Monthly Archives: July 2011

Check out an area – another way

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Diane

Set up a google news alert for the street you are interested in. It’ll then send you an email when there’s a news item about that street. As long as the street name is fairly unique just use that in … Continue reading →

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Swythamley Hall Coach House in the Peak District

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Diane

Swythamley Hall Coach House i is on for sale at £2.5M It’s a lovely house with some exposed beams, a fantastic staircase complete with a badger on the post and amazing grounds. It has six bedrooms.

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Rightmove places

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Diane

A new site from Rightmove that will help feed your property addiction as it’s got a game too! Rightmove places has articles, maps, info and real reviews about places around the UK. Just type in a placename and see. Of … Continue reading →

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First Time Buyers Stamp duty exemption

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Diane

The first time buyer’s £250,000 threshold applies from 25 March 2010 up to 24 March 2012 inclusive. You must both be first time buyers. That means neither of you should have owned a property before. If you are not sure … Continue reading →

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Kirstie and Phil ipad app

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Diane

Kirstie and Phil’s House Hunter APP By: Jointly developed and produced by BBC Worldwide and Raise The Roof Productions The price for me is the biggest stumbling block – it’s £3.49 That’s the price of several ebooks or games so … Continue reading →

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Barkisland Hall

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Diane

Barkisland Hall is a fine Graded I Listed medieval hall. Stunning. The beautiful flower shaped window is described as a wheel window with tracery made up of 6 circles surrounding a central circle. It’s a lovely feature of the front … Continue reading →

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Landlords from hell

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Diane

Landlords From Hell Dispatches, Monday at 8pm Channel 4 Could be interesting watching.

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Garages

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Diane

It struck me the other day that there are quite a few very expensive houses for sale that don’t have a garage! I’d imagine if you’re buying an expensive house that you have an expensive car – so you’d want … Continue reading →

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Ducks sell houses

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Diane

Do ducks sell houses? Would a picture of a duck be enough to sell your house? This one on rightmove just has a picture of some ducks. Very cute but are they some of the 100 you can shoot?

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House prices on Coronation Street last night

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Diane

Apparently there was some mention about house prices coming down on Coronation Street last night!

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