Election '08: Obama's Global Tax Jul 30, 2008
The U.N. Millennium declaration called for a "currency transfer tax," a "tax on the rental value of land and natural resources," a "royalty on worldwide fossil energy production oil, natural gas, coal . . . fees for the commercial use of the oceans, fees for the airplane use of the skies, fees for the use of the electromagnetic spectrum, fees on foreign exchange transactions, and a tax on the carbon content of fuels.". Co-sponsors of S. 2433 include Democrats Maria Cantwell of Washington, Dianne... (Investors Business Daily)
Time is not on their side Jul 27, 2008
The rental market is so squeezed in nearly every capital city that queues of people line up to pitch their claim for anything going, even those abodes that greedy landlords have inflated beyond their rental value. The whirlwind of crook economic news and reports that swirled around the Government this week must have given them a fright. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
State taking proposals from New Mexico filmmakers Jul 2, 2008
Each prize has a rental value of up to $10,000. The deadline for proposals is September 5. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Board of Supervisors confronts numerous issues May 22, 2008
Peterson noted that he believed the appraisals set up on the property did not accurately reflect the Fair Market Rental Value ... Board Attorney Hugh Hathorn outlined to the board that if the supervisors rejected the leases that the school board would choose an appraiser, the Supervisors would choose an appraiser and a third appraiser would be selected to find Fair Market Rental Value for the property. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Comment : What's going on with commodity prices? May 15, 2008
What's going on with commodity prices. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Pension Funds `Diversify' Into Commodity Bubble May 14, 2008
House prices don't stray too far from their ``earnings'' stream, or rental value. With commodities, no such quantifiable ratio exits. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Defence ministry told to pay Rs 10 cr for Ambala Cantt May 6, 2008
While taking its possession, the rental value was assessed and the British started paying, over time, rents which were paid to the farmers' ancestors. This continued over time to succeeding generations of farmers and the rate of rent was never assessed after 1843. (India Times, India -- Community News)
PRO / Best use for our fairground? Save the Cow Palace, enhance the 'hood Apr 1, 2008
Forging ahead, last week, Cow Palace directors voted to issue a request for lease proposals in order to obtain fair market rental value for any long-term lease on the parcel. We expect proposals that will meet Daly City's needs and we will work with Daly City. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Town Hall Meeting And Tanking Mar 8, 2008
I argued with Ranallo that he had decent rental value. Bygones. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Katz says business taxes won't decline Feb 29, 2008
Accessibility/Mobile Features. Last updated: 6:00 PM, Feb 28, 2008. (Winnipeg Free Press)
Obama's 0.7% Solution For Poverty Gets Pass From Senate Republicans Feb 27, 2008
Specifically, the Millennium called for a "currency transfer tax," a "tax on the rental value of land and natural resources," a "royalty on worldwide fossil energy projection oil, natural gas, coal," "fees for the commercial use of the oceans, fees for airplane use of the skies, fees for use of the electromagnetic spectrum, fees on foreign exchange transactions, and a tax on the carbon content of fuels.". It doesn't bother U.N. sycophants that most U.S. handouts go into the hands of corrupt... (Investors Business Daily)
Tales from housing's front line Dec 16, 2007
Another problem is that property prices have gone up, but rental value has dropped and stayed there. It's the first time I've seen this in 40 years. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
HSBC predicts property slump next year Dec 1, 2007
The reality is that there will be a rental value correction as well, as rents have been pulled up by overvalued housing. However, the correction in rents will not be as steep as that for house prices as they get back in line with each other. (Times Online)
Deadbeat Developers Signaled by Derivatives in U.S. Commercial Real Estate Nov 29, 2007
5 in the third quarter for mortgages that were turned into bonds, from 90 in 2003, said Moody's, which bases its calculations on its own estimates of rental value. Those are some of the same practices hurting the $10. (Bloomberg)
Is SAP for sugarcane justified? Nov 27, 2007
Besides the market rates of agricultural inputs, the state governments consider all the factors such as cost of production of sugarcane, return from alternative crops, labour, rental value of land and interest on working capital while fixing SAP of sugarcane for a season. On the other hand, the central government fixes the statutory minimum price (SMP) of sugarcane under the provisions of clause 3 of Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966. (India Times)
Tilghman's compensation ranks sixth among Ivy League presidents Nov 14, 2007
Her expense account takes into account $65,823 for the rental value of a house and $2,322 for life insurance. Tilghman's 2005-06 compensation the last completed year of data represents a raise of $56,078, from $595,982 in 2004-05 to $652,060. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Getting the right mix Nov 12, 2007
HOW do you upgrade an existing shop office, increase its rental value by almost two folds and yet be able to attract tenants ... Uptown 37 will enhance the entire rental value of the complex and will be a trend setter. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Axis REIT purchase of building brings it closer to asset target Oct 18, 2007
Axis REIT's gearing is likely to hit 40%-43% by year's end owing to the acquisition of the leasehold property, with an approximate lettable area of 104,903 sq ft and an estimate gross rental value of RM3. 2mil a year. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Montgomery County Schools salaries reported Oct 16, 2007
65 percent FICA tax on the rental value of the home. At a 600 rental value, principals pay 45. (Troy Montgomery Herald, NC)
Rating the real cost of inflation Sep 30, 2007
The true value is more accurately reflected in its rental value. The low growth rate in the CPI can have surprising consequences. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Asa Bergstrom Appointed new CFO of Fabege Sep 27, 2007
The portfolio, which is concentrated to the Stockholm region has an annualised rental value of SEK 2. 2 billion and a lettable area of 1. (BusinessWire)
Baker: Homeowners Not Hedge Funds Sep 4, 2007
In other words, no one gets tossed out on the street, as long as they can pay the rental value of their house. The fair rent would be determined by an independent appraiser. (Zmag.org)
Much Too Golden Years Aug 30, 2007
5 million in benefits, including access to GE aircraft for unlimited personal use and for business travel; exclusive use of a furnished New York City apartment that, according to GE, in 2003 had a rental value of approximately $50,000 a month and a resale value in excess of $11 million; unrestricted access to a chauffeured limousine driven by professionals trained in security measures; a leased Mercedes Benz; office space in New York City and Connecticut; the services of professional estate and... (Forbes)
Bankers' Group Revisits Effects of Mold on Real Estate Jul 26, 2007
Mold and dampness can directly damage buildings and their contents, but there are other repercussions, including a reduction in cash flow through lost rents or rental value and expenditures for remediation costs. When mold issues are uncovered in a building, whether residential or commercial, there is a perception that the structure has become unfit or unusable, and that can result in a loss of market value. (RealtyTimes)
Make Money Out Of Your Home Jun 23, 2007
Rental value is currently around 8-10% of property value, so you could earn up to 10,000 a year on a property worth 100,000. There are no guarantees, though and you will need to bear in mind seasonal peaks and troughs, especially if the area is not so popular during the winter. (Sky News)
More of this story Jun 21, 2007
"Take the step today to update your home inventory and review your insurance policy to protect your home.You may need to buy specialized coverage to cover your losses, the department said. Unless provided by separate endorsements or additional "wraparound" policies, fire insurance on properties in brush fire prone-areas may not provide for temporary living space, personal property and landscaping costs.Policies and EndorsementsThe best and most commonly sold policy for fire insurance is the... (Malibu Times, CA)
Judge, mayor trade letters May 25, 2007
On Monday, May 14, Moore sent Moles a letter stating the appraisal and estimated rental value of the building currently being used by the Harrison Fire Department as Fire Station No. 3. The appraisal states the property is valued at $87,000, with a possible rental value of $750 a month and a fair market rent value of $700 a month. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
FEMA extends Katrina housing aid Apr 27, 2007
For families living in travel trailers and mobile homes, the monthly increases would end when their payments reach the "fair market" rental value of those homes, said HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson. "We must begin to ask them to take some responsibility," Jackson said. (USA Today -- News)
No (Offshore) Hiding Place Apr 23, 2007
Many EU countries (France and Spain, for instance) charge an annual income tax based on the rental value of properties owned by non-residents of that country, and some impose wealth taxes on the value of other assets held (France and Spain again). And this is in addition to problems which will now face many UK residents with existing arrangements of the sort mentioned, where the offshore dream has been financed in ways which may not accord with UK tax law. (Finance Daily)
Old Timers Can Tell You This Isn't Stagflation Apr 18, 2007
One key piece of evidence is the performance of owners equivalent rent, which comprises 30 percent of the core CPI. This measure of the imputed rental value of a home, derived from a survey of rental units, tends to understate inflation at the lows and overstate it at the highs. The 3-month annualized change in OER has come down from a peak of 4. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Continue reading Mar 31, 2007
The losses are measured according to the rental value of the land for grazing purposes. Kings County agricultural officials estimate a 75 percent reduction in the amount of grass available. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Major tax changes for overseas property owners. By Nichola Ross Martin Mar 28, 2007
At the very worst, individuals who owned their property care of a corporate structure could find themselves charged to tax for a benefit in kind based on the annual rental value of the overseas property. To add insult to injury the individual would then have to try and claim to off-set the costs of maintenance and loan interest. (Accounting Web, UK)
DATCP Board Tackles Upcoming Issues Feb 23, 2007
That's because vegetable industry contracts are predicated significantly on the price of corn and/or on the rental value of corn acreage. Vegetable contracts always have to compete with the price of corn. (Agri-View, WI)
Commercial property boom is nearly over, warns British Land Feb 14, 2007
British Land added that like-for-like rental value rose by 1. 7 per cent during the quarter and 4. (Independent)
The spirit of Tebbit walks the stage in Battersea Jan 21, 2007
In an interview with the Surrey Comet on Wednesday, Grimston said something in stark contrast to everything else the council has said: 'We recognise that 20 per cent of BAC's work is particularly for the borough so we would look very seriously at providing funding to cover that 20 per cent.' Since then, Grimston has corrected the figure to 25 per cent. This is higher than the proportion of BAC's turnover funded by Wandsworth's combined package of grant, maintenance and 'rental value' prior to... (The Observer)
A land tax is 200 years overdue Jan 8, 2007
Therefore, as the economist David Ricardo explained, land has a rental value that can be taxed. Mr Blair and Mr Brown regularly call for national debates. (Guardian Unlimited)
Rocker's tax deal ignites debate in Switzerland Jan 4, 2007
The lump sum is calculated on a minimum amount of five times the annual rent or the rental value of the house of the expatriate. This fixed tax is available only to people who have earned their wealth outside the country and do not work in Switzerland. (International Herald Tribune)
Take A Spin On S'pore Flyer Dec 14, 2006
" Peter Purcell, Managing Director for the Singapore Flyer project, said: "What we are saying to them is, we are not looking to maximize rental value because the rent from the retail centre is not a major component here. What we are saying is, we want something fresh, alive, different. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Judge tosses Paugussett land suit Nov 30, 2006
The tribe also argued it should receive "money damages representing the fair market value of the land and the fair rental value and profits of the land" for the period when it was out of the tribe s control. Following the BIA rejection of their plea for federal recognition, the Paugussetts called for a federal investigation of the ruling. (New Haven Register, CT)
Pastor engages corporate help to fight poverty Nov 24, 2006
In 2002, Warren won a six-year battle with the IRS to preserve this "parsonage exemption," a tax-deductible housing allowance for clergy equivalent to their homes' "fair market rental value.". Warren said he pursued the case on behalf of less-affluent pastors. (AZCentral -- News)
Ask an expert Nov 5, 2006
Stay there for 30 days a year, you would have to rent it out at a fair rental value for 300 or more days during the rest of the year. The 1031 exchange rules really apply to a business or an investment, but generally not vacation homes. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Save on an African Safari, BritRail pass Oct 30, 2006
Monday, October 30, 2006. The week's best travel bargains around the globe, by land, sea and air. (Buffalo News -- Arts)
Pay MPs and ministers 39 million a month Oct 15, 2006
That can save a lot of money, not only in terms of the rental value of the structures they live in, but the utility bills, the maintenance of the structures, particularly, the frequent changes of furniture in those structures that go with the change of ministers. . (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ask Realty Times Oct 6, 2006
What is the rental value of the property. How will you finance this purchase. (RealtyTimes)
Mutual Funds &Personal Finance Aug 26, 2006
"If your parent lives with you, you can put a fair rental value on housing you provide," Soltis said. Find out how much rent your mother would pay for comparable living space. (Investors Business Daily)
Supreme Court Rejects Cayuga Case May 16, 2006
A 2000 jury awarded the tribes $248 million in damages for the land's current worth and the loss of two centuries of fair market rental value as well as interest. Email this Story to a Friend. (R News)
Senior concerns May 9, 2006
As of October 2005, an efficiency apartment in Frederick County cost $948 a month; one bedroom, $1,080; two bedroom, $1,225; three bedroom, $1,580; four bedroom, $2,068, according to a fair market rental value chart from the Maryland Mental Hygiene Administration. Mr. Weedon said housing and health care are the two biggest issues facing seniors. (Frederick News-Post)
US Military Base in Kyrgyzstan Comes into Play as Domestic Political Confrontation Brews Apr 21, 2006
"The United States does have some commercial lease arrangements for use of various privately owned facilities and land areas in the vicinity of Manas. The rent paid under such arrangements is based on an assessment of the fair market rental value of the property, and is a matter between the United States and the property owner," Carpenter stated. Bakiyev has previously stated that "US and Coalition forces are welcome at Manas until operations in Afghanistan are complete," Carpenter noted. (EurasiaNet.org)
Black prop supplier gets Bhansalis IT papers Apr 18, 2006
Ally sought compensation from Bhansali, and was given a minuscule amount of Rs 20 lakh, which did not even cover the rental value of the goods. Aggrieved, she sought legal guidance. (Mumbai Mirror)
No vacancy sign up in CBD Feb 9, 2006
As a result, we are starting to see a rise in rental value, a drop in incentives to virtually nothing, and it is certainly the year of the landlord. . (WA Business News)
Energy led boost in living costs Jan 19, 2006
Although housing prices climbed sharply in the region last year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics measures a house as a service provided to its user (determined by its assigned rental value) rather than as an asset calculated by its purchase price tag. Nationally, though inflation did increase in 2005 as a whole compared with 2004, consumer prices unexpectedly fell for a second month in December as energy prices declined. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
