Monthly Archives: February 2011

One bedroom properties

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Diane

There’s a very small market for one bedroom properties. They’re not my cup of tea at all! When I hear young people saying they’ll be buying a one bedroom flat I generally try and ask them a few questions. Where … Continue reading →

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Cantilevered house

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Diane

Amazing cantilevered house… It’s in the US. Boston architect Warren Schwartz designed and built a modern home of glass, steel and concrete in the Berkshires for himself and his wife Sheila, a longtime violinist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. There … Continue reading →

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So you think you’ve found your dream house

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Diane

So you think you’ve found your idea dream home. 1. First get the full address. Google and a bit of reading through estate agent’s details should get you this. 2. Do a council tax band search and see how much … Continue reading →

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Windlesham property for sale

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Diane

This is one of the most expensive houses in the country. It’s a 24 bedroom palace! With pools, spas, cinema, bowling alley, gardens, beautiful buildings and it’s fantastic. They want Offers Over £70,000,000 for this property in Windlesham, Surrey. Updown … Continue reading →

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Buying a flat

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Diane

You need to have leasehold and freehold explained to you and how it applies to your property and the implications on repairs and rights. Your solicitor should do this. Ask if you have any questions – that’s what they’re there … Continue reading →

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What is a local authority search

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Diane

What is a Local Authority Search? It’s a search done by your conveyancing solicitor on your behalf. It’s a list of questions about the house you’re buying which is sent to the local authority. It asks questions about any possible … 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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Property Bee History

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Diane

PropertyBee is really fantastic – if you’ve not already gone and installed it then do! Shows price reductions, detail changes and other useful snippets. Get it now! You know it makes sense! It’s free and very useful!

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Added in last 24 hours on Rightmove

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Diane

This is a useful feature to use if you’re looking at a wide search area. It’ll show you the properties added (or with details changed) over the last 24 hours. You can also opt for last 3 days, last 7 … Continue reading →

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Oversley Castle inWarwickshire

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Diane

Oversley Castle, Wixford, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 – yes ok perhaps I do have a thing about castles! A former period castle believed to date to the 16th Century It’s certainly got a sense of style with the stags head on … Continue reading →

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