Monthly Archives: February 2011

A castle

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Diane

You might notice a recurring theme on this site – I love looking at Grand Houses and this one is very grand! It looks like a castle! Howsham Hall, York, North Yorkshire, has seven bedrooms and is for sale at … Continue reading →

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Price on application

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Diane

Isn’t it annoying when you see a house you like but it’s not got a price listed. POA is one of the most annoying abreviations available on proeprty websites. So how can you work out what price range it’s in? … 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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Two Pools!

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Diane

This lovely house has two swimming pools! One indoors and one out! It’s a lovely idea for those who like to swim outdoor as well as inside! And means you can swim all year round! This house is at Lock, … Continue reading →

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West Allington house

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Diane

This one has just appeared on one of my searches and it’s beautiful! It’s the sort of house I’d be very happy living in! West Allington, Bridport • 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms • 3 Reception Rooms, Kitchen With Aga, Utility … Continue reading →

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Interest rates stayed the same…

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Diane

I thought the news was so dull about interest rates staying the same that I couldn’t muster the energy to blog about it now. However I’ve read that a 10 year fixed rate mortgage offer has been withdrawn from the … Continue reading →

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Relocation, Relocation

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Diane

Relocation, Relocation is another show I still enjoy watching. Season 9 Episode 5 of 7 – Channel 4 8:00pm-9:00pm (1 hour ) Thu 10 Feb Phil Spencer revisits a man who was looking for a London property to share with … Continue reading →

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Shiny Shiny New Builds

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Diane

First time buyers often get sucked in by the marketing of new builds. There’s something appealling about the neutral, bland utterly decluttered show homes that really gets to some people and make them drool. Any house can look shiny and … 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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Poxwell Manor

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Diane

Poxwell Manor is at Poxwell, Dorchester, Dorset. It’s a really beautiful house. A great deal of history is wrapped up in this amazing building. In the middle ages Poxwell (Derives from Puck’s well), or Pokeswell, was a possession of Cerne … Continue reading →

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