Monthly Archives: September 2011

location location location

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Diane

location location location was on last night. Both couples were in london looking at tiny properties for large amounts of money. Watch now on 4oD Louise and Matt -Check out the homes Kirstie and Phil sought out in North London … Continue reading →

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Overvaluing to end says OFT

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Diane

Agents who deliberately overvalue in order to gain an instruction will be guilty of a breach of the law, new guidance has underlined. OFT consults on draft guidance for estate agents and property developers. The OFT’s Home Buying and Selling … Continue reading →

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The Mortgage Verification Scheme

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Diane

Apparenty the Mortgage Verification Scheme started on the 1st September 2011. It is only mentioned in the 2010 budget here where it says: “Income Verification Scheme The Income Verification Scheme, through which HMRC has details of potentially fraudulent income declarations … Continue reading →

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Draw a search on Rightmove

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Diane

I use this all the time. You’re only allowed 20 draw searches though! Rightmove draw a search

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Designed by Sir Gilbert Scott

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Diane

Moorlands House was designed by Sir Gilbert Scott, The listing says the other half is alwo for sale – what a house it would be if it was turned back into one again! 6 bedroom house for sale £750,000 Pye … Continue reading →

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Latest adjudication report – things to note

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Diane

From the latest adjudication report (August 2011 – pdf ) it shows just how important it is to get in writing permission from the landlord to redecorate. This should be done, and the proof kept safe. Perhaps landlords when giving … Continue reading →

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Bridwell Park

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Diane

A house with it’s own deer park? Look no further than Bridwell Park Tixks the swimming pool and tennis court boxes on my list! Lovely looking house set in beautiful Devon countryside. Beauitiful rooms and a fantastic georgian staircase as … Continue reading →

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Mamhead House

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Diane

Another stunning house in Devon – Mamhead House has 16 bedrooms and is on for sale at £8m. It is at Mamhead, Exeter. This house is really amazing! As well as Mamhead house, if you go north west of the … Continue reading →

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The Gullet estate

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Diane

The Gullet Estate in South Pool, Nr Salcombe, Devon in on for sale at a price some of us might find hard to swallow! £10M! This is one of the prettiest houses I’ve seen for ages, enhanced by its beautiful … Continue reading →

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Landlord fined

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Diane

This landlord in Scotland was fined for making threats to tenants and has been declared as unfit to own HMO (Homes in multiple occupation). Article on Landlord Today

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