Monthly Archives: November 2011

English Housing Survey shows problems

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Diane

English Housing Survey (EHS) Shows that a third of private rental homes ‘have safety hazards’ Government housing report says almost 40% of converted flats and older properties have category 1 hazards, which can cause death, burns and loss of limbs … Continue reading →

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Mobile phone signal

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Diane

For some people it’s important to have a really excellent mobile phone signal, others want to be as far away from the phone masts as possible. This map allows you to search for phone masts. Near me it shows that … Continue reading →

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Moor Hall in Ormskirk

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Diane

Moor Hall, Aughton, Ormskirk Grade 2* listed property with 8 bedrooms. Lovely gardens and lots of features inside the house. It has a lake with a jetty, a fan entrance way with a lodge gatehouse and some amazing fireplaces.

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Hometrack report

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Diane

Housing turnover the lowest in 40 years Hometrack estimates 840,000 houses will sell this year – about half the 2007 figure – while scarcity is propping up prices “An expected 840,000 sales in 2011 is almost 50% lower than in … Continue reading →

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Iron Age Fort

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Diane

Another house with a fort – Rallt Deg has approximately 11 acres of mixed land consisting of pastures, woodland and a unique “Iron Age” hill top fort 3 Bedrooms, Spacious Kitchen & Lounge Approximately 11 Acres Of Useable Land

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Lighthouse for sale

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Diane

Fancy a lighthouse? This one is on the North coastline of the Isle of Anglesey. It has 9 bedrooms and is on for sale at £1.5M and it’s at Llaneilian, Anglesey the lighthouse Currently let and occupied by Trinity House. … Continue reading →

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A fort!

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Diane

Want to buy a fort? This one comes with a regency house too! TREMATON CASTLE -Very beautiful historical buildings This very unique and highly historic fort with Regency house is just amazing! There’s a 13th Century Gatehouse. There is also … Continue reading →

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Massive house in Didsbury

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Diane

South Manchester is more expensive than the North, and this massive house in Didsbury is on the market at £1.6M It’s on Darley Avenue and has uninterrupted views of the River Mersey and golf course beyond. It has four floors … Continue reading →

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Vineyard and Orchard

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Diane

This one caught my eye because of the mention of the vineyard and orchard! How fab would that be to own your own vineyard! This is a beautiful early 17th century house for sale. It has 5 bedrooms and is … Continue reading →

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How big do rooms have to be?

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Diane

Someone asked a question recently about how small a toilet room can be. They said the door didn’t close when you were in and your elbows were touching either side of the walls. There’s no room size minimum in building … Continue reading →

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