great distance to be there. This event is planned to happen on an annual basis, and future seminars planned are a Wealth Management and Financial Services Seminar for guests in 2010. For any advice on any aspect of our services, please call us on 01707 872000, or e mail us at helpineedadvice@kings-group.net |
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The Bus Rolls In!
The culmination of 2 1/2 years of fund raising for the Joseph Clarke School for the Visually Impaired, saw the School take delivery of their fantastic new mini bus this week. The striking red minibus will be seen around the local area in weeks to come as the School takes the children and their message out into the wider community. The official handover is next week where there will be an official press launch, but on Sunday 28 June there will be a Charity Cricket Match in Buckhurst Hill to help raise additional funds for the school. A couple of celebrities will be playing in the school team, notably Barry Hearn, and ex Durham and England Cricket international, Simon Brown. Everyone is welcome and there will be a raffle, auction, and a great afternoon should be had by all. Please see the link below if you are unable to attend, but would like to support, www.justgiving.com/buckhursthillcharitycricket The School, Staff, Parents, and most of all the children are delighted with this donation, and Kings Group would like to say a big thankyou to all who have played their part in making this happen, from those who attended some of our events, the ones that bought wristbands, and those that went that extra mile to do something worthwhile. We couldnt have done it without you! We would also like to thank Openwork and their charity, Kids to Care 4, whose financial support got us that extra disctance, and of course, thanks to Gordon at Signs and Designs for making it look striking! In the current economic climate, this is a great feelgood story, and we are proud that despite the rotten press we receive as an industry, this is positive proof that we are not all bad guys! |
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