Monthly Archives: January 2011

Energy Performance Certificates

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Diane

Energy Performance Certificates can be useful for working out how energy efficient a house is and how hard it is to heat them in winter. There are several opinions as to whether they accurately reflect the true nature of a … Continue reading →

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London property tool

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Diane

Commute from is a really odd looking site that helps you wrk out how long your commute across London will be. Probably quite useful but I’ve not tested it against real times to tell for sure! It’s main feature is … Continue reading →

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The Rightmove App

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Diane

The Rightmove App on the iPad is an easy way of browsing Rightmove’s houses for sale. Whilst you can view individual houses on the iPad from a link you can’t use the actual Rightmove website in Safari to locate houses … Continue reading →

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Globrix

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Diane

Alternative website for browsing houses for sale or rent. Different style layout than rightmove. Visit Globrix to see how it works for you. There are drag bars once you’ve put in your search area that control the prices of the … Continue reading →

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What should be the first photo on your rightmove ad?

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Diane

What do you expect to see as the first photo on your rightmove ad? I think it should be the outside of your house. If it’s not, then I’m always suspicious why. When you see the kitchen first do you … Continue reading →

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Nick Clegg’s house for sale

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Diane

Apparently Nick Clegg’s house is for sale – this is a Daily Mail article We’ve not found it on rightmove or house sale sites yet – but if you do then get in touch!

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Robbie Williams House still for sale

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Diane

This article from the times last Ferbruary says that Robbie’s house Compton Bassett House is up for sale. Compton Bassett house is a 18th century mansion that now has a swimming pool, gym, tennis court! It’s a really lovely alsmot … Continue reading →

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A good look round

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Diane

Looking at a house in detail What do you need to look out for? You should use all your senses. Listen to creaky floors that indicate a wooden floor in need or some attention. Use your nose to see if … Continue reading →

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What council tax band is it?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Diane

It might well say in the estate agent details what council tax band the property is in, but how do you check to confirm it? There’s a site that has the Council Tax Valuation List which shows you. You need … Continue reading →

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Does it need rewiring?

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Diane

Does a house need rewiring? Experts reckon that a house needs rewiring after about 30 years. Older style fuse boxes are a nuisance compared to modern RCD switch styles. When you inspect a house look out for the numbers of … Continue reading →

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