Material blessings, when they pay beyond the category of need, are weirdly fruitful of headache. What we call real estate--the solid ground to build a house on--is the broad foundation on which nearly all the guilt of this world rests. Property is the...
Property [addendum] What is property? It is some valued item that belongs to someone. Its existence in society may be collective or individual, although even if collective, it usually emerges from instances of (pooled or expropriated) individual...
Property The institution of property has interested social philosophers in part, at least, because it raises issues of justice. Like government, it is practically universal but varies enough in its particular arrangements to suggest the question What...
In many situations, property rights are easily determined. Boundaries to stationary, observable assets such as land can be defined and enforced clearly. Property rights to crude oil and natural gas are far more troublesome, for two reasons. Both...
The right to own land and other property is taken for granted in many countries. It is one of the cornerstones of private enterprise and capitalism, and makes it possible for people to control where they live and work. In space, however, this right is...
Property designates those things commonly recognized as the entities in respect of which a person or group has exclusive rights. Important types of property include real property (land), personal property (other physical possessions), and intellectual...
IN the dark, cold days of January, buying a holiday cottage in the country seems particularly attractive - here is an opportunity to acquire a bolt hole from city life, the perfect setting for lazy family holidays and a potential source of income. ...
FRANCE 1 The moment you have found your house you may be asked to pay a deposit and sign a preliminary agreement. Both can be delayed, but at a risk of losing the house. The deposit should be paid to a notaire. The...
The Presenters Justin Ryan and Colin McAllister have actually been a couple for almost 20 years, having met in a Glasgow nightclub as teenagers. Colin went on to work for Scottish social services, while Justin became an estate agent. Office life wasn't for them, however,...
"In 2007, the 'tween market will be massively influenced by brands such as Miffy. These brands once only appealed to older teenagers, but 'tweens now are becoming more and more interested in keeping up with the latest trends. The audience doesn't necessarily know what the...
