Category Archives: Useful sites

Sustrans – another useful website

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Diane

Sustrans is well worth a look when you’re buying a house Sustrans maps show all the cycle and walking paths available in your area. They also list bus stops, dentists, GPs, shops and tons of other useful stuff. Give it … Continue reading →

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English Heritage Map search

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Diane

Fantastic search facility for listed buildings at English Heritage Search by postcode, use the ‘?’ to query the triangles – download pdf maps, see the listing details. Essential if you’re looking at a listed property with a veiw to owning … Continue reading →

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The property ombudsman

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Diane

If you want to complain about your estate agent then you can do via the Property Ombudsman. His powers allow him to make awards of compensation for financial loss and/or aggravation, distress and inconvenience, where he feels it is appropriate. … Continue reading →

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Sold house prices on Rightmove

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Diane

There are lots of sites to search for house sold prices, but they’re also available on rightmove too Visit rightmove’s house sold prices page. You can searcg by postcode – try the first half of your postcode. Sales are listed … Continue reading →

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Bing maps

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Diane

Bing maps is different from Google maps – so should show a different date of the photo. Well worth a look!

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Up my street

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Diane

Useful website – http://www.upmystreet.com/ They give you Neighbourhood snapshot for the area, photos nearby, events and activities, property for sale, help finding your nearest school and shop etc, and forums.

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Free check at Homecheck

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Diane

The ultimate guide to environmental, flood and planning risks and neighbourhood information. They offer a free check service – just enter your postcode. The results give you a high, medium or low assessment of risk for different factors – if … Continue reading →

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Broadband Checker

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Diane

What broadband is available? For many people in big towns and cities there will be a huge supply of broadband available and no problems at all. In some more rural locations you may have less options – and you might … Continue reading →

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PrimeLocation Review

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Diane

Using Prime Location to search for properties isn’t as much fun as using other sites. The main page is crowded but with UK buy option at the top left it’s easy to see where to start your search. On the … Continue reading →

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Geograph – great photos

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Diane

An amazing site packed with photos of the UK and Ireland is Geograph. It’s useful for getting an idea of the area and what’s there. Visit Geograph now – type in a postcode, or place name. What is the site? … Continue reading →

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