Monthly Archives: February 2011

The castle style house – Auchtermuchty

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Diane

If you like castles then you’ll love this house in Auchtermuchty, Cupar, Fife. It’s £3,500,000 but has 10 bedrooms. It’s a lovely looking house that’s part castle, part mansion. A very historic home – The castle date from around 1530 … Continue reading →

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Secret Shopper – Estate Agents

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Diane

Tonight on Channel 4 at 9pm there’s an episode of Mary Portas’s secret shopper. This week it’s focusing on estate agents so it’ll be fascinating for anyone with any interest in the UK’s housing market. A must watch program! “Mary … Continue reading →

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For sale and to rent…

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Diane

One thing you should probably check when you’re looking at houses to buy, is the rental market in the same area. You don’t want to be buying a house that’s just been let to tenants as it’ll massively delay the … Continue reading →

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Flooding risk and information

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Diane

Signs a property floods When a house is near a stream or river you might instantly be suspicious about whether it floods. If you’re serious about buying it then check out the Environment Agency website for flooding risk. If you’re … Continue reading →

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Noises near your dream house

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Diane

Things to watch out for when you’re buying a house – hidden noises. Have a good look around the area when you’ve picked a house you really like. Have a look on maps and overhead views to work out what … Continue reading →

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An attractive house

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Diane

Making your house attractive to buyers Price: This is vital to take into account. Take advice from your agent. A clean, bright house will sell more easily. If you have dark rooms then consider painting them lighter and changing the … Continue reading →

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Which estate agent

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Diane

Which estate agent to choose? If you’re buying then look at all the estate agents! If you’re selling then you need to decide which one to use. Look at several things firstly – are they on Rightmove being the most … Continue reading →

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Top five websites for checking out an area

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Diane

There’s a huge number of sites you can use for researching an area. It’s at the stage where you don’t even have to visit to have a great idea of what an area is like! Why don’t you bookmark this … Continue reading →

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House buying a quick summary

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Diane

You should do plenty of research before you buy a house. You should make enquiries about how much of a mortgage you can get, what areas are you interested in, what sort of house do you want to buy? Your … Continue reading →

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Do twigs sell houses?

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Diane
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