Monthly Archives: June 2011

Specialist Estate Agents

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Diane

Although most people use one of the main property websites when searching if you are after something in particular it pays to look around and see what other estate agents there are. As well as perhaps doing a search for … Continue reading →

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Amazing bathrooms – there should be an award!

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Diane

Perhaps I’ll have to start my own award scheme for winning bathrooms. This one would win a prize because of the views! It’s in this 7 bedroom detached preoperty which is for for sale at a guide price of £3,750,000 … Continue reading →

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Barton style?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Diane

Just read a listing that mentions “Barton style range of farm buildings” … What does this mean? A quick search has found nothing useful… But more indepth has led me to believe it might mean two equal size barns at … Continue reading →

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Fab house in St Ives with great views

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Diane

This 6 bedroom house in St Ives has stunning views of the beach. Whilst you shouldn’t buy a house just for the views this is a pretty good one! Shun Lee, Trelyon Ave, St Ives is a 6 bedroom detached … Continue reading →

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Ireland House prices collapse

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Diane

House prices in Ireland have fell off a cliff with drops of over 50% from the 2007 peak. – Property prices in Dublin drop by 46% and house prices outside the capital are down by 36%, the Central Statistics Office … Continue reading →

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House prices and the Monopoly game…

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Diane

How house prices have changed since the Monopoly game was invented. see this interesting article Mayfair and Park lane are at the top still but now Coventry Street and Vine street are at the bottom!

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Tiny price error

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Diane

Doing a search on rightmove today I noticed a new contender for the most expensive house in Devon. This one – I assume a slip of the keyboard has meant the price has been put in wrong.

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Ancient building spree property boom

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Diane

This article on the guardian brings in the idea of a property boom around 3700 BC. It had previously been thought that the ancient momuments (stone circles, barrows and the like) had been built over many hundreds of years but … Continue reading →

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Barely a conversion…

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Diane

Some people love converted chapels and churches… This one is still very church like inside! It’s St. Scholasticas Abbey, TEIGNMOUTH It’s full of character! And only £895,000

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Bad estate agent photos?

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Diane

If you’re an estate agent and can’t take decent photos then you can get help at Doctor Photo – the before and after shots are interesting. Some have been lightened and some have removed signs and things from the photo. … Continue reading →

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