81. And more loans will turn rotten as deflation attacks corporate profits and raises the value of debt in real terms, Atkinson warned. 82. Both accused Juppe of failing to rein in spending and criticised his decision to raised value added tax rather than cut taxes. 83. But a weaker currency makes Sony products more cost-competitive abroad and raises the value of earnings when repatriated. 84. Facelifting, improvement of facilities and landscaping of estate grounds can instantly raise the value of a flat by tens of thousands of dollars. 85. The utility sector enjoyed some activity on Thursday when Scottish Power raised the value of its hostile bid for Southern Water. 86. Upgrades can raise the value of a flat by tens of thousands of dollars. 87. Other utilities rose on expectations that an auction of SWW will raise values in the sector. 88. The government has made it clear that wards that vote PAP would be given priority for the multibillion-dollar upgrading programme, which raises property values for beneficiaries. |